Sawmill Destroyed Blaze at Eungai on
A little after 5 o'clock on Sunday, at the height of the hot westerly gale which swept the district, Mr. G. E. Smith, partner to Mr. W…
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Fires & bushfires, 1940
177 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 9 of 9
Yarad's Fire Inquiry by Coroner
At the Taree Court House on Wednesday the Coroner, Mr. P. H. C. Flott, conducted an inquiry concerning the fire at Yarad's store at Taree early on the…
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In connection with the fire which broke out on the morning of October 2, an inquiry was held at Taree Court House on Wednesday, before Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Recent Fire at Yarad's. Inquest Held
In connection with the fire which broke out on the morning of October 2, an inquiry was held at Taree Court House on Wednesday, before Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Inquest Held by Mr. W. D'Orset Hodge, J.P., District Coroner, at Court House, Macksville, on Monday last, October 4th
Mr. W. A. Stone, Solicitor, Macksville, appeared for A. P. Rowe. Sergeant F. H. Giles, of Macksville, stated: About 7.30 p.m. on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fires Threaten Styx Forest
Bushfires are menacing the 2000 acre Styx State forest. Only substantial rain will save the timber, according to Mr. B. R. Lawsan, forestry…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bushfires Prevalent
The pall of smoke hanging over Kempsey during the past few days is evidence of the occurrence of many bushfires throughout the district…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wednesday Night Blaze Harvey's Furniture Warehouse Has Close Call
At about 10 p.m. last Wednesday. Mr. Arthur Tsigounis, an employs of Mottee Bros., Smith Street, noticed flames rising from a wooden…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bush Fire Advice
In a circular to some Shire Councils the Bush Fire Advisory Committee has suggested that during the breakup week prior to the Christmas…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire in Central
Wednesday night last, about 10 o'clock, an employee at Messrs. Mottee Bros'. Cafe in Smith-street noticed a fire in a shed at the rear of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Forest Fires. Worst Year on Record for Dorrigo
According to Mr. Jack Simpson, Dorrigo Forestry Officer, the present year has already gained the distinction of being the worst one on record…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in Isabella Street. Mr. P. R. Bird's Store Damaged
A fire occurred in Mr. P. R. Bird's store, Isabella Street. Wingham, on Saturday night last. It must have been smouldering for some hours…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Midget Fire Engines
London news of October 8 says that two thousand migdet fire engines are helping to save London from ruin by fire…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire at Wingham
A fire occurred in Mr. P. R. Bird's grocery store, at Wingham, during Saturday night. Mrs. C. A. Worthing, who lives close by, discovered the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Forest Fires Protective Work in New South Wales
In an outline of the work of Forest Fire Protection in New South Wales, the Premier, M Mr. Mair, states that the drought conditions which have…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Another Fire at Henty. Sydney
A fire in the main street of Henty, at two o'clock this morning, caused damage estimated at £20,000. Three cafes, seven shops, electric power…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shire Works Road Culverts Destroyed by Fire
At last meeting of the Nambucca Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr. Hodgkinson) reported that owing to the numerous…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fire Prevention. Care Urged During Holidays
The Bush Fires Advisory Committee has issued a warning to all campers, hikers, motorists, picnickers and others who will he visiting…
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