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Mid North Coast · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1943

74 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 3 of 4

Terrific Fire Power of the Thunderbolt

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 May 1943 · page 5

The Americans new high-altitude fighter, P47, or Thunderbolt, which, it is announced, is , in operation in Britain, is certain to prove one of…

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The War. Spain's Largest Naval Base Reported To Be On Fire

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 21 May 1943 · page 3

London: It is reported by Berlin Radio that a huge fire in the past two days has been sweeping Ferroll, Spain's…

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Latest News by Wire Fire at Spanish Naval Base

The Northern Champion · Saturday 22 May 1943 · page 2

London: It is reported by the Berlin radio that a huge fire in the past two days has been sweeping Ferrell, Spain's largest naval base. It has already…

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"It Don't Make Sense" Quick Fire Entertainment

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 June 1943 · page 5

The What Nonsense Revue Company's latest revue "It Don't Make Sense" was staged to a large audience at the Rendezvous Theatre last…

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Fire in House

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1943 · page 2

On Tuesday evening a fire started in the residence occupied by Mr. and Mrs. W. Bailey. Luckily, Mrs. Baker, who uses part of the home, returned…

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Turner's Flat Fire

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 14 July 1943 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. T. Salmond, of Turner's Flat, suffered a severe loss at about 3.30 a.m. on Sunday when the kitchen, pantry and bathroom at their District Hospital for treatment. At latest he is progressing favourably Whilst the men folk were fighting the fire Mrs. T. Salmond and Mrs. R…

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Taronga Park Fire Arson Suspected Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 5

Members of the arson squad are investigating a fire which destroyed a large section of the refreshment rooms and administrative offices at…

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Fire at Coff's. Seccombe's Mill Destroyed

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 July 1943 · page 4

A big loss was sustained on Friday morning, when Mr. G. D. T. Seccombe's sawmill at Coff's Harbour was completely destroyed by fire,…

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Fire in Wingham. Early Morning Alarm. Buildings Destroyed in St. Matthew's Church of England Property

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 3 August 1943 · page 2

The ringing of the bell at St. Matthew's Church of England, Wingham, at about 2.30 a.m. on Monday disturbed at least a few residents of Wingham…

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Snow and Fire Smoky Cape Excitement

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 2

It has often been said that Australia is a land of contradictions. This rings very true of the general conditions prevailing in different parts of…

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Fire at Wingham Church Building Destroyed

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 August 1943 · page 4

At about 2.30 a.m. on Monday a fire was discovered in what was known as the social room, located in the grounds of the Wingham Rectory, not far…

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Fuel That Sinks Way to Halt Fires at Sea and Save Oil

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 7 August 1943 · page 4

Use of a fuel that sinks—a colloidal combination of one-third coal and two-thirds oil—would lessen fire danger at sea, the Bureau of Mines…

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Car Destroyed by Fire. Sir Earle Page's Thrill

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 August 1943 · page 3

While travelling between Kew and Heron's Creek, near Wauchope, on Thursday morning in order to address a meeting of women at Kempsey Sir…

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Gun Fires Shells 60,000 Ft

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 2

A new anti-aircraft gun that can fire projectiles accurately 60,000 feet into the stratosphere is now being manufactured in the United States in…

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Berlin in Panic Under Bombing. Enormous Fires. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 August 1943 · page 2

Swedish travellers who have flown out of Berlin since Monday night's shattering R.A.F. attack, report these facts:…

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The "Fire King."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 31 August 1943 · page 4

Tinonee, October 12, 1872: The "Fire King" arrived in the river on Tuesday last, after a very protracted passage from Sydney—due to…

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All Fires Are Sabotage

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 September 1943 · page 4

In this war it is a case of seeing that the most important things come first. We must ensure that we do all those things which are…

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That Pallid Fire Of The Sea

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 15 September 1943 · page 6

In the middle of the night, he (Gilliatt) awoke suddenly and with a jerk like the recoil of a spring. He opened his eyes…

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Stop Press News Finnschafen Under Artillery Fire

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 5

The Australian forces which landed six miles north of Finnschafen on Wednesday night have reached the northern end of the airfield, bringing…

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Red Ring of Fire Draws Tighter Latest Cables and Telegrams. Dnepropetrovsk Stormed by Russians on Road to Rome London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 26 October 1943 · page 3

In an order of the day, Stalin announced the capture of Dnepropetrovsk, in the Dnieper Bend, also the town of…

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