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Illawarra · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1936

36 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 2

Dapto Fire Station

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 5

Hon. T. J. Smith, representing the Board of Fire Commissioners, then addressed Council on the subject of a new fire station at Dapto, and outlined…

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Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 6

While burning off along the railway line on Wednesday, a spark caught the Scarborough brigade arrived, the…

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Fires

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 10

On Sunday night a cottage at 40 Elizabeth Street, Reidtwn, was destroyed by fire, together with content. It was occupied by Mr. George J…

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Arms Felt as if on Fire. Nights of Agony with Neuritis

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 2

She had tried so many "remedies"—always without result—that she had little faith in anything. But finally something induced her to try Kruschen…

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Petrol Depot Damaged by Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 9

An iron-shed, portion of the Texaco Oil Co's depot, prince's Highway, Fairy Meadow, was practically destroyed ,and portion of the contents were destroyed…

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Boxing Eldridge Goes Out in a Blaze of Glory Tealey's Extra Weight and Questionable Tactics Told Their Tale. Large Crowd in Attendance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 6

The old axiom relative to a good big man always beating a good little man was borne out in no uncertain manner at the now local stadium…

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Arms Felt As If On FIRE Nights of Ago[?]y With Neuritis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 7

She had tried so many " Re in edies" -always without result-that she had little faith in anything. But finally something induced he [?]try [?] ruscben…

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Dapto Fire Brigade

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 8

Discussion followed the reading of a. letter from Fire Commissioners concerning the erection of a fire station at Dapto…

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Fire Insurance at Pt. Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 8

Cr. Lewis moved, and Cr. Shipp seconded, that representations be made to the Fire Underwriters' Association regarding the re-classification of Port…

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Fire Outbreak Caused by Defective Switch

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 11

A quantity of frocks, hats, fittings and furniture were destroyed when a fire broke out at the Fashion Centre's premises in Wentworth Street. Port…

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Fire Brig Aims Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 13

The annual Firemen's ball on Friday night of last week, was a great success. Amongst those present were Hon. T. J. Smith, chairman of the…

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Mountain Fire

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 16

Fire destroyed Mr. R. Brown's cottage at the back of Mount Keira on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Brown and two boys were away pruning at…

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Fire Brigade Band to Visit Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 12

The New South Wales Fire Brigades Band, which will visit Wollongong for the first time on Sunday, October 4th, when it will give a Band Recital…

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Bush Fires

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 10

The bush fires to the west of Corrimal yesterday made the heat extreme. At South Bulli some of the outside hands were put on to protect the…

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Sacred Concert Fire Brigade Band at Wollongong. in Aid of Wollongong Fire Brigade Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 2

Those who attended the concert in the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, on Sunday night, which had been organised to raise funds to defray the cost…

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Our Firemen Visit of N.s.w. Fire Brigade Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 19

To assist in defraying the expenses of the local brigade, who will visit Tamworth in November to take part in the annual demonstration,…

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Bush Fires

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1936 · page 2

Considerable damage was caused to crops at Dunmore and other centres by bush fires which have been raging for the past few days. One of the worst…

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Port Kembla Group Camp Fire Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 12

The Camp Fire Ball held by the Pt. Kembla Group last Saturday night was a successful function, and although the crowd might have been larger…

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Fire Brigade

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 10

Last Friday night a social evening was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carr, at Towrodgi, for the purpose of assisting the fund to send five…

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Careless Use of Fire

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1936 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. reminds motorists that when on tour they are required to conform with the provisions of the Careless Use of Fires Act and the…

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