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Illawarra · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1943

29 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 2

Board of Fire Commissioners' Visit to Kiama Presentations to Brothers Of Long-Service Bars Interesting Addresses

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1943 · page 3

The official visit of members of the Board of Fire Commissioners of N.S.W. to Kiama on Tuesday last provided the occasion…

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Clothes on Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 5

Mrs. Esme Graham, of 9 Kembla-st., wollongong, received severe burns to the deck or her body and both hands when her clothes caught alight last…

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Fatal Fire at Jamberoo Man Burnt to Death

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1943 · page 3

A well-known resident of the Jamberoo district, Mr. Alex Robb is presumed to have lost his life when his residence, "The Hill of…

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Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 5

The residence of Mr. J. Hargraves, Wombarra Heights, was totally destroyed by fire, early last, night. Mr. and Mrs. Hargraves and family were…

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Wollongong Fire Brigade

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 8

Wollongong Fire Station recently received a now "Black" life engine, which arc now in Australia under the Lease-Lend agreement. The new…

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League Man's Misfortune Fund Opened Home Destroyed by Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 8

Popular Scarborough sportsman, Hargraves had the misfortune to lose all his worldly possessions when his home was completely destroyed by fire…

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Kiama Fire Good Save

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 September 1943 · page 4

The Kiama Brigade effected a good save at a fire which broke out in a house at the intersection of Barney and Shoalhaven streets…

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Bulli Bush Fire Brigade

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 October 1943 · page 4

At a meeting of the Bulli Bush Fire Brigade Hospital Ball Committee held at the Council Cnainbers, Bulli on 21st October, 1943, the balance…

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New Fire Engine Clothing Factory

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 November 1943 · page 4

In this world of speed and scientific advancement, ideas and machines must periodically be changed to keep pace with the times, says…

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