Planes On Bush Fire Patrol
Melbourne. December 5.—Four plants patrolled for bush fires today when north winds and high temperatures made conditions particularly dangerous…
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Fires & bushfires, 1944
356 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 17 of 18
British Troops Fire on Rioting Greek Factions
LONDON, Deccntaer 5.—British troops and tanks today opened fire several times on the fighting rival Greek parties in Athens. Severe fighting was still in progress late today in several districts and there is no sign of any solution to the situation. It is reported that about 100 people were…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Americans Are Driving Into the Saar Great Fires Rage In Saarbrucken; City Heavily Shelled
LONDON, December 5.—American troops today established another bridgehead over the Saar River in Germany. To the south the American drive towards Saarbrucken, capital of the Saar, is continuing. Troops are…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Compensation
Sydney, December 7.—The Workers' Compensation (Bush Fire Fighters) Bill. which [?] at providing for payment of compensation to bushire fighters who…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"The Battle of the Bush"; Warnings About Bush Fires
AS a means of directing attention to the grave danger which threatens the State during the summer months, a special booklet entitled "The Battle of the Bush" has been issued by the Bush Fires Advisory Committee. Within its covers…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bush Fire Relief News From the Great Outback Acacia Downs
An appeal for help for the residents of Woodford and Springwood whose homes and lives were endangered by bushfires was received by Red Cross Mr. Fitzgerald is both busy and worried at Acacia Downs Station these days. The draught has closed tightly on this property…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires And Dust Storms Sweep State; Two Deaths Reported
SYDNEY.—Two people were burned to death in fires which brake out in many parts of New South Wales during the week end. Dense dust storms, accompanied by high temperatures, raged over most of the State. Nineteen houses were destroyed in the Richmond district,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Barrier Miner Monday, December 11, 1944. Air Patrols For Bush Fire Work
ONCE again this country is shocked at what has almost become an annual tragedy—the outbreak of bush tires which have destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →District Fire Officer Gilmour Praises Local Co-operation At Fires
BROKEN HILL people have always shown a great willingness to cooperate with the Fire Brigade in the event of a fire. This is in marked contrast to the behavior of the public in many other centres. They are also definitely fire-conscious. These opinions were expressed today by District…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fires Still Rage In Blue Mountains
SYDNEY.—Bush fires are raging in the Blue Mountains area and also in the Gosford district. No further deaths have been…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Allied Fire Raid On Tokio
NEW YORK, Dec. 10.—A fire raid on Tokio by two Super-Fortresses was reported today by Tokio radio…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wall Of Fire Sweeps Through New South Wales Damage Estimated At Millions Of Pounds
Sydney, December 10—A vail of fire swept through New South Wales today taking everything in its path. The damage is already estimated at many…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mountain Fires Under Control
Tonight the Chief Fire Officer (Mr. Beare) said that all fires on the mountains were under control and no firemen from the city were now in that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Restrictions On Lighting Of Fires
Sydney, December 11.—The Chief Secretary. Mr. J. M. Baddeley. today issued drastic restrictions on the lighting of fires. A direction was issued under the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wind Change Saves N.S.W. From Fire Much Damage, Fresh Outbreaks And Saves
Sydney, December 11.—A change in the wind has providentially saved most of N.S.W. from burning. Early this morning strong westerly winds continued to fan the blaze in most areas, but easterly breezes this afternoon blew the fires back over the burnt areas…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Most of Fire Danger Passed
The immediate fire danger throughout most areas of the State has passed and relief organisation for sufferers has commenced. The only major blaze…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Put Out Fire with Snap of Fingers
SYDNEY.—In the centre of the city's fire danger zone, firemen put out a fire with a snap of the fingers. A woman rang Fire Brigade…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire Brigade Changes
District Fire Officer G. Gilmour, who has been officer in charge in Broken Hill for about two years, will leave Broken Hill on December 23…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Council Behind N.S.W. Fire Officers
The City Council has decided to support the N.S.W. Fire Brigade Officers' Association in their move for standard hours of labor. At present…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gas Producers Cause Bush Fires
ADELAIDE.—Gas producers have caused 75 per cent. of the bush fires in South Australia in recent years, the S.A. Police Commissioner (Mr…
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