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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1948

283 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 15

Russian Officer Fires on German Mob Sequel to Visit to Girl in American Zone Berlin

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 1

A Russian lieutenant fired on a German mob in the American sector of Berlin yesterday, wounding at least one German, and then apologised to the American Military Police who were rushed to…

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Bingara wants Fire Brigade

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 2

A public meeting in Bingara decided that the Shire Council be requested to approach the Board of Fire Commissioners of New…

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Warialda Man on Fire

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 October 1948 · page 1

Mr. Les Cross is a patient in Warialda Hospital suffering from severe burns received on Wednesday last. He was…

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Fire Destroys Atom Information

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 October 1948 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday— Two years research into atomic energy and cosmic rays were totally destroyed when the…

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Council Move Reduce Fire Station Staff

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 October 1948 · page 4

Action has been taken to secure a reduction of the permanent staff at Inverell Fire Station, and…

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Atomic Research Destroyed by Fire at University

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 6 October 1948 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Two years research into atomic energy and cosmic rays was totally destroyed when the laboratory…

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Old Man Dies After Fighting Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 1

An 80-year-old man died yesterday soon after saying fence posts threatened by a grass fire at Graham's Valley…

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Bushfire Danger Special Precautions Taken Engine for State Forest

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 8

Following the recent warning by the Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) that the coming…

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Police Investigate Goondiwindi Fires

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 1

GOONDIWINDI: Detective-Sergeant Hird, of the Toowoomba police, has arrived in Goondiwindi to thoroughly investigate…

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Bushfire Danger Special Precautions Taken Engine for State Forest

The Uralla Times · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 7

Following the recent warning by the Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) that the coming…

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Fire Destroys Texas Hall

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 October 1948 · page 4

Fire caused damage estimated at £2,500 and completely destroyed the Texas Memorial Hall…

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Fled To Escape Garage Fire

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 October 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday. — Dozens of persons ran from their beds in night attire early this morning when a fire occurred in a…

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Fire in Sydney Garage Block of Flats Threatened Occupants Rescued SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1948 · page 2

Dozens of persons ran from their beds in night attire early this morning when a fire occurred in…

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Bush Fire Danger

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 4

The Chief Secretary, Mr. Baddeley stated today that on the recommendation of the Bush Fires Advisory…

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Fire Destroys Western Hotel

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 1

HILLSTON, Monday.—A mysterious fire, which followed a loud explosion almost completely destroyed the £35,000…

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Fire, Explosion Destroys Hotel HILLSTON

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 1

A mysterious fire, which followed a loud explosion, almost completely destroyed the £35,000…

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Mystery Fire at Hillston Hotel Burned To Ground Guests Flee in Night Attire HILLSTON, Mon

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 1

A mysterious fire which followed a loud explosion almost completely destroyed the £35,000…

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No Cease-Fire

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.— While the United Nations Security Council wag yesterday unanimously ordering both…

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Agreement of Fire Problem

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 1

BERLIN, Wednesday.—Eire's Cabinet last night announced that it was [?] satisfied with the report of its…

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Frost And Fires Cause Week-End Damage

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 25 October 1948 · page 2

Frosts, and bushfires precipitated by the long dry spell, high temperatures and drying westerly winds, have caused extensive damage to crops and pastures over the last week…

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