Weston Fire Brigade Busy
Weston Fire Brigade was summoned to a bush fire which threatened several homes in Elford-avenue. The firefighters under Captain S. Norris had a strenuous time…
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Fires & bushfires, 1938
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Detectives Inquire Irrigation Area Mystery Fires YENDA
Detectives Ramus and Wilson arrived at Griffith to-day to make inquiries into the mysterious fires which destroyed fruit packing stores at Leeton and Yenda,…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Ayrfield Fire Evidence at Inquest
A fire, which broke out at Ayrfield No. 1 Colliery on the night of November 23, was investigated by the Kurri…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Heavier Commitments Fire Fighting Costs SYDNEY
The Secretary of the Board of Fire Commissioners (Mr. H. M. Webb) said to-day that the now award for firemen made recently by the Industrial Commission would…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fierce Fire at Keinbah Settlers' Homes Were Saved
Only vigorous fire-fighting and a fortunate change in the direction of the wind saved isolated homes of settlers at…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Ayrfield Fire Inquiry Miners Were Not Informed MR. T. Hoare's Protest
"While we had no intention of being represented at the inquiry into the fire at Ayrfield colliery, to be conducted by the Cessnock District…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Disastrous Fire at Maitland Store
Christmas stock worth £15,000 was destroyed by a fire at the West Maitland store of the Cash and Carry Drapery Company in High-street yesterday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Fire in Shed Behind Power House
A small fire occurred in a galvanished iron shed at the rear of the Zara-street Power House shortly after 9 o'clock last night. The outbreak occurred among…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Unusual Cause of Fire Officer's Theory At Maitland
Fire brigade officers believe that the fire at the Cash and Carry Drapery Store, High-street, West Maitland…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Open Verdict Ayrfield No. 1 Fire "Spontaneous Heating Not Responsible" Was Insured for £8080
An open verdict was returned by the Coroner (Mr. A. W. Johns), who held an inquiry at the Kurri Kurri Courthouse yesterday afternoon into the fire which…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Volunteers From Spain 300 Return to Britain Rebel Warship Fires on Steamer French Destroyer to Rescue (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, December 8
Three hundred British volunteers who have returned from Spain after service with the International, Brigade were cheered on their arrival at Victoria…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Maitland Fire Big Drapery Store £15,000 Christmas Stock Lost Shoppers and Staff Beat Hurried Retreat
Extensive damage was caused by a fire, which, starting suddenly in a window, swept rapidly through the building of the Cash and Carry…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Bush Fires Rage on Mountains Flames Advance On Five-Mile Front SPRINGWOOD
Bush fires are raging on a five-mile, front between Wood, ford and Lawson on the Blue Mountains…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Gale Havoc in Newcastle and Suburbs Theatre Torn Down at Charlestown Many Buildings Unroofed In Other Suburbs Grave Bush Fire Peril
The worst westerly gale for years swept Newcastle district to-day, leaving a trail of havoc and destruction in the city and in every suburb. A dense pall of bush fire smoke and dust hung low ever the district and extended for miles out to sea…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Firemen Attended This Incinerator Fire
THE FIRE BRIGADE was called to the city incinerator in Parry-street last night for the second time in its brief career. The difficulty, as on the first…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Haze Over City Newcastle Feels Humidity Wallsend Grass Fires
Newcastle experienced another sultry day yesterday, but the sun was almost hidden by a thick haze like smoke from bushfires. All day the haze hung over…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Preventing a Fire Too Many Adjustment to Incinerator
A very minor adjustment at the incinerator in Parry-street will obviate the risk of one fire too many as was the case…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fierce Gale and Bush-fires Ravage Newcastle District
A fireman and civilian fighting a bush-fire near Charlestown during Saturday's roaring westerly. Amateurs joined professionals in many localities, and saved valuable houses…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →£150,000 Fire at Waterloo Glass Works Blaze Bursting Bottles Firemen in Danger SYDNEY
The whole of the Australian Glass Manufacturers' Co, Ltd. works at Waterloo, valued at millions of pounds, were threatened…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire at Aberdare
A smart response by Cessnock Fire Brigade to-day saved a house in Congewal-street. Aberdare, owned and occupied by Mr. John Grieg. The flames…
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