I.R.A. OUTRAGES Bomb in Fire Station London
A bomb thrown into the Londonderry Fire Station wrecked the ceiling of the fire engine shed, damaged the engine and shattered the wall…
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Fires & bushfires, 1940
213 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 1 of 11
Another Serious Bush Fire Much Property Destroted Sydney
Another serious busk fire broke out at Borambola, in the Wagga district yesterday. It destroyed 2000 acres of…
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On Sunday night last a fire occurred on a property of Mr. W. Luckle, situated near the river at Mendooran, when the residence…
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The Xmas Eve festivities were interupted by the screeching of the fire siren, the outbreak occurring in the room of Mrs. Bassett, in the…
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About 200 bags of wheat were destroyed by a fire which originated at Mr. D. O'Leary's property on Christmas Eve. A…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Arthurville Disastrous Fire Lorry and Hay Burned Serious Developments 'Averted
Xmas passed over very quietly here, in most pleasant weather. Many family parties were held despite the buy time, as Xmas day…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fierce Fire in Far West Homesteads Threatened Thousands of Acres Burnt Hillston, Friday night
Nearly 100,000 acres of grazing land have been destroyed by a terrific bush fire which is sweeping along a 20-mile front…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Maryvale Cottage and Contents Destroyed
A fire broke out in a cottage at Maryvale occupied by Mr. Elliott, about 11 o'clock on Saturday morning, and in less…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Determined Effort To Start Fire Sydney
During last night, some unknown person or persons broke into a house at Blackheath, owned by Chris O'Rourke, horse…
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The Fire Brigade was called to Serisier Street, off Brisbane Street, shortly before noon to-day. Rubbish and grass was alight, and the flames were…
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A cottage, owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Furness, and situated in Iris Street, was completely destroyed by fire on Monday…
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The weather over the past week has been hot and sultry, and a few showers of rain have fallen. On Friday last the members of…
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Although we have not heard of any serious bush or grass fires around Bourke lately other centres have had destructive outbreaks…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Talbragar Shire 2d Rate for 1940 Tribute to District Bush Fire Brigades Star Thistle Parasite
A rate of 2d in the £ was approved by the Talbragar Shire Council at its monthly meeting at Dubbo yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Terrific Bush Fire Volunteers' Battle Sydney
In the Wagga district many sheep and thousands of acres of crops and grass, and miles of fencing were…
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Damage estimated at £20,000 was caused by fire which completely destroyed the administrative block at Longerenong…
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It is reported from the German frontier that there were four large factory and ship fires in Berlin in 24 hours. All are believed to be…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →300 Killed in Disastrous Fire Tokio
A fire destroyed 8500 homes at Skizouka, where 300 were killed. There are more than 50,000 homeless. Henry Dempsey (31) pleaded guilty…
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A bush fire which broke out in the Molong district yesterday destroyed over 7000 acres of valuable pastoral land. It is believed to have been…
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One of the most serious bush fires for years broke out in the Molong district early yesterday afternoon, and destroyed over…
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