Reprisals Feared Serbs Guide Planes With Fire LONDON, October 3
As a result of the action of Serbian civilians in lighting fires to guide Allied planes, the Yugo-Slav Government In London fears that…
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Walbundrie North Bush Fire Brigade Annual Meeting Held
At the annual meeting of the Walbundrie North Bush Fire Brigade the president (Mr Bonne Seldr[?] president Also present were Messrs D. McCall…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Indian Cremation Starts Grass Fire Sydney
Ashes from the blazing pyre of a Hindu started a fire which swept a grass area near Lismore cemetery yesterday. The pyre for the cremation was built of big…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bush Fire Organisation Meeting of North Coree Brigade
A meeting of the North Coree Bush Fire Brigade was held on Saturday afternoon last. There was a fair attendance, Mr. A. C…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Appeal to Bush Fire Brigades' Officers SYDNEY
Urging officers of bush fire brigades and other officials to become fully seized with with the powers which they now have under National Security Regulations, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Goolgowi Bush Fire Brigade
On Saturday, September 26th, at a well attended meeting in the Gool-gowie Hall, the local bushfire brigade was re-formed in such a way as…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Preventing Bosh Fires Report To Windouran Council
The following report submitted by the Shire Clerk, was read at Windouran Shire Council meeting yesterday:— I have to report that the Bush Flres…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire in Albury Home
When Mrs Greer left windows open and fire burning in the lounge room of the Wilcox st. home, which she rents from Mrs Wilson, sparks flew from…
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The possibility of women acting as auxiliaries in the lighting of bush fires is to be considered shortly by the Bush Fires Advisory Committee. The Chief Secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bash Fire Prevention Hume Shire Council Discussion
Bush fire prevention was a major item of discussion at yesterday's meeting of Borne Shire Council. Decided that each councillor should Investigate the position…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →£15,000 Timber Yard Fire Melbourne
Practically all the resources of men and equipment of the metropolitan fire stations north of the Yarra were called on this afternoon to cope with an extensive fire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Airman-gunner's Resource Kills E-boat Crews Under Fire LONDON. October 10
A story of initiative, resource and courage has come from the Middle East concerning an airman on duty at a desert landing ground near the sea…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Preparing for Fires Deputation Interviews Council
Messrs. A. L. Sage, H. B. Douglas, of Mathoura Bush Fire Brigade, and Mr. Heggie (Oil Co.) interviewed Murray Shire Council yesterday on behalf of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cookardinia Bush Fire Brigade
At the annual meeting of Cookardinia Bush Fire Brigade, Mr J. Parnell (vice-president) presided. Others present were Messrs Ross. D. Auld. Westmacolt,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Jeeilderie Shire Council Bush Fire Organisation, Outstanding Rates and Electricity Deposits, Etc
Bush fire fighting organisations, outstanding rates and unpaid electricity deposits, and valuations were amongst matters that occupied the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Affects Defence Works WOLLONGONG
A fire at Newbolt refractorines works, Thirroul, this morning caused between £5000 and .€00(10 damage, and vital defence and other essential service works…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Birganbigil Bush: Fire Brigade
Birganbigil Bush Fire Brigade has [?] re-formed Mr. W. F. Robertson has been elected captain and Messrs A. [?]miston, A. C. Bradford and G. Mills…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Control What New Regulations Say
A Bush and Rural Fixes Prevention Order, made by the NSW. Premier under Notional Security Regulations, and gazetted on September 24, marks…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bush Fire Brigade Annual Meeting Election of Officers
The annual meeting of the above was held on Friday, October 9, when in the absence of the President (Mr. M. J. Maher), Mr. J. Parnell…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Culcairn Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting Action Taken to Minimise Bush Fire Risk
At the ordinary monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council, held in the Council Chambers at Culcairn on Monday, the Department of Main Roads, Wagga, asked that special attention be given to the clearing of ground rubbish and undergrowth in the immediate vicinity of…
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