Gaol Wagon on Fire
SYDNEY, Tues. : A prison van used to convey prisoners to Long Bay gaol caught fire today on the way to the prison…
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One climber saved, but fire others die
CHAMONIX, Tues.: Alpine guides early today rescued an injured mountaineer, George Barbacki, after he had spent…
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Lachlan side landholders blame pig hunters for starting two recent fires in the heavy growth of dried grass…
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Over 500 people attended the annual Fire Brigade ball in the Shire Hall on Tuesday night. It was considered one of the most…
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SYDNEY, Fri.: New bushfire fighting equipment worth £120,462 would be distribute to councils before next summer, the Minister…
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MELBOURNE, Sun. : An intruder fired a shot at 18-year-old Phillip Cleeland as he entered the sleepout of his home in Thomas St., Hampton, last night…
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MANILA, Sun.: Eleven people were killed and four others are missing in a fire which destroyed a business section of Cebu city,…
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ALEXANDRIA, Sun.: Egypt would not regard Russian occupation of the country any worse than they regarded the present British occupation. Major Salah Salem, Minister for National Guidance, said last night. Major Salem was replying…
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MELBOURNE, Mon.: The fifth mysterious school fire in recent weeks tonight gutted the Research State School, 18 miles…
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MELBOURNE, Mon.: The acting Premier (Mr Galvin) Will “hold fire” on the lottery issue until he meets the deputation from…
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Holbrook Shire Council yesterday considered a letter from the Department of Main Roads concerning the control and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →£45,000 verdict for Holbrook pastoral co.: bush fires sequel
SYDNEY, Tues.: Mr. Justice Herron, in the Supreme Court today, gave a verdict of £45,000 against the N.S.W. Railways Commissioner for damages caused by a bush fire in the Wagga district 18 months ago. He made the award to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bus burnt out: man allegedly threw matches into a pool of petrol
The alleged action of a man throwing three or four lighted matches into a pool of petrol in Wodonga place last evening completely burnt out an Eastern Roadlines bus which had stopped 40 yards away. The bus was…
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As Mr. Alec. Prosser was returning from lunch on Thursday last, he saw what he at first though was a reflection…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tallon in Fire Rescue Drama
LONDON, Wed.: Australian wicket keeper Don Tallon and his car driver helped to rescue the driver of a lorry while others…
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MELBOURNE, Wed.: Diggers of Second and Third Battalions, Royal Australian Regiment, are finding out that “cease fire”…
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New bush fire fighting equipment worth £120,462 would be distributed to council before next summer the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Quandongs Fire Still Active
After about a fortnight of intermittent burning the fire on the Quandongs, in the flooded country on the Lachlan River, between…
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CANBERRA, Thurs.: About 2700 Australian servicemen in Korea and Korean waters will receive a special “cease fire” gift…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police are under fire over Christie, Evans murders
LONDON, Thurs.: There had been “a number” of grave irregularities committed by police in the Christie and Evans murder cases, a Labor lawyer declared in the House of…
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