432 Persons Lose Lives in a Fire
BOSTON.— It is now officially, estimated that 432 persons lost their Jives; and nearly 200 were injured in a fire which broke out in the…
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Fires & bushfires, 1942
129 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 7
Incendiary Leaves. Set Fire to Crops and Forests
Much speculation has the possibility of the enemy using, incendiary "leaves" for the purpose of setting fire to woods, forests,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Alarms Mr. Geo. Chambers' Lucky Escape
Forbes had two fire alarms on Wednesday, one at 11.30 a.m. and the other at 9.30 p.m. The latter, however, was only some rubbish on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Japanese Fire Bombs How They Operate Control Measures
The Japanese use a 50 kilo bomb containing possibly several hundred pellets and sufficient explosive to broadcast them over a radius of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bush Fire Menace Precaution our Most Potent Weapon
Every summer bush fires in this State take heavy toll of pastures, fencing and farm crops and plant, while serious stock losses are not infrequent…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lightning Causes Fire Prompt Action Saves Crop
In a severe thunder storm which passed over Mr. Theo F. Smith's property at Yalgogrin North on Saturday last at about 6 p.m. lightning set…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British A.T.S. Girls Train as Fire-Fighters
British A.T.S. girls have now taken up army fire-fighting: duties. At a recent fire-fighting demonstration In London, they showed themselves complete masters of any situation, handling heavy hoses and equipment with confident ability. Picture shows A.T.S. fire-fighting…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Brigades Members May be Attested As Civil Defence Organisation
At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council. the clerk stated that no communication had been received from the Bush Fires Advisory Board…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Brigades Health Inspector's Report
The Mirrool Bush Fire Brigade, through the Health inspector (Mr. H.B. player) requested Bland Shire Council to grant registration to its…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£20,000 FIRE At Aberdare Colliery. (By Wire) Sydney
A message from Newcastle states: A fire in a large building at Aberdare Extended Colliery last night caused damage estimated at £20.000…
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