Returned Soldiers. Annual Meeting of Branch Donation to Bush-fire Appeal
The annual inceting of the Corowa Sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. was held at the Oddfellows Hall on Monlay evening, and there was a good at…
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744 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 38
Generous Donors to Mayor’s Bush Fire Relief Fund
When they gathered at the C.W.A Rest Room on Wednesday afternoon. members of the C.W.A. and Red Cross were so sympathetic towards the Mayor’s Fund for the relief of bush fire, victims that they made magnificent donations of cash. The Red Cross subscribed £50 and the C.W.A. £20. In addition, members of both organisations handed in donations on their own behalf…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →National Convention to Discuss Bush Fire Prevention Suggested Canberra
A recommendation that the Commonwealth Government should place a suggestion before the Stales for a national conference of appropriate…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Skeleton Found. Near Gosford Beach Bush Fire Victim? SYDNEY--Thursday
The skelton of a man which was found near the beach at Gosford last night has not yet been Identified. It is belleved that be was trapped in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fire Relief Fund Committee Formed in Corowa Enthusiastic Public Meeting
In common with many other towns in Victoria and New South Wales, and consistent with the benevolent public spirit as shown…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fire Relief Fund. Mayor Gibson Makes Appeal. The Editor, "Riverine Grazier."
Sir,—I am sure that the people of Hay and district will be prepared to follow Mr. Koy Matthews lead and give practical expression to their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →OVER £600 in Hand Bush Fire Relief Fund Grows Social Functions Being Organised
Climbing by £130 yesterday the bush fire relief appeal reached £611 last evening. As a result of the collections made by members of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at South Hay. Outbuildings at Hotel Destroyed
Just as Hay folk were settling down to a restful Wednesday afternoon holiday. this week, an alarm of fire, shortly after 2 o'clock,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Matlock Fire Victims’ Bid For Safety Arred by Blocked Roads
Further particulars regarding the tragic fires at the late Mr. [?]mes Fitzpatrickâs sawmill at Matlock on Friday last, in which [?]ned of the sixteen men at the mill lost their fives, were obtained yesterday by the âPastoral Timesâ from Mr. Don…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Raced for Their Lives Furniture Factory Fire Proprietor’s Lament Sydney
More than 90 men working in the furniture factory of Charles Dickinson Ltd. at Leichhardt today raced for their lives when a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wodonga’s Response £10 Subscribed Quickly Members of C.W.A. Help Fire Sufferers
The president, of Wodonga shire (Cr. M. Martin) opened an appeal on behalf of bust fire victims yesterday afternoon, and within an hour and a half…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Funerals of Fire Victims Mr. George Fitzpatrick and Mr. James Knuckey High Tributes by District Residents
No higher tribute to the memory of the late Mr. George Fitzpatrick (aged 32 years), and Mr. James Knuckey (aged 33 years), who perished in the appalling bush fire which accounted for the lives of 15 men at the late Mi. James Fitzpatrickâs…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →500-Mile Tour Premier Returns to City Bushfire Relief Problem Deaths Now Total 68 MELBOURNE
The Premier (Mr. Dunstan) returned to Melbourne this evening, having completed a 500-mile tour of the districts devastated last week by…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Donations to Bush Fire Brigades
At yesterday’s meetings the Albury Pastures Protection Board, donations of £11/ each to Thurgoona and Table Top bush fire brigades were made. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bush Fires in N.Z. Much Damage Done Carelessness Starts Big Blaze AUCKLAND
Close upon the heels of Australia’s disastrous bush fires, several areas of the North Island of New Zealand are endangered by the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →To Help the Victims of the Bush Fires
Members of the Wodonga branch of the C.W.A. who held a special meeting at their rooms on Thursday to discuss giving aid to victims of the bush fires. In front of the group are some of the parcels of clothing and other needs given by members…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Where's Your Fire Escape?
A man's or woman's happiness is decided by the number of firs escapes in the brain. Minds without skylights or fire…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →How Albury Bush Fire Relief Money Is Being Spent
On Saturday morning tins truck loaded with bedding, Wan kets and other household requirements, left Albury for Carryons The goods were purchased on behalf of the Bush Fire Relief Fund Committee a were distributed among needy families in the Upper Murray…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Five Trucks of Chaff on Fire Goods Yard Blaze Consigned to Victoria
Between 900 and 1000 bags of chaff, weighing about 45 tons, contained in five railway tracks at Albury. goods yard, burst into…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bush Fire Scenes in Newsreel
The special release Cinesound newsreel to be screened at Austral Openair Pictures next week-end (Saturday and Monday) contains graphic scenes…
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