Bradman Helps to Fight Fire SYDNEY
Don Bradman who is taking things easy in Sydney says he feels perfectly fit for the second Test Bradman was trying out a new bat at [?] store at…
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Two Boys Arrested Following Tragic Fire 43 Now Believed Dead New York
Two boys, aged 13 years and 10 years have been arrested and charged with arson in connection with the shattering of the Washington Heights…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Items of News Fire Spreads From Incinerator
Fire spread from an uncovered incinerator at the rear of Waterson’s furniture store in the Big Store block. Dean st. yesterday afternoon to a pile…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Burned on Ship for Week SYDNEY
The vessel Tarn, which arrived at Sydney to-day, caught fire when 45 miles from Dakar and it was a week before the fire was completely out…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Reminders From Albury Fire Chief
Albury fire chief (Mr H. Pettit) said yesterday that, restrictions against lighting fires in the open had not yet been imposed in this district, but would…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parts of State Like Tinder Bush Fire Danger Warning SYDNEY
With hot dry conditions prevailing throughout NSW there is a general danger of bushfires. The Weather Bureau tonight issued a warning…
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A fire broke out at “Knaith,” the property of Mr W. J. Pollard, on the Oura road, about seven miles from Wagga, late yesterday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at East Albury
About a quarter-acre of grass was burned yesterday on a vacant allotment in Mount street East Albury. The fire brigade received the call at 3.45 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in West Albury
Prompt and strenuous action on the part of people of West Albury saved two cottages which were threatened yesterday when a fire broke out in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grass Fire at Coreen Matter Reported to Police
At about 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday a grass fire broke out on Mr. R. F. Hudson's "Kardinia" property at Coreen…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire Bug at Work Brigade Called To Three Outbreaks
Three mystery fires occurred in Albury yesterday. They caused little damage, but their nuisance value greatly annoyed firemen…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Many Bush and Grass Fires in Victoria Two Young Men Arrested At Seymour MELBOURNE
With temperatures throughout the State soaring well over the century, bush and grass fires broke out in many areas today. Twenty bush and grass fires were reported in country districts and metropolitan fire brigades were called to 80 outbreaks…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£18,000 Damage in 20 Minutes Factory and Timber Yard Fire Melbourne
Damage estimated at £18,000 was caused when a factory and timber yard owned by W. C. Cone and Co., shipping contractors,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Items of News Four Small Fires
Albury fire brigade dealt with four small grass fires at the weekend, all of unexplained origin. On Saturday two occurred at the top end of Kiewa street…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire on "Jillamatong"
On Friday last at about 2.30 p.m. a fire started in a stubble paddock on Mr. E. C. Nicholson's "Jiliamatong" property on the Mulwala road…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grass Fire Near Rutherglen
On Thursday afternoon of last week a grass fire occurred on Mr. D. Browning's property, Brimin, in the vicinity of the house, The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wahgunyah Fire Brigade Volunteer Firemen Enrolled
One of the most enthusiastic meetings held in Wahgunyah for some time was that held last Thursday evening in the School of Arts, the object being to enrol volunteers for a fire brigade for the town. There were over 50 men present, and their keenness can be judged…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →To Prevent Bush Fires Observe These Primary Precautions
Nine out of ten bushfires are man-made, points out the NSW Bush Fires Advisory Committee. Most of them are caused by carelessness ignorance,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Items of News Bakehouse Catches Fire
Rafters of Thiel’s bakehouse in Olive street caught alight yesterday afternoon when the oven became overheated. The fire brigade was soon on the spot and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Destroys Cabaret SYDNEY
Riverview Cabaret at Tom Ugly’s Point was destroyed by fire early this morning about two hours after 750 holiday makers had left the building…
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