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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1933

326 stories in New England's papers · page 10 of 17

Colliery Fires Fresh Outbreak at Hillend CESSNOCK

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 July 1933 · page 1

Although it is thought the underground fires at Hillend Colliery, which caused such anixety some months ago, had been controlled,…

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House on Fire Child Burnt to Death MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 July 1933 · page 1

Mrs. E. Wearne, of Moorabbin when returning from a brief visit to a neighbour last night, found her house in flames…

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Fire-proof Dresses

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 17 July 1933 · page 4

Children's dresses may be rendered well-nigh fire-proof if in the last rinsing water or in the starch in which they are stiffened 1 oz. of…

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Fire Board's President to Visit Glen Innes

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1933 · page 4

The Honorable T. J. Smith, M.L.C., President of the Board of Fire Commissioners, together with other members of the Board will visit Glen…

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Sydney Fire. Horses Rescued. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 24 July 1933 · page 1

Considerable damage was done by a fire at Johnson's stables at Alexandria early this morning. A number of horses was rescued by…

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Rubbish Fires

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 2 August 1933 · page 4

The officer in charge of the Firs Station, Mr. T. Jacobs, would be pleased if householders would communicate with the station when they are…

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Destroyed by Fire Europe's Largest Warehouse 5000 Persons Lose Employment Paris

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 August 1933 · page 1

Cotonnerie De Fives, at Lite the largest warehouse in Europe, was destroyed by fire due to spontaneous com[?]ion. Thirty-three thousand bales…

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Deaths by Fire

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 7 August 1933 · page 3

It ought to be generally understood, that whether in escaping from a burning building, or in endeavoring to rescue a person who has been unable to…

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The Fire Fighters Commissioners' Visit Quarters for Glen Innes ? Long Service Medal Presented

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 August 1933 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon the New South Wales Fire Commissioners visited Glen Innes. After a satisfactory inspection of the local…

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Democracy Under Fire Where Has It Failed ? What of the 'Isms of the World ? Interesting Address By Mr. V. C. Thompson, M.H.R.

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 August 1933 · page 7

One of the most interesting and enlightening addresses given to the Glen Innes Presbyterian Men's League was that delivered by Mr. V. C. Thompson, M.H.R., on Sunday afternoon last, and entitled "Democracy or an 'Ism?"…

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Fear of Nazis Reichstag Fire Trial London

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 August 1933 · page 3

If the prisoners accused of setting fire to the Reichstag are really tried at Leipzig in September (states the…

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Heroism Rewarded Armidale Resident Gains Distinction Sequel to Fire Tragedy Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 4

The Royal Shipwreck Relief and Humane Society' has decided to award a bronze medal and certificate of merit to Denis Justin…

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Fire Brigades Remarkable Efficiency SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 14 August 1933 · page 1

Mr. P. T. Nance, Chief Officer of the N.S.W. Tire Erigades says the brigade ranks among the foremost in the world and that fire losses in…

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Fire Brigade Service Equal to the World's Best Twelve Seconds Limit Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 August 1933 · page 1

Mr. T. Nance, chief officer of the N.S.W. Fire Brigades, says that the brigade ranks among the foremost in the world and that fire losses in…

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Big Fire Toowoomba Business Premises

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 4

Damage estimated at between £12 000 and £15000 was caused early on Sunday morning by a fire which gutted a.brick building…

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Soldiers to Fire Disorder in Cuba HAVANA

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 1

'Renewed outbursts of looting and arson impelled the military authorities to order soldiers to fire on all persons violating public order…

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Fire Commissioners Visit to Guyra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1933 · page 6

Messrs. T. J. Smith, M.L.C. (president of the Board); T. E. Collins; M.L.G. (Shire and Municipal representative tit volunteer firemen), T. S…

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Our New Serial "Six Were to Die." Chapter 26.--Into the Fire

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 2

For the first time in his life, Dr. Britling knew the emptiness in the pit of the stomach and the weak trembling in the legs which are…

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Communist Espionage Revealed by Fire Details of Arms and Defence Paris

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 August 1933 · page 1

As a result of a suburban fire, a widespread Communist espionage system was revealed. The fire broke out while a man was…

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Steamer on Fire Forty-six Rescued AMSTERDAM

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 August 1933 · page 1

A wireless message from the Dutch steamer Hercules tells a thrilling story of the rescue of 46 men, being the crew and passengers of the…

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