Better System for Fire Fighting Discussion At Brigades' Conference
COROWA.—Several schemes for a more efficient working of the bush fire fighting system, particularly in the event of an emergency, were…
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Liner Bremen Burnt Out London. March 21
The papers to-day publish R.A.F. photographs showing the liner Bremen burnt out amidships, and with the stern and bows smoking…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Versatile Fire Fighter Subdues Nazi Bombs and Other Pests
Britain's fire fighters have a new appliance for dealing with incendiary bombs which is also being used by their wives for washing windows…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rubbish Tip Fire Albury Fire Brigade’s Attitude
Between noon and one o’clock yesterday another fire broke out at the Albury rubbish tip, the outbreak starting close to the creek. Under a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Famous Club Destroyed by Fire London. March 31
The famous Bath Club in Piccadilly has been destroyed by fire not due to enemy action. Only the walls remain. The fire blazed furiously for hours…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →French Fire on the Royal Navy Believed to be Instigated by Germany LONDON
A provocative action by French shore batteries and bombing planes in Algeria, in northern Africa, in firing on British, naval vessels…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Germans Set Fire to Ships Callao. April 1
The German steamers Leipzig and Monserrate. whist, were loaded with cotton, tried to escape from outer anchorage to-day, but the cruiser Colonel…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Log Fires Now Thurgoona
Pear Uncle,—It looks like more rain is coming, Uncle, doesn't it? "Bluey and Co." are amusing each week, and like reading his funny jokes. I…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Struck Match And Caught Fire
At Goulburn, William Cannon, a mechanic, was severely burned on a hand and a leg when petrol which had splashed over him became ignited. He…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in Treasury Vaults [?] Million Pesos Destroyed Havana, April [?]
A fire, which broke out in the Cuban Treasury vaults to-day burned [?]0,000,000 pesos in notes. Fumes frustrated all efforts to open the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Irish Must Drink Less Tea Hard Times Facing Fire London. April 5
Eire’s tea ration is being reduced to an ounce a head weekly—a quarter of normal requirements. Announcing this new war sacrifice…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire Danger From Raiders Bush Fire Brigades’ Discussion WANGARATTA
The dancer of planes from an enemy raider dropping [?]ry bu[?]hs Inland and setting the countryside allght daring the summer,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Enemy Fire Raiders (To the Editor)
Sir,--At the Wangaratta Fire Brigades' conference, and also at our own recent conference in Corowa, attention was drawn to the danger of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Near Culcairn Haystacks and Truck Destroyed
About an hour before sunset on Saturday afternoon, two haystacks and a motor truck were destroyed by fire on Mr. H. Burton’s,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire Bombs Over England London, April 15
Night raiders showered fire bombs over two north-east coast towns last night, causing fires, which were quickly controlled by fire-watchers…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →£15,000 for Auxiliary Fire Services Sydney
The Minister in Charge of National Emergency Services in N.S.W. (Mr. Primrose) stated to-day that £ 15,000 had been provided by the Government…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Forest Fire
A forest fire has been raging since last Friday on the fringe of the forest leaseholds at "St. Helena," near the Edward River about seven miles…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →London Keeps Close Watch on Fires
When incendiary bombs are raining on London, these men are among the most important keymen in the metropolis, for they have before them the heart of the controls of the London Fire Brigades. The maps are provided with tiny lights to show activities at a glance. Combating fires is one of the most difficult and dangerous tasks of auxiliary firemen and air raid wardens…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grass Fire In Forest
An unusual April grass fire occurred in Millewa Forest, about 12 miles east of Mathoura early in the week when about 900 acres of grass were destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Truck and Haystacks Destroyed by Fire
CULCAIEN. — Last Saturday afternoon two haystacks and a motor truck were totally destroyed by fire on Mr. H. Burton's property about half-way…
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