£30,000 Damage— Flour Mill Fire
NARRANDERA, Sat — Heavy damage was caused by a fire which destroyed Wise Bros’ flour mills at Narrandera. The…
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Fires & bushfires, 1944
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Quipolly Bush Fire Brigade
QUIRINDI Monday.—A meeting of land holders formed the Quipolly Bush Fire Brigade embracing that portion of Tamarang…
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In view of the onrush of hot weather, the N.R.M.A. issues a warning to motorists against the careless use of fire. which is punishable by…
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Before midday on Saturday the fire brigade bell rang its note of warning and firemen were quickly into action. The sawdust heap at the mill of…
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SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTH-WEST PACIFIC, Tuesday.—Preceded by night-harassing raids, Allied heavy units carried out their fourth large-scale attack in two weeks against important industrial targets at Balik Papan (Borneo)…
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WINGHAM: An up-to-date fire brigade will soon be operating at Wingham. A splendid fire engine has been installed, and…
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THE COUNTRY PRESS is being continually advised by the Chief Secretary's Department to warn people against…
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During last week-end, there were a number of bush fires in the neighbourhood of Cessnock on Crown lands…
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The annual general meeting of members was held on 30th ult. Present: Messrs. W. T. Badgery (Captain and hon. Treas.), H. R…
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There is a very real danger in the Merriwa and Cassilis districts at present of bush fires. This fact was pointed out at the Shire Council meeting on…
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LONDON Friday.—Sixteen persons were killed and 104 wounded in rioting at Palermo on Thursday when…
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SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTH-WEST PACIFIC, Friday.—Bonders from General MacArthur’s command joined in the assault on the Philippines on Wednesday, dropping 106 tons of bombs on the west coast of Davao Gulf,…
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But} for the quick action of Mrs C. C. Henry and an employee. Ron Hedge, the Henry Home at Redbcurnberry would probably have…
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Mr. D'Arcy Rose, M.L.A., asked the Premier whether it was a fact that the disastrous bush fires which devastated Victoria last summer were,…
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Lower Hunter Shire Council, at its meeting to-day, received a request from the Thornton Progress Association that steps be…
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Follow the crowd to Norm. Pinchen's on Monday night, 30th October, at 7.30. for plenty of fun. there will be community singing Hill Billys with…
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Fires started in previous attacks on Cologne were still burning yesterday when at 6.30 p.m., and again half a hour…
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NEWCASTLE, Tues.—Damage estimated at £100, which was not covered by insurance, was done by a fire in an umbrella…
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SYDNEY Thurs—The Chief Secretary. Mr Baddeley, issued a very strong warning to the public against the dangers of bush…
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Persons proved guilty of starting bush fires could be sentenced to terms of imprisonment. In view of the repeated warnings,…
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