Cessnock Fewer Fires in 1943
Cessnock had no serious fires in 1943. There were 45 calls, including 12 false alarms. The brigade used 3180 feet of hose…
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Fires & bushfires, 1944
439 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 22
Farmer's Body Found After Fire
LAUNCESTON. — The charred body of George Long Coulson. 62. was found yesterday afternoon by his wife and daughter…
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ADELAIDE, Friday.—While attempting to beat out a grass fire near their home at Wilmington, Frederick William Gifford, 75, was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Utility Truck Fire at East Maitland
The bodywork of a small utility truck owned by Mr. M. W. Edwards was badly burnt when the vehicle caught fire in the roadway at…
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GEELONG, Sunday.—A devastating fire which swept Barrabool area late this afternoon destroyed between 1500 and 2000 acres of grassland,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Berlin Ravaged by Huge Fires After Big Raf Raid
LONDON, Monday.—A Royal Air Force pilot, who was over Berlin a few hours after Sunday night's 1000-ton raid, reported that two large areas of the city were in flames. The glow from these fires could still be seen when he…
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WASHINGTON, Monday,—Americans have carved out of the jungle of Bolgainville (Solomons) a 750ft, airfield, which is less than 250…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£30,000 Fire in Sydney
SYDNEY.—Damage estimated at approximately £30,000 was caused by fire at Marchant and Co. Pty. Ltd., printers, Broadway,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Near A.C.F. Canteen
A small fire broke out in rubbish at the rear of the Australian Comforts Fund canteen and hostel in Hunter-street West. Firemen from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bushfires Ravage N.z. Tourist District
AUCKLAND, Thursday. — Bushfires have been ravaging a large area of the famous Tauho district for the last two days. Feeding on the tinder-dry un-…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →428 Fire Calls in 1943
Fire brigades in the Newcastle district answered 428 fires calls in 1943. Figures supplied by Inspector J. Johns showed that this total 196…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Conditions
SYDNEY, Monday.—A bush fire warning was issued by the Acting State Meteorologist ( Mr. Newman). He said: "The general public and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Hundreds Lose Homes Victorian Bush Fires
MELBOURNE, Sunday.—Part of the township of Clunes, Northern Victoria, was destroyed by bush fire. Hundreds of people are homeless,…
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WARWICK, Sunday.—A fire swept through a military kit store this afternoon. Cartridges frequently exploded and a hand grenade was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Exhibit in Newcastle
From Friday, a bush fire exhibit will he on display at Winn's Store, in Hunter-street. The exhibit will include equipment used in fighting…
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MELBOURNE, Monday.—After a destructive week-end, fires in Wangaratta district flared up again. Fire-fighters were called to an outbreak…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire Threat to Beechworth
MELBOURNE.—Bush fires were within a few miles of Beechworth last night and 1000 men, including servicemen, fought them…
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MELBOURNE.—Bushfires extending 50 miles in heavily timbered country, menace the town of Beechworth, in north-eastern…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Victorian Town in Peril Fires on Three Sides
MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—In view of the Weather Bureau's warning that the danger of bush fire is likely to increase in the next 36…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Councils "First Shot" in Drive for Lower Rates Fire Insurance—
Decision by Greater Newcastle Council last night to transfer a big portion of its insurance from private companies to the Government Insurance Office is regarded by aldermen as an important shot in the fight for lower insurance…
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