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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1942

228 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 12

Fire Officers "Black" Sequel to Three Deaths BRISBANE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 4

At a mass meeting, held last night, of Brisbane firemen, two brigade officers were claimed by resolution to have been guilty of…

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Nullamanna Notes Personal--Dance--Bush Fires--Dry Season

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 6

Mr. and Mrs. Delaney have returned to Queensland after spending Christmas with Mrs. Delaney's parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. Forsyth "Innes Glen."…

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Bush Fires Caused by Boys Danger in Event of Raids

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 3

Speaking over the National Network, the chairman of the Bush Fires Advisory Committee (Mr. H. E. Messer) said that the…

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Warn the Brigade Before Starting Fires Armidale Officer's Advice

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 4

Any person who sets fire to inflammable matter, such as refuse or grass, and makes a fire on land coming within the…

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Watchman Dies While Fighting Fire Sidney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 5

Responding to a fire call at the [?] wool store, Alexandria, last night, police and firemen found the Watchman, Frederick…

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Bush Fires

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 6

Speaking over the national net-work last week, the Chairman of the Bush Fires Advisory Committee Mr. H. E. Me ser) said that the…

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Bush Fire On "Lindon" Station

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 4

A bush fire broke out on "London" a grating property in the Uralla district to-day. Uralla police and civilians went to…

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Disastrous Fire In United States LYNN Massachusetts[?]

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 1

A disastrous fire which raged throughout the night destroyed a large apartment building. Five dead have been identified, but…

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Five Dead in U.S.A Fire Lynn (Massachusetts)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 4

A disastrous fire Which raged throughout the night destroyed a large apartment building. Five dead have been identified…

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Bush Fires

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 3

Speaking over the national network last week, the Chairman of the Bush Fires Advisory committee (Mr. H. E. Messer) said that the goal of the…

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Fire Endangers Buildings

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 8

A grass fire which broke out on Mr. Isaac Hicks' property on the Baiala road, while Mr. Hicks and his daughter were in town, was extinguished…

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Fire in Shed Brigade Called Out

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 5

Armidale Fire Brigade was called to suppress a fire in a stied at the rear of premises near the north-western corner…

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Militia Baptised By Fire Australians Hold Japs in New Guinea R.A.A.F. Bombers Attacked Japanese Ships Sheltering in Rabaul Harbour MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 1

It was officially announced last night that Australian Militia and A.I.F. forces are resisting the Japanese invaders in New Guinea, where they are holding positions across the western end of Rabaul Peninsular. It was also revealed that R.A.A.F. bombers on Saturday night swooped down on…

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Graziers Assn. Bush Fire Brigade

The Uralla Times · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 2

The annual meeting of Uralla branch of the Graziers Association was held last saturday. The Chairman (Mr [?] Leslie), Sir Hugh…

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A.R.P. in Armidale Sand For Fire Bombs More Wardens Wanted

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

Sand for the extinction of incendiary bombs will be made available at various points throughout Armidale in the near…

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Bushfire Warnings

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 3

In the recent ban on publication and the broadcasting of meteorological information there are apparent anomalies which restrict the…

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Bush Fire Brigade Project Launched

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 3

The Committee elected by the Graziera Association to canvas the possibilities and interests of a Bush Fire Brigade for this…

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Bush Fires All Night Phone Service Minister's Statement

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 5

[?]event of serious bush [?] in any part of the CommonWealth, the local telephone exchange will give continuous day…

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Uralla Bush Fire Brigade Officers Elected

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 8

At a meeting of Uralla and district citizens it was decided to form a bush fire brigade at once…

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Bush Fire Brigade

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 3

At a meeting of the committee controlling the formation of a bush tire brigade met at Uralla on Saturday afternoon. The Mayor of Uralla…

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