Fire in a Mine
SYDNEY, Friday: When a fire broke out at Paupiri Coal Company's colliery at Rotwaru, New Zealand, immediate steps were taken to seal…
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Fires & bushfires, 1940
500 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 18 of 25
Car on Fire Second Outbreak
For the second time within a few days a car owned by Mr. Francis Edward Griffin, of Armadale, Victoria, was saved yesterday front…
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LONDON, Sunday: The Germans, after their temporary change of tactics involving, hit-and-run raids, yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Inquest Into Canberra Air Tragedy Coroner Finds That Victims Were Dead Before Fire Broke Out
CANBERRA, Tuesday: The 10 victims of the Canberra air disaster on August 13 were killed in the crash, and not by. incineration, it was disclosed by expert medical evidence at the Coroner's inquiry yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Braidwood Blaze Shop Severely Damaged
Despite the efforts of firemen and a bucket brigade, who prevented the flames spreading to nearby premises, considerable…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Burnt to the Ground While Owner Was Away at "Dogs" Wombat Road Blaze
When Mr. Albert Pestell (whose wife and family were away in Goulburn) returned from the "dog" at Murrumburrah on Tuesday night,…
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LONDON, Sunday: London had three a arms, the last being at 2,1 p.m. Daylight raids slackened off earlier than usual…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Home Razed Blaze Near Young
When Mr. Albert Pestell, whose wife and family were away in Goulburn, returned from a dog meeting at Murrumburrah…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire Damage Bathurst Advocate
A fire which broke out in the printing room of tine National Advocate, Bathurst, at about 6 o'clock on Friday' morning caused…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →R.A.F. Is Busy Fires Started In Forests
LONDON, Wednesday, British Official Wireless: R.A.F.: bombers made extensive raids on new targets in Germany last…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fires Around Sydney Outbreak In Blue Mountains
SYDNEY, Monday: Many fires broke out yesterday in various parts of the metropolitan area and a large quantity of grass was destroyed…
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A letter from the Department of Works and Local Government read at yesterday's meeting of the Burrangong Shire Council advised that…
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Shortly after 9.30 on Saturday night the Young fire brigade was called to a blaze in the gully near the intersection of Dundas and Thornhill…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BUSHFIRES Outbreaks Near Braidwood
BRAIDWOOD: A most unusual occurrence for the district at this time of the year was the outbreaks of several bushfires on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Car Drivers and Bush Fires
SYDNEY, Wednesday: The secretary of the royal Automobile Club Mr. Clyde Hodgins, said to-day that last year it was proved a large…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Appreciated Help At Time Of Bushfire And Helps To Improve Reserve
To show his appreciation of the assistance of the P.P. Board at the time of the bushfires, a small landowner at Bowning…
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The volunteer bush fire brigades throughout this district can prepare for a busy season, in the fullest confidence that their preparation will not…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Blanket of Fire Over London New Barrage System Troubles Nazi Raiders But Many More Civilians Killed By Indiscriminate Bombing LONDON
Londoners to-day live and die -- in a world of noise. The ceaseless crash of big anti-aircraft guns defending London from Nazi raids is like the continual rolling of thunder…
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CROOKWELL: "If the Government refuses to help bushfire brigades in fighting bushfires it's time the electors took a firm…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Summer Fire Hazards Warning Note Struck
In a circular letter to Thursday's meeting of the Mulwaree Shire Council, the Bushfire Advisory Committee directed…
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