Cross Fire!
"Fitz." writes in Wingham "Chronicle":—"Amongst visitors to Wonderful Wingham are Mrs. Lean and Miss Lean, of Dungog. The Leans are…
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Fires & bushfires, 1948
68 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 1 of 4
Forestry Radio Forest Fire Prevention Kempsey Station
On Monday next four wireless mechanics will arrive in Kempsey to install the new radio system to give Kempsey Forestry office…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fire Menace. Intensified by Prolific Growth of Grass
The Chief Secretary, Mr. Baddeley, has issued a warning that the present amazingly prolific growth of grass in many parts of New South…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Prevention of Bush Fires School Essays
Bush fire havoc and the desolation of a burnt-out countryside, suggested the formation of volunteer bush fire brigades over…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Fire Danger. (To the Editor)
Sir,—In a recent issue of your paper there appeared a warning from the Shire Clerk re burning of rubbish, and instructions relating to same,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire on Lorry; Dungog Firms Lose Goods
Whilst journeying from Newcastle to Dungog on Wednesday about 3 p.m., goods on R. G. Berry and Sons' lorry caught fire when the vehicle…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pelican Island Fire
Mr. Harold Meehan, of Pelican Island, sustained extensive and painful burns to his hands and both arms on Wednesday evening last while putting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local & General Fire at Kew
It is estimated that £500 in cheques, bank notes and silver, were lost in a fire which totally destroyed a small shop, adjoining…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Kew. £500 Lost In Shop Fire
A fire destroyed a shop adjoining a store room and dwelling at Kew, near Kendall. A search is being made of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Disaster Averted!
The brave and speedy actions of Beveral volunteers put an end to what could easily have been a most disastrous fire in Port Macquarie on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Camden Haven February 9th. Disastrous Fire at Kew
At about 1 o'clock on Wednesday morning last, residents of Kew and Kendall were called to assist in fighting a fire which had broken…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bowler's Car on Fire
While travelling from Taree to Sydney on Thursday last, to take part in the Country Week Bowls carnival, Mr. W. P. Chapman's…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire Fighting Unit Installed at Peters Factory
During the present week. a modern fire-fighting unit has been established at the Chatham factory of Peters Creameries Pty Ltd. to enable immediate…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Modern Fire Fighting Engine Delivered At Peters Factory
A modern fire fighting engine specially designed for use in combating oil and petrol fires, and which can be used with equal success in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Damage to Land From Bush Fires. Effect on Its Productivity
It is quite a mistake to think that the damage sustained by land as the result of a bush fire is only superficial, points out a pamphlet issued…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lighting Fires Conditions Advised
Under a notification in the Government Gazette certain conditions are imposed for the lighting of certain classes of fires…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire Regulations
Mr. A. Lake, Captain of Kempsey Fire Brigade, has handed us a copy of regulations gazetted on January 23, 1948, governing conditions in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cease Fire Pact Sought in Palestine New York
The Big Four called on Palestinian Arabs and Jews to state by to-morrow whether they would enter into a cease fire pact. A…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fire Advisory Committee
A feature of the Bush Fires Advisory Committee's Information Bureau at the Royal Agricultural Show this year will be an exhibit of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cease Fire in Palestine Latest Cables and Telegrams The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. British Forces Demonstrate. New U.N.O. Policy London
Arabs and Jews fighting in the Palestine City of Jaffa have accepted the British Military Commander's order to cease fire, but…
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