Clash After “Cease Fire” in Greece
LONDON Jan. 14—A. few hours after the “cases fire” at midday there were sharp clashes between the British troops and the…
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Fires & bushfires, 1945
312 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 2 of 16
Bush Fire-fighters. Names Sought
All persons who were engaged in fighting the bush fires which occurred in the district recently are requested to furnish their names to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Consumers' Bulletin Issued by the Rationing Commission Coupons for Bushfire Victims
Those who lost their homes and possessions in bushfires are provided for under special provisions of the rationing scheme…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Brigade Movement Unit Formed at Broke
A meeting was held at Broke on Saturday night for the purpose of forming a bush fire brigade. Mr. J. H. Tulloch occupied the chair…
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Speaking in the Legislative Assembly. Mr. R. S. Vincent, (C. P., Raleigh) said he welcomed the bill to provide compensation for persons injured while fighting…
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The Department of Lands has advised Cessnock Council that it had no funds at its disposal to build firebreaks on lands surrounding the unemployed…
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At Stroud Police Court on the 11th inst., Frederick Harold Gee, timber hauler, of Stroud, pleaded guilty to a charge under the Careless Use of Five…
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At the fresh outbreak of bushfires at Wentworth Falls last week, Katoomba, Loura, and Wentworth Falls brigades under Sub Station Officer Cumbers, did…
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SINGLETON Sat.—At the Patrick Plains Shire Council, meeting a letter was received from the Department of Local Government…
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KURRI Saturday—Shortly after 7 o’clock last night Kurri Fire Brigade was called to a fire at the residence of Mrs. B. Prisk,…
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KATOOMBA Tuesday—Houses at north Katoomba were threatened by a bushfire yesterday. Flames leaped far-up huge pine…
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Shortly after 7 o'clock on Friday night, Kurri Kurri Fire Brigade was called to a fire at the residence of Mrs. B. Prisk, of Hopetoun Street. A fire in…
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KURRI Wed —An open verdict was returned by Kurri Kurri District Coroner Mr. W. D. Pickering when be held an inquiry on…
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SYDNEY Thursday. —The Sates Meteorologist (Mr. Mares) said to-day, that due to dry hot winds and sultry conditions now…
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MELBOURNE Thurs.—Prompt action by passengers and the crew, of the Portland-Hamilton train averted a serious bush-fire…
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DYER’S CROSSING.— Thursday —in the early hours of Wednesday morning residents awakened to find the Upper Wallamha…
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MELBOURNE Friday.— Dam age, which may exceed £30,000, was caused in three factory fires last night Two firemen, David…
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Prompt action by passengers and the crew of the Portland-Hamilton (Vie.) train averted a serious bushfire…
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Commendations have been awarded to four of the crew of the steamer Katoomba for brave conduct in extinguishing a fire in the ship, at Port…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Murrurundi Police Court Heavy Fines: Stealing and Leaving Fire Lighted
Mr. J. McElroy, P.M., occupied the Bench at the Murrurundi Police Court yesterday. Police v. Terence Gregory…
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