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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1944

298 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 15

Bushfire Menace Warning to Motorists

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 October 1944 · page 10

In view of the onrush of hot weather, the N.R.M.A. issues a warning to motorists against the careless use of fire, which is punishable by…

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Bushfire Menace Warning to Motorists

Guyra Argus · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 8

In view of the onrush of hot weather, the N.R.M.A. issues a warning to motorists against the careless use of fire, which is punishable by…

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Local and General Woodyard Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 October 1944 · page 2

The fire brigade received a call this morning to Mr. J. Koble's woodyard, where a fire had broken out in a stack of wood…

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Fire at Walcha WALCHA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1944 · page 6

The furniture arcade and four - roomed residence of Mrs. E. P. McGuire was destroyed by fire shortly after…

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Memorial Theatre Next Saturday "Ball of Fire."

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 6 November 1944 · page 3

Packed with novel and delightful situations, along with brilliant dialogue and the work of an ideal cast headed by Gary Cooper and Barbara…

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From Fighting Germans in Africa to Fighting Bush Fires in Australia

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 4

The Commonwealth Disposals Commission has offered to make available through State Government and other appropriate…

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From Fighting the Germans in Africa to Fighting Bush Fires in Australia

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 November 1944 · page 3

The Commonwealth Disposals Commission has offered to make available through State Government and other appropriate…

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Reporter Escapes Fire of Two Armies

The Uralla Times · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 4

Algiers, June 9.—Stoyan Prebichevich, war correspondent for Time and Life magazines, told to-day the exciting story of 14 hours in the…

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Byron Street Fire Cottage Totally Destroyed

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 4

At about 7.15 p.m. yesterday the Fire Brigade received a call to a fire which had broken out at a cottage at 220 Byron Street, occupied by Mrs…

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"It's an Ill Wind—" Shire Council's Discovery After Fire

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 13 November 1944 · page 4

A peculiar position existing between the City Council and Dumaresq Shire Council as the result of a fire recently in a shire shed was…

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State Swelters 110 Degrees in West Warning of Bushfire Danger Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 13 November 1944 · page 8

Heat-wave conditions were developing over practically the whole of the State during the week-end and in the western districts firce dust…

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Bush Fires on Mountains Many Thousands of Pounds Damage

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 November 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— Bush fires are still raging in many parts of the Blue Mountains, but none at…

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Cane Fibre Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 November 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY. Tuesday— It is believed it will take several weeks for the [?] which brake out yesterday…

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Pallamallawa Fire

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 November 1944 · page 3

A serious fire broke out at Milguy, a property owned by Mr. P. Thompson, on Monday, the 6th inst., when 450 bags of wheat and about eighty…

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City Council Fire PROTECTlON COSTS £1219 National Fitness Camp at Armidale? Threat to Insurance Company

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1944 · page 8

Cost of Armidale's fire brigade for 1945 is estimated at £1219. Chief items are: Salaries £540, clothing £40, hose…

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Dust: Fires Half the Country in the Air

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 November 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Fresh dust storms have occurred in the west and south west of the State…

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Bush Fire Farmer Badly Burnt SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 1

It is revealed that William Edwards. 50, pig farmer, who was badly burned yesterday when his homestead at Menai was destroyed by bushfire was…

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Bush Fire Destroys Farm House Owner Disfigured Beyond Recognition Chained Dog Incinerated Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 1

It is now revealed that William Edwards (50), pig farmer, who was badly burned yesterday when his…

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Grass Fires Brigade Receives Two Calls

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 1

Inverell Fire Brigade was called out twice yesterday afternoon to deal with grass fires which endangered buildings…

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Grass Fire Officer's Prompt Action Prevents Serious Damage

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 6

After a lapse of about three months, Armidale was again reminded of the danger of fire when grass caught alight…

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