Fire Fighting Demonstration 100 Brigades at Katoomba
A demonstration of the methods used to fight bushfires, in which over 600 men from all parts of the State will participate, will take place at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires
Fires & bushfires, 1939
357 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 6 of 18
Klemm Swallow Destroyed. Fire At Orange Hangar Owner's Lucky Escape
When a fire occurred in a hangar at the Orange aerodrome lost Friday, the Klemm Swallow, in which Capt. Gearge Mendham…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fires Advisory Committee's Activities Necessity for Care
The Bush Fires Advisory Committee which was formed in 1937 has been very active in bringing before the notice of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire Fighting Demonstration
A demonstration of the methods used to fight bush fires, in which over 600 men from all parts of the State will participate, will take…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Dubbo Fire Brigade Katoomba Demonstration Funds Needed
The time is approaching when almost every major town in New South Wales will be sending a team of firemen to Katoomba for the Fire…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Narromine Fire House Destroyed Brigade Saves Adjoining Cottage Narromine
The home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Herring, in Alagala Street, Narromine, was completely destroyed by fire early this morning. The house…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fires at Binnaway on Mr. Geo. Roper’s Property Shed, Farming Implements and 1200Bags of Wheat Destroyed
Two distinct fires, a mile apart, occurred on Mr. George Roper's property, “Coybells,” Binnaway, within two hours of each other on Saturday night. The first outbreak took place in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Man Who Set Fire to His Home Two Years' Gaol Moree
At the local Quarter Sessions yesterday, Harold Truest Glen (24), was charged with arson. Evidence was given that on New Year's Eve…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →House & Contents Destroyed by Fire Remarkable Scenes at Early Morning Blaze Brigade Saves Adjoining Home
Preceded by a loud explosion which blew glass from the front windows yards away, flames leapt fourth and in a few minutes entirely enveloped a weatherboard cottage in Manildra Street in the early hours of Thursday morning…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Deaths
At the bush fires inquiry at Melbourne it was alleged that proper safety precautions had not been taken in connection with the fire that destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bush Fires Inquiry at Melbourne Melbourne, Friday night
Further evidence relating to the disastrous bush fires resulting in heavy loss of life in Toolangi, Rubicon and Matlock areas was given before the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bush Fire Relief Fund Lord Nuffield Gives £10,000 Sydney, Friday night
The Prime Minister has received a cable from Lord Nuffield advising that he will contribute £10,000 to the bush fire relief fund, the Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Left Fires Burning
James Clark, a drover, who pleaded guilty at the Boggabri Police Court to a charge of falling to extinguish a fire, was fined £20, in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →News in Brief Walgett Fire Inquiry
The Walgett district coroner has intimated that he intends to hold an inquest respecting the destruction by fire of property at Walgett on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Man Who Set Fire to His Home
At the Moree Quarter Sessions last week, Harold Ernest Glen (24), was charged with arson. Evidence was given that on New Year’s Eve…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Danger of Car Fires
Not a great number of motor vehicles catch fire nowadays, but the N.R.M.A. Technical department points out that the risk of fire can…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Destroyed By Fire. Western Motors Garage. Residence Also Consumed
At about 3.30 a.m. on Tuesday morning last, the fire alarm bells rang vigorously, and it was found that the Western Motors Garage,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sequel to Fire. L.a.j. Clarke Before the Court. Alleged Arson
On Tuesday afternoon Leonard Alfred James Clarke appeared before the Court, and three charges were preferred against him: (1)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →McGrath Is "Burnt Out" Was He Was Dropped Hopman Supports Davis Cup Selectors Melbourne, Friday Night
Harry Kopman, captain-manager of this year's Australian Davis Cup team, to-day supported the selectors against the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Heroic Nun Gives Her Life To Save Others Convent Building Destroyed by Fire Second Outbreak At An Asylum Quebec
An heroic nun, a Sister of the Seven Sorrows, gave her life to save 20 nuns and 12 girl boarding students from a fire which destroyed the Guardian Angel Convent…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →