Fire Fighting Equipment
The Murray Shire Council has been advised that by the Department of Local Government that a "Quick Quench" fire fighting equipment has…
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438 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 22
Police Fire on Ambulance. “A Roadside Ambush” LONDON
The police from a roadside ambush fired on an American ambulance when it failed to stop at Berwick -on-Tweed last night, says…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Good Save By Albury Fire Brigade Groceries and Sugar Destroyed
Albury Fire Brigade’s prompt action early yesterday morning prevented a fire which enveloped a bulk grocery store, garage and[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Caravan Destroyed by Fire
On Thursday of last week a caravan belonging to Mr. and Mrs, G. Kirkham, of North Balwyn, who were camping at the Grove Yarrawonga…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Australian Airmen Big Losers in Jap Fire KURE
Exploding ammunition [?] fire fighters when four two-storey barrack Buildings housing Australian Force units at Bo[?] in the British…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Last Minute News Fire on Steamer Subdned LONDON
The Are on the Cape Douglas (earlier references elsewhere in this issue), has been subdued. The German prisoners of war have been landed, but…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire on Ship with 1000 P.O.W. Aboard LONDON
A fire has broken out aboard the American vessel, Cape Douglas, in Mersey, off Birkenhead. The ship arrived last night from San…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire in Paint Factory Sydney
Damage estimated at hundreds of pounds was caused by a fire which broke out in the varnish room at Taubman’s paint factory, St Peters…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Road Worker a Human Torch Kerosene Thrown On Fire; Albury Inquest Story
A pair of men’s trousers, the legs of which were burnt almost to cinders, were an exhibit in the Coroner’s Court at Albury on Saturday when the Coroner (Mr M. S. Meagher) held an inquiry into the death of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Town Set on Fire Indonesian Extremists Blamed London
More than a third of the southern half of Bandoeng, Java’s pre-war summer capital, has been burned by Indonesian extremists, says the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire-Ruined City Occupied Indians’ Entry Into Bandeong LONDON
Indian troops, veterans of the great Imphal stand, have occupied the whole of the built-up area of Bandoeng, states the Batavia…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Jerilderie Shed and Motor Truck Destroyed
A fire occurred at Jerilderie on Friday last when sheds and contents owned by Mr. H. W. Thomas were, practically completely…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Delegates to the Annual Bush Fire Conference at Corowa recently
From left to right: Mr. R. J. Pile (NSW Bush Fires Advisory Committee), A. G. Kingsmill (Executive Member, NSW Bush Fires Advisory Committee), Supt. P. G. Crafter (Police Dept South Australia) Cr. T. C. Sanger cr. N. J. Bird (President, Coreen Shire)…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Laundry Destroyed by Fire
The laundry at the municipal refreshment rooms, Wodonga, was destroyed by fire on Saturday night. A sleepout was also badly damaged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Apartment House Auckland
Several people were injured when a fire swept through an apartment house in Wellington last night. The flames raced so quickly through the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →To Fire “Long Range Rockets” CANBERRA
A British mission will leave for Australia shortly to investigate the potentialities of setting up an establishment here to assist in the development…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire Engine Driver Found Guilty of Negligent Driving SYDNEY
John Edwin Cook, driver of a fire brigade engine, was today found guilty of negligent driving, and was bound over to be of good behavior for 12…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in Edwardes Street
This afternoon the fire brigade was called out to a fire at Mr S. Taylor’s residence. 16 Edwardes street. The fire was soon under control, but a considerable…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Salvage Sale of Damaged Grocery Stock To-morrow (Wednesday), 11 a.m. at Carter’s Mart, Dean St., Albury
COMPRISING 9 cases of Holbrook Sauce; 11/12th doz. toilet rolls; 1 and 9/12th doz. cakes Sol vol: 2 gross Palm Olive Soap; 12 dozen White Lily Floor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Damage in Railways Workshop Sydney
Electrical equipment and machinery in the blower room of the Everleigh railway workshops woo badly damaged this afternoon when more than 100 gallons of all caught…
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