Mine Worker Killed on Way to Fight Bush Fire
The story of how a Helensburgh mineworker had been killed on his way to fight a bushfire at…
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£1000 Damage In Thirroul Shop Fire
Damage estimated at about £1000 was caused by a fire which broke out in the storeroom of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Killed on Way to Fight Fire
A 48-year-old miner was killed when thrown from a truck in which he was travelling as a volunteer fireman to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bush Fire Brigade Shows Its Worth
The value of a well organised and efficient Bush Fire Brigade was never so vividly illustrated than on Saturday afternoon when a grass fire broke…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Appeal Closes Next
The Appeal for funds to assist Bush Fire victims launched at a Public Meeting in Gerringong has found ready support…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Homes Threatened by Grass Fire
Wollongong firemen, civilians and police waged a desperate battle to prevent a grass1 fire from destroying a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire in Thirroul Grocery Store
Fireman at Thirroul fought [?]early an hour during the early hours of Sunday morning to bring under control a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rain Relieves Shellharbour Fire Danger
Threats of grass fires in the Shellharbour-Dunmore area were eased by rain which fell yesterday and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bushfire Committee Formed
A bushfire rehabilitation committee has been formed to assist victims of recent bush fires by raising money and supervising the proceeds…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bushfire Fund at Nowra Closing Soon
NOWRA: The Shoalhaven Bushfire Relief Fund, which will close on March 31, is expected to exceed £2300 when…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Destroys Floor Mill
MELDURA, Mon.— Fire caused damage estimated at thousands of pounds at the Sunraysia Flour Mills today…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →10 Firemen Trapped in City Blaze
SYDNEY, Tues.—Flames trapped 10 firemen in the four-storied premises of Andrews' Laboratories, at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shops Damaged in Fire at Warrawong
A fire at Warrawong early yesterday caused damage to a cake shop and a florist's shop…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mayor Kelly Stresses Need For More Fire Equipment
Greater Wollongong mayor, Ald. J. J. Kelly, has stated that the present fire-prevention…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Exhibit at Royal Show
The exhibit of the Bush Fire Committee at the Royal Easter Show this year will attract special attention because of the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Bushfire Appeal At Gerringong
The Bushfire Appeal in the Gerringong municipality has resulted in the sum of £460 being raised…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Small Fire in House
Wollongong Fire Brigade was called out at 11 p.m. yesterday to extinguish a small fire which broke out…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire Threat to Aerodrome
Wollongong firemen last night extinguished a grass fire which could have threatened the aerodrome…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Fencing in Fire Damaged Areas
A large scale fencing construction programme in bushfire damaged areas has been proposed by the State Member for…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Council Seeks Additional Fire Engines
Greater Wollongong Council is to request the Board of Fire Commissioners to provide at least…
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