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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1945

189 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 10

Tivoli Fire Inquest Opens SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 October 1945 · page 1

Diana Hartt (19), who was burned in the Tivoli Theatre fire on September 1, has not yet been told that the two other girls had died as a result…

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Inquest on Theatre Fire Deaths Opened in Sydney To-day SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 October 1945 · page 4

Diana Hartt (19), who was burned in the Tivoli Theatre fire on September 1, has not yet been told that the two other girls died as a…

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The Creek and the Bush Fire

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 October 1945 · page 6
Also in The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser

Watercourses are useful as firebreak — but not always. The Bush Fires Advisory Committee reports that a small fire started in a paddock near…

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Fire Protection Underwriters Support City Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 October 1945 · page 8

Accident Underwriters' Association informed Armidale City Council on Monday night that it was in favour of appointing…

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Fire at Gilgai Post Office, Store and Dwelling Gutted Woman Severely Burned

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 October 1945 · page 4

Gilgai Post Office, general store and residence were completely gutted by fire yesterday morning and Mrs. S. D. Woodford, who…

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Fire Brigade's Prompt Action Averts Serious Fire Danger

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 November 1945 · page 1

At about 10.30 a.m. Sunday morning the Guyra Fire Brigade was called to extinguish a fire which had broken out in a shed at the home…

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Watchman Fires Shot at Intruders Police Detain Two Men SYDNEY

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 November 1945 · page 1

Disturbing two men who had climbed on the roof of a garage on the Pacific Highway, Gordon, early to-day, Joe Watson,…

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Two Children Die in Fire Electric Jug Caused Conflagration?

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 November 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.— A brother and sister, Garth Rankin Findley, aged 1, and Gail Barbara…

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Further Warnings Against Bushfires SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 1

Temperatures are again rising throughout the State to-day and further Warnings have been issued against bushfires…

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Heavy Bush Fire Penalties

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 2

To escape the tragic losses and suffering experienced in New South Wales and victoria in recent years, every citizen must regard fire…

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Plane on Fire Fortunate Rescue Before Explosion SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 1

It is disclosed that when a Liberator plane carrying 24 Australian service women on leave from Morotai to Sydney, was over…

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Ian Dies in Truck Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 1

MAITLAND, Thursday.—When his utility truck caught fire near Greta yesterday, John Roy…

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Man's Ghastly Death Fatally Burned When Truck Catches Fire Clothes Set Alight by Petrol Explosion MAITLAND

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 1

When his utility truck caught fire near Greta yesterday, John Roy Swinton (44), married, fruiterer, of…

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Further Bushfire Warnings

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Temperatures are rising throughout the State to-day and heatwave conditions are expected…

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Fire Danger Warning Issued

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 4

Mr. Lewis, Fire Captain, to-day stresses the urgent need for everyone to note that burning off is strictly prohibited during the dry weather…

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Rioting in Cairo Britishers Forced to fire One Hundred Jews Killed CAIRO

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 1

Over 100 jews were killed in Tripolitania rioting, says a British communique issued last night. “British troops on several occasions…

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N.S.W. in Grip of Heat Wave Inland Temperatures Soar New Bushfire Warning Issued SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 8

Almost the whole of N.S.W. is now gripped by heat wave conditions. Another bush fire warning was issued this…

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Second Fire in Two Days Near Site of Ammunition Depot

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 1

BRISBANE, Saturday.—The second fire in two days broke out yesterday at Mt. Cootha, where the…

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Fire

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 November 1945 · page 3

At about 5.45 this morning the Fire Brigade received a summons and, without less of time, Capt. Lewis and six men were on the scene at the…

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