R.A.F. RAIDS Large Fires Started In Renault Factory (By Wire). Sydney, Thursday (A.A.P.)
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 1
A message from London slatesThe Air Ministry stated that, at the conclusion of the attack on the Renault factory, on the outskirts of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stealing Charges Road Traveller Fined Careless Use of Fire
The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 1
The postponed charges against Wm. Armstrong, 59, a road traveller, were dealt with by Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M., during the past week…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Brigades And A.R.P. Work
The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 1
At the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, the President (Cr. R. Penfold I, said that, at the November meeting of the Council the question…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire on Melbourne Express Two Carriages Destroyed Blaze Near Yerong Creek
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 1
When a fire occurred on the second division of the Sydney-Melbourne express shortly after the train passed through The Rock early on Tuesday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A.R.P. ADVICE. Dealing With Fires
The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 4
Buildings catch fire in air raids. How to act if caught in a burning building is explained in the 74th bulletin on how to act in an air raid…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bomb Demonstration At Recreation Ground By Fire Brigade Officials
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 1
A demonstration of exploding bombs will be made in the Recreation Ground, West Wyalong, on Friday, 24th April…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Rothbury Extensive Damage Cause of Fire Not Known (By Wire) Sydney
The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 April 1942 · page 1
A message from Newcastle states that damage, estimated at £25,000 was caused by fire at the old Rothbury colliery yesterday, when the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Brigades Council Wants Levy Struck
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1942 · page 2
At the next Shirts Conference which will held in Sydney early in June, the [?] Shire Council will submit a resolution, asking that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Capt Tom Smith Now Member of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade D. Histon Also Joins
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1942 · page 1
On Saturday night lost the members of the West Wyalong Fire Brigade assembled at the Fire Station to say farewell to Mr Tom Smith…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British Shop Girls Fight Fire Bombs
The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 4
Girls at a Wembley, London, store have formed their own fire brigade to deal with incendiary bombs from German raiders. The girls are seen here making their way to the root of the store during a practice turn-out…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bomb Demonstration by Metropolitan Fire Brigade
The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 2
The Shire Clerk (Mr. K. K. Rannard[?], reported to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council on the proposed visit of Metropolitan Fire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Fire on the Normandie
The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 2
Another fire broke out on the Normandle last week. Preliminary police Investigations showed that It was caused by a spark from an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Fire in Normandie
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 3
NEW YORK.—Another fire broke out in the capsized French liner Normandie (83,423 tons) recently, but the blaze was under control in four hours…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire and Bombs Display by Firemen Attended by Large
The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 2
A Very Jarge crowd attended at the Recreation Ground, Vest Wyalong on Friday night when officers of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade lectured…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Brigade Demonstration
The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 2
What promises to be a very effective and spectacular display to Illustrate the latest methods of dealing with, incendiary bombs and fires…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire on Property Causes Breach of Stock Act Forbes Court Case
The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 1
At the local Police Court yesterday, S. Smith pleaded guilty to falling to produce a permit on demand when travelling 1500 ewes…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Brigades Shire Moves for Their Re-organisation Spread of Fires From Incendiary Bombs
The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 1
At the, meeting of the Forbes Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association on Saturday, Mr. G.H. Griffith, president of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A.R.P. DISPLAY Fire Brigade Squad Visits Forbes Lessons in Self Help and Protection
The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 2
Although not as numerous as expected, a large crowd. on Saturday afternoon witnessed, a very comprehensive A.R.P. display…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Levy Protest Entered By Farmers and Settlers' Assn
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 2
At a meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Saturday afternoon, at which the President, (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Levy Power Sought by Council Protest by F. and S. Association
The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 1
At the April meeting of the Bland Shire Council, it was decided, on the recommendation of the President, to submit a resolution to the annual…
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