House Wrecked by Demented Man, Then Catches Fire
SYDNEY, Monday.--A man suffering from a nervous complaint wrecked a house in Bankstown today with an axe…
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Fires & bushfires, 1950
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Soviet Move for "Cease Fire", U.n. Withdrawal
LAKE SUCCESS, Tuesday (AAP).--A resolution calling for an immediate "cease fire" and the withdrawal of United Nations troops from Korean soil was tabled in the United Nations political and security…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Post Office Help During Bush Fires
SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The Postmaster-General (Mr. H. L. Anthony) announced this week that the Post Office will, as in past…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motorists And Bushfires
An appeal to motorists to display extra care to prevent the starting of bushfires is made by the N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A…
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Lismore Fire Brigade was called to extinguish a fire in the rear premises of Coekerill's chemist shop in Keen Street, Lismore, last…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Formation of Bushfire Brigades
Byron Shire Counll has decided to take steps for the formation of bushfire brigades in outlying towns. Members expressed the opinion…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →£1M. Damage in New Delhi Market Fire
NEW DELHI, Tuesday (AAP). -- Damage estimated at £1,000,000 sterling was caused by a fire which burned hundreds of shops and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dutch Order for "Cease Fire" on Ambon Resented
DJAKARTA, Tuesday (AAP-Reuter) .--The Indonesian Parliament last night adopted a resolution declaring that the recent cable from…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Woman Burnt to Death, 7 Rescued In Adelaide Fire
ADELAIDE, Wednesday.-- An elderly woman was burnt to death and seven other people including two children, were [?]firemen…
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BROADWATER, Tuesday. -- A fire about 11 o'clock last night completely destroyed the motor trawler, Tira, owned by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Yamba Guesthouse Fire Victim's Injuries Fatal
GRAFTON, Tuesday.--A fire which destroyed the Ritz Hotel, a large Yamba guesthouse, early this morning, caused the death of a young man and injuries to his wife…
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Mr. and Mrs. Powell, of Lynch's Creek, lost almost the whole contents of their home when it was destroyed by fire…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fund to Help Fire Victims
KYOGLE, Monday.-- Residents of Lynch's Creek have opened a fund to assist Mr. and Mrs. Harold Power, who lost practically all their…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sicilian Volcano Starts Bush Fire
MESSINA (Sicily), Wednesday (AAP).--The volcano Stromboli, which has been erupting for the past three days, poured its lava in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →£10,000 Damages Claim for Fire Loss Fails
SYDNEY, Wednesday.--A couple, who claimed £10,000 damages from the distributors of a kerosene refrigerator, lost their case in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Branches Proposed Bush Fire Brigade
MULLUMBIMBY, Monday. --Mullumbimby Bush Fire Brigade will endeavour to have additional branches set up for the coming…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lynches Ck. Raises £50 in Fire Fund
Lynch's Creek Hall was crowded for the function organised by the Parents and Citizens' Association to assistd Mr. and Mrs. Harold Power,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Casino Grass Fire
CASINO, Wednesday.--The Fire Brigade was called out at midday today to fight a Trass fire on a vacant "block in Convent Lane. The…
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A social will be conducted in the Wiangaree Hall tomorrow night. Proceeds will assist in providing relief for Mr. and Mrs. H. Power, who…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wiangaree Dance Aids Fire Victims
A meeting held in Wiangaree Literary Institute, under the chairmanship of Mr. H. G. Kerr, decided to hold a dance in Wiangaree…
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