Kurri Fire
A two-roomed batch, occupied by Mr. A. Rabnett, at Kurri Kurri Soldiers' Settlement, was totally destroyed by fire late on Wednesday…
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Fires & bushfires, 1942
480 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 24
Russian Weight Telling in Kharkov Battle Outskirts of City Under Shell Fire
Reports from all sources, including Berlin, tend to confirm that the Russian weight is telling in the Kharkov battle. Berlin radio admits that a fierce third battle has been raging at Smiyev, which is part of the Russian attempt to by-pass Kharkov north and south. The outskirts of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Late News Bitter Fight for Kharkov. Dutskirts of City Under Fire. Marshal Timoshenko Has Better of Week's Fighting. Has Forestalled Nazis' Spring Offensive. and Outgeneralled Von Bock. Soviet Army Using 70-Ton Tanks. Appeal for Food for Greece. "To Avoid Virtual Annihilation." Tokio Still Boasts of Victory in Coral Sea. Washington
The Secretary of the Navy, Col. Knox, has reported to President Roosevelt that the seized French liner, Normandie, will be salvaged…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Two Fires in Wool Works
Two fires broke out in the wool works of F. W. Hughes Pty. Ltd., Botany, last night, causing damage estimated at £20,000…
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SYDNEY Tuesday.—Police believe that three or four boys starred the two fires at the wool works of F. W. Hughes, Pty…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Control of Bomb And Fire Fighting Demonstration and Lectures
There was a very good attendance of the public at the demonstration of bomb control, and lectures on the causes of fires and…
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The Board of Fire Commissioners has written to West Maitland Council regarding press reports of a meeting of council in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coroner’s Open Verdict Recent High St. Fire
An open verdict was returned by the Coroner, Mr. A. W. Johns, of Kurri Kurri, after he has held an inquiry at West…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Started £20,000 Fires Children Tell Police
Police believe that a girl aged 11 and a boy aged 10 were responsible for two fires at the woollen mills of F. W. Hughes Pty. Ltd.,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →£20,000 DAMAGE Children Blamed For Fire
SYDNEY Friday.—A girl aged 11 at a boy aged 10 are [?] to have [?] respond are for the fire at Botany Woollen mills…
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MELBOURNE Monday.—The only activity reported in yesterday’s communique from Allied Headquarters was at Tolagi, in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Father and Son Burned to Death Cottage Caught Fire
A man and his two-year-old son were burned to death when the cottage in which they were living caught fire in Wentworth…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Glare of Fires Turned Night to Day Pilot Stories of Cologne Raid
LONDON June 1.— The general consensus of opinion of the crews of the Lancaster and Manchester bombers that look off from one station for the raid on Cologne was that from fires raging in the city below turned night into day…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →To-day’s Leaders: Homes for M[?]tion Workers Dehydration Plans Another Raid on Essen Bombers Leave Large Fires Burning
LONDON June 3. — Well over 2000 planes—all British made—were engaged in operations over Europe said European waters during the 24 hours which included Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →CEILING v. Fire Power
Tomahawks, Kittyhawks, and even the revolutionary Aircobra have fallen victims to the manoeuvrability and better ceiling of the enemy…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War News at Home and Abroad Huge Fires at Tulagi
Japan's diminished air attack in the areas close to Northern Australia was reflected in Wednesday's communique from G.H.Q., Melbourne. The only…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bombers Hammer Bremen Targets Many Big Fires Started (Australian Associated Press)
LONDON June 4.—A strong’ force of British bombers delivered a fierce attack on Bremen last night, despite many night fighters. The attack concentration within about half an hour,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Victims of Fire
Sir,—My attention has been directed to a letter appearing in your Journal from a sympathiser of the victims of the recent fire,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Emden Bombed By R.A.F. Large Fires Left Burning
A strong force of R.A.F. bombers on Saturday night attacked Emden, where large fires were left burning. Emden was last…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Enormous Fires Seen at Emden Giant Bombers Engage (Australian Associated Press)
LONDON June 7.—Many giant, four engined bombers participated in last night’s raid against Emden. It was a good night for night fighters, but the bombing, was carrier out without interruption…
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