Fire Brigades' Art Union. Campaign Commenced
In past years the New South Wales fire Brigades have conducted art unions in aid of the hospitals and ambulance services of the State, and,…
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Fires & bushfires, 1928
886 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 45
Lithgow Fire Boarders Escape in Night Attird
The interior of a large boarding establishment occupiod by Mrs. F. W. Marshall In Maoin-street, Lithgow, was nearly destroyed by a fire whloh…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Home Gutted Fire at Bellbird. Cessnock
A five-roomed weatherboard cottage owned and occupied by Peter Craft at Kearsley-street Bellbird, was gutted by fire on Saturday night…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Motor Car Capsizes Afterwards Destroyed by Fire
Mr Douglas Levy and some friends were returning to Newcastle from Toronto on Saturday night when, at a sharp turn near the Cross Roads, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Timber Destroyed Disastrous Fire in West Australia
Damage estimated between £60,000 and £70,000 was done by a bush fire which threatenea to envelope the township of North Dandalup (W.A.)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Attempted Arson Fire at Warialda, Warialda
An attempt was made to burn down the dwelling of a well known resident named Pyrke Fortunately the smoke was…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Five Shops Burnt. Disastrous Fire at Ingham
Five shops were destroyed by fire at Ingham, The outbreak was first notieed in the Cash and Wrap Store of Mr. A. Shaw, but before long the…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Burning Crater Mine on Fire. Powder Magazine Blown Up
Serious bush fires are reported from many places in Victoria, aud already much damage to property has been done…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire in Cottage. Narrow Escape of Occupants. Sydney, Monday
An eight-roomed weatherboard cottage was destroyed by fire at Auburn at two O'clock this morning. Mrs. Welsh, the owner, her…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Capsized Car Destroyed by Fire Owner's Unhappy Discovery
Mr. Douglas Levy and some friends wove returning to Newcastle from Toronto on Saturday night when, at a sharp turn near the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Badly Burnt. Fire Fighter Trapped by Bush Fire
While trying to extinguish a fire on a neighbour's property at Wanneroo, near Perth, Ernest Johnson (20) was trapped by the flames. He…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Dash Through Flames. Farmers Trapped by Bush Fires. St. Heliers (N.z.)
Two farmers had a narrow escape from death when they were trapped by bush fires, They escaped by dashing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Appointment Cessnock Officer Promoted
Station Officer J, Moul, who has been in charge of Cossnock Fire Brigade for the past two years, has been notified of his appointment as…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Mt. Morgan Fire. Ambulance Station Destroyed Brisbane
Mount Morgan ambulance station, a two-storey wood building, was completely destroyed by fire last night…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →In New Hebrides. Fire and Explosion. Suva. Jan. 20
The British Resident Commissioner at Vila, New Hebrides, reports that a serious fire and explosion occurred at Vila on the night of January 17…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Fire Brigades. the Two Platoon System. Change Brings Promotions
In accordance with the award of Mr. Justice Piddington, the two platoons system will come into operation in the fire brigades' service at…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Bush Fires Help Brought by Radio
The Melbourne broadcasting station 3 L O, which is heard in many parts of New South Wales even better than the Sydney stations, has…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire Commissioners. Municipal Nominations
A special supplement of the Government Gazette, sets out that the following nominations have been received for the position of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Board of Fire Commissioners
East Maitland Council decided last evening to support the candidature of Alderman E. E. Collins, of Newcastle, for the Board of Fire…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Disastrous Fire Queensland Town Extensively Damaged
A report from Alpha (Q.) states that a disastrous fire occurred there at 7 o'clock this morning. The damage is estimated at £20,000…
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