Fire Danger
The danger of the fire menace was clearly demonstrated by a small grass fire which occurred on the Ivor-street side of the "Observer" Office…
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Fires Rage in Blue Mountains SYDNEY
At a late hour tonight fires were raging over a big area of the Blue Mountains. The country from Springwoord to Mt. Victoria was a mass of flames…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →MULWALA Formation of Fire Brigade
A largely attended public meeting was held in the Mulwala Hall on the 6th inst. for the purpose of forming a fire brigade at Mulwala, and to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Advance West of Maas Maginot Guns Fire on Americans London, Thurs.--AAP
With General Dempsey's advanced units west from the Maas River already more than, 7 miles ahead of the line from which he…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sydney Ringed By Bushfires 300 Firemen Fight Flames SYDNEY
Bushfires in the Blue Mountains and in Sydney’s outer suburbs which had momentarily died down, blazed afresh today and became threatening…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Towns in Danger Bush Fires Raging SYDNEY
Fires are racing through Blur Mountain districts completely out of control. Whipped by a strong westerly wind, they have beaten weary fire…
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Incidentally, severe restrictions on the of gas producer units at times [?]hen bush fire warnings have been [?]ued are contained in the Country…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Culcairn Bush Fire Brigade
The following were present at the [?] of the Culcairn Bush Fire [?]:— Messrs J. A. Ba[?] [?] A. J. Gardiner (secretary [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Havoc 22 Homes Destroyed SYDNEY
Bush fires in the Blue Mountains areas now seem to be under control, but residents still fear that chances in the wind may freshen the flames…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Under Fire Walla C.P. Criticises Curlin Government
An enthusiastic meeting of the Australian Country Party was held at Walla on Thursday night, and a strong branch of the party was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →To Reduce Bush Fire Danger Precautions With Gas Producers
The NSW. Chief Secretary directs attention to the fact that, under the Bush and Rural Fires [?] Order issued [?] to the National…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fires Raging on Blue Mountains Other Districts Are Also Ablaze SYDNEY
The Blue Mountains are ablaze again. Strong winds from the West Whipped the fires that appeared dead into flames Mid now from one side of the mountains to the other there is a chain of fierce fires…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Jap Navy Loses Again Battleship And Cruiser Set On Fire (From Frank Dexter, on Leyte Island)
The Japanese Navy suffered another severe blow when a battleship and a heavy cruiser were set on fire by Liberators in ait attack on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Called to Grass Fire
Albury Fire Brigade caused a stir when it swept through Dean st. yesterday afternoon with walling siren on its way to quell a small grass fire in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Helps Bush Fire Sufferers SYDNEY
In extending the deep sympathy the Government to those who lost their homes, stock and property in serious wide-spread bushfires of last…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →BAND Fire Brigade
At the annual moiling of Rand Tire Brigade the following office hearers were elected; President Mr A. R. Townsend: vice-president Mr A. H. Tall: secretary. Mr A…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bathheater Causes Fire
The local fire brigade was called to an outbreak of fire at the residence of Mr. A. Shaw in Alfred street, at about 5.30 on Wednesday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motoring in Bush Fires
The NRMA reports that many motor vehicles were were brought to a sudden stop on the road during the recent [?]ent wave because of [?] lock. Some drivers who…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Reducing Fire Risks Canberra
The acting Prime Minister (Mr Forde) has told the State Premiers that every effort would be made to adjust petrol issues in likely fire areas…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grass Fire in Stephen Street
The fire brigade was called to a small grass fire in Stephen st about 10 o’clock last night, promptly dealt with the outbreak before much damage had…
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