Bush Fire Danger to Motorists
While the present heat wave and drought condition continue many motorists are compelled to drive through ares where bush fires are burning close…
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Fires & bushfires, 1940
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Russians Bomb Swedish Town Fires Caused by Incendiary Bombs Sweden's Strong Protest STOCKHOLM
Soviet planes heavily bombed Pajasla. a northern Swedish town of about 4,000 inhabitants. A number of fires were caused by…
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The 7,000 ton 6-inch gun cruiser is a highly successful type in many ways. its gunnery, with eight 6-inch guns mounted in four twin turrets, is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Outbreak of Fire
All outbreak of fire occurred at about 4 a.m. on Friday in a shed at the rear of the Manley Stole. in Heber Street, conducted by Chinese. The fire was…
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Windy conditions on Saturday were responsible for a serious fire at Boyle's sawmill, Narrabri West. Two heaps of uncut logs caught alight…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Set on Fire German Steamer Abandoned LONDON
The Admiralty has announced that the German, steamer, "S.S. Hanover," 5,000 tons was set on fire and abandoned by the crew…
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The Board of Fire Commissioners has informed Manilla Business Men's Association that the Board is the authority which decides…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tasmanian Bush Fires Hobart
Sixty people at Kellevie had to race for their lives when a raging bush fire swept through the village yesterday and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Terrible Bush Fires Victoria Suffers MELBOURNE
Two men are dead, others are missing and dozens of people were injured and scores are homeless because of the bush and forest fires which swept…
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The Secretary of the Bushfires Advisory Committee, Mr. C. Mack, said today that 600 volunteers and fighting b[?]igades…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sabotage Feared Oil Co's Fire MELBOURNE
Thousands of gallons of petrol kerosene, crude oil, and lubricating oil were lost last night in a fire which broke out at the Vacuum Oil…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Extended Fire District To Include West Narrabri Council's Proposal
A request will be made to the Namol Shire Council to have West Narrabri proclaimed a Fire District, to be operated by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires Camping Party Blamed SYDNEY
A sudden change in a strong Westerly wind saved the townships of Mulgoa and Wallacla from bushfires which were…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Alarm of Fire. Cottage and Contents Destroyed
As the result of the which occurred at Hobbes dairy early last night, a collage owned by Mrs. C. G. Hobbes, of [?] and [?] owned by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cottage Destroyed Mains Water Supply Victims of Fire Need Help
Water from the mains of the new scheme wan used for the first time when a fire broke out in a weatherboard cottage in Fitzroy…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire in Motor Car
As the result of a short circuit in the lighting system a fire occurred at about 6 p.m. on Monday in a motor car owned by Mrs. Gough, of Garah. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Moree District Hospital. Damage Estimated at £1,000
A fire which occurred at the Moree District Hospital at about 5.30 a.m on Friday caused damage estimated in the vicinity of £1,000…
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When a shed was destroyed by fire at his residence at Walcha, Mr. Robert Watts was a heavy loser. Parked in the shed was a Ford utility truck and boxes…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hospital Fire Discussion at Board Meeting. Better Water Service Wanted
At last meeting of the Moree District Hospital Bo[?] there was a lenghty discussion in [?] with the water supply in [?] Street adjacent…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Local & General. Outbreak of Fire
An outbreak of fire occurred at the residence of Mr. E. Robinson. Greenball Road, shortly after 11 o'clock last night. The Fire Brigade was quickly…
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