Local and General Bush Fires
On account of the likelihood of bush fires occurring as a result of the continued dry weather and extreme heat, all Forestry Officers have…
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Fires & bushfires, 1938
364 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 18 of 19
Farm Home Burnt Out
The home of Mr and Mrs. Stan. Jarrelt, who occupy Mr. W. H. Shaw's farm at Dorrigo, was destroyed by fire last week. Alter having afternoon…
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While journeying to Broome's Head. Mr. S. McLean, of Ashby, was trapped between two bush fires, and before he could reach safety, was burned about…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Two Collapse Heat Wave On Richmond Bush Fire Dangers Forestry Officers' Leave Cancelled. Lismore
Heat wave conditions continue on the Richmond. To-day at Lismore the maximum temperature was 100 degrees and at Casino 102. In the case of…
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Coffs Harbour riflemen had a hard and hot fight last Sunday morning to prevent a fire destioying property on the range. While Ibey were…
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A six-roomed house in Casino was destroyed by fire early this morning. It was occupied by Mrs, Ivy Philpott and her four sons, two of the latter…
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Boarders of the Baradine Hotel, after freeing in their night attire from the hotel early this morning, formed a bucket brigade to fight a fire which…
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Bartholomew Charles Kirwin. 78. old age pensioner, was burned to death in a fire which destroyed a two-roomed weatherboard shack in Terrace street,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Unlucky Truck. In Two Mishaps Leaves Road. Catches Fire. Murwillumbah
A large motor truck used in transport service between Brisbane and the dents to-day, which might easily have Northern Rivers figured in two…
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A plantation of young tung oil trees in the Sandon River district was swept by the bush fires which have been raging for the past few days. The…
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It is unusual for a fire to take place without the brigade being informed. A five-roomed weatherboard cottage, unoccupied, and owned by Henry Joseph…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fires in House Inquiry At Mullumbimby Man for Trial at Grafton. Lismore
George Burns, 27, was committed for trial at the Circuit Court at Grafton on March 14 next, by the District Coroner. Mr. H. Hawkins, at the conclusion of an…
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Bush fires threatened properties at Wingham last Monday. The flames spread rapidly in the parched grass, and when a residence in School House…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bush Fires Devastating Outbreaks. Melbourne
Sixty men fought a series of bush fires which threatened Bindi station, near Bairnsdale last night. Miles of fencing and hundreds of acres of grass…
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While fighting a fire which destroyed portion of Pepperal House, in Castlereagh street to-day. fifteen firemen were overcome by mysterious, but…
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Thousands of pounds worth of damage was done when two store sheds at the rear of Messrs. David Cohen and Co.'s warehouse in High street, West…
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Eleven are dead and families are homeless as a result of fires in Britain at the week-end;…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fires Heavy Damage in N.S.W. Forest Areas Destroyed Fifteen Hours' Battle Newcastle
Fires which began on Christmas Eve have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage in the Morisset and Wyong districts…
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"Now that the camping and picnicking season is with us again, I think it is necessary that all motorists should be asked to take particular care when…
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Contact between electric light globes and parchment shades were dangerous as the shade might catch alight and cause a fire, said the City Coroner,…
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