Further Bush Fires on Mountains. Sydney
Further serious bush fires are reported on the mountains to-day. A large body of police, assisted by civilians, are holding themselves in…
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Fires & bushfires, 1936
126 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 6 of 7
Bush Fires. Destruction Near Old Bar Road
As briefly mentioned in our last issue a fierce fine raged on Friday on the Taree-Old Bar road, chiefly on the northern side. Even in the middle…
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The engineer to the Manning Shire Council (Mr. R. J. Montgomery), in his report to the meeting of the council on Monday, stated:—…
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The engineer to the Manning Shire Council (Mr. R. J. Montgomery), in his report to the meeting of the council on Monday, stated:--…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire in Feeding Stalls
The fire which practically destroyed the whole of Mr. S. Radford's feeding shed was noticed by Mr. H. Grant and Mr. Joe Mitchell. The roof and…
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Damage estimated at £2000 was done when the Boambee sawmill, the property of Mr. G. D. T. Seccombe, Was destroyed By fire about 4.30…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Facing Destruction Fires Raging in Madrid Following Intense Bombing Sydney
London: Subjected to more intensified bombing and shelling, but still stubbornly resisting, Madrid now faces destruction. According to the rebel leader,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Fighting at Elands. Mill Hands and Others Do Good Work. School and Hall Saved From Destruction
The hands at the sawmill of Messrs. Henry Machin and Sons, Ltd., knocked off work on Monday afternoon last, about 3.30, for the purpose of fighting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rumination -- Review -- Reminiscence. Thank God Men Are Not Equal -- Why Life Has Zest -- to Each His Reward As He Merits -- Talent Used Means Burdens Borne -- the Fool's Nickname -- a Simple Parable -- Envy Cuts No Wood, Lights No Fires, No Warmth Affords -- Play the Game
Would that the truth so clearly enunciated by Dean Crowley at Orange recently, and re-published in last Friday's issue of the "Argus,"…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tar on Fire Blaze in Taree
There was a spectacular blaze in West End, Taree, on Monday morning when a fire occurred in the old quarry, in Smith street, which is being used by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tar on Fire. Fierce Blaze in Taree
There was considerable excitement in Taree on Monday, a fire breaking out about a few minutes before noon. In the western end of the town, and…
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Monday afternoon last at the Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Compay's Neutral Bay Wharf, five members of the engineering staff were…
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The target shed at Hickey's Creek Rifle Range was destroyed by fire on Saturday night last, and it is strongly suspected that the building was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire on Ferry Steamer Five Men Trapped in Engine Room
While doing some repair work to the Manly Company's Bellubra, live men were trapped in the engine room, when oil caught fire and a fierce blaze…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Mysteries of Fire-Walking
One of the strangest customs of the South Seas to-day is the mysterious ceremony of fire-walking, in which bare-footed natives walk unscathed…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Hungry Dingoes Attack Car. Driven to Roads by Bush Fires
Dingoes are so vicious in parts of the Eastern Dorrigo district that they are coming out on the roads at night, having apparently been driven…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dead Fish May Become Menace Distillery Fire Sequel
Fish killed by water polluted by rum and methylated spirits from the Bundaberg (Q.) distillery fire will become a menace unless they are…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Destructive Fire. Residence Destroyed. Mr. E. M. Watson's Loss
A destructive fire took place on Sunday last, on the property of Mr. E. M. Watson at Strathcedar. We understand that the whole…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Strathcedar Mr. Watson's Home Destroyed Including Valuable Articles
Mr. E. M' Watson, of Stratheedar, suffered a heavy loss on Sunday when his home was totally destroyed, together with the valuable contents, which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire at Mount George. School and Residence Threatened
About noon last Saturday, a flerce burst of wind carried the flames from a bush fire on the mountain side down through the Police paddock ait Mount…
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