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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1943

170 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 9

Producers’ Problems Fact and Theory Noxious Animals—War Conditions Bush Fires

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 November 1943 · page 7

Our Shire Council should take very strong and emphatic action in getting permission to burn off in this district this season. We could not have a…

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Old Nitrate of Soda Bags Warning Regarding Fire Risk

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 2

In view of the large quantities of nitrate of soda, now being purchased by commercial and household vegetable growers, attention is directed by Mr A. W. S. Moodie, of the Dept. of…

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Bush Fire Season

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 10

With the approach of the bush fire "season," the Bush Fires Advisory Committee has issued an urgent appeal to Shire Councils throughout…

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Allied Bombers Cause Fires Visible 35 Miles Away

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1943 · page 1

Allied bombing attacks have been general, according to a communique issued at General MacArthur's Headquarters to-day. In the north-eastern sector one of our night…

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French Troops Fire on Lebanese Rioters

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1943 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.—French tanks and armored cars appeared in the street of Beirut on Friday morning, when angry…

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Fire Causes Thousands of Pounds Damage

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 18 November 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Damage which it is estimated runs into thousands of pounds was…

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Fire in Shed Small Damage

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 4

A shed and its contents at the rear of premises occupied by Mr. L. B. Miller, Chemist, Otho Street, were partially destroyed by fire…

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Fire Rages On Ship In Home Port SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 2

Firemen from several brigades are fighting a fire in the hold of a ship at an Australian port,…

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Fire in Store Shed Serious Danger Averted

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 November 1943 · page 4

There was serious danger last night when a fire in a store room at the back of Messrs. Cansdell’s store spread to an adjoining shed…

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Fire Inquiries

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 4

Detective E. C. Chamagne, of Moree Police, who has been inquiring into the recent outbreaks of fire in Inverell, stated this afternoon that after close…

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Fire Brigade Inspection

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 15

During the week Inspector Goodwin and Motor Inspector Edie visited the local brigade on a tour of inspection. The local members were…

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Great Battle in Italy Surprise German Move Flame Throwers Provide Wall of Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 November 1943 · page 1

LONDON, Monday.—The Eighth Army turned loose all its artillery against German hill positions across the Sangro River on Sunday to open the new attack, says Reuter's correspondent…

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Lighting of Fires

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 4

With the advent of summer and the increased danger from fire, Mr. P. Conway, officer in charge of Inverell Fire Brigade, has issued a reminder in…

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Bush Fire Campaign

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 December 1943 · page 2

The annual campaign to prevent bush fires, organised each year by the Bush Fires Advisory Committee, was officially opened last week over…

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Big Sydney Fire Expected To Smoulder For Days SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 December 1943 · page 2

Damage estimated at many thousands of pounds was caused when a fire broke out at Speare's brick and pipe works, Lakemba, last night…

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Opening of Bush Fire Campaign

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 December 1943 · page 6

The annual campaign to prevent bush fires, organised each year by the Bish Fires Advisory Committee, was officially opened by the Acting…

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Fires Raging in Berlin

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 18 December 1943 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.—According to Reuter's Stockholm correspondent, a passenger from Berlin on Friday reported that…

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Danger in the Lighting of Fires

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 December 1943 · page 4

Principal C. B. Newling to-day issued a warning of the danger of persons visiting the Teachers' College playing fields lighting fires…

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Child Rescued from Fire

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 December 1943 · page 2

The residence of Mr Ivan Cavanagh and an empty shop adjoining it was totally destroyed by fire at Ebor recently Leaving the baby asleep in the…

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School News Bush Fire Essays

The Uralla Times · Tuesday 21 December 1943 · page 2

The essay competition on the subject "Why we should prevent bush fires" was finalised last week and resulted in some very good efforts on…

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