Fire at Lord’s Mill
A fire occurred at Lord’s sawmill on Tuesday evening. Within a few minutes a large crowd was at the fire, but fortunately very little…
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Fires & bushfires, 1947
124 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 3 of 7
Residents and Firemen Fight Factory Fire Sydney, Thursday
While firemen were rushing to Shirlow Street Marrickville early this morning, residents of the street fought a fire in Moore's furniture factory,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Big Bush Fire Fighting Units Approved, But No Increase In Rates Wanted
ON one of the coldest days in the year, representatives from all parts of the shire joined the Tlmbrebongie council on Friday in a conference on hush tire matters. They asked that the council take advantage of the Government subsidy of £100 a year by spending…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wellington's New Fire Engine
Wellington Fire Brigade has taken delivery of a new modern fire engine similar to those used in the city suburbs and…
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A fire broke out in the fire place of Mr. and Mrs. Colin Lockhart on Friday afternoon but was got quickly under control by the mill…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →17 Women Incinerated in Prison Fire Paris
Seventeen women were incinerated last night when a fire destroyed Tourelles Barracks in Paris. The Barracks had recently been converted into a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Republican Army Ordered to Cease Fire at Midnight "Remain At Your Posts" BATAVIA, Tuesday (A.A.P. Reuter)
Indonesia's 15 days of hostilities ended at midnight when the Republican President, Dr. Sockarno, broadcast, a message to cease fire to the Republican army and the fighting population…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Freak Causes of Fires
Nesting magpies are thought to have teen responsible for an explosion which damaged a house in Sydney last week. Detectives investigating the explosion…
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On Sunday morning last a fire occurred in the rear office room at Ware & Whittaker's business in Oxley Street. The blaze was first…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Radio May Help to Fight Bosh Fires
The announcement that the Department of Local Government will make army transmitter-receivers available for £15 means that bush…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest Telegrams Six Men Killed and Four Missing in Fire Aboard Freighter "Mahia" at Victoria Dock, Melbourne. Fatality on Freighter
Melbourne. — It is estimated that the fire and explosions aboard the 10,000-ton freighter Mania, at Victoria Dock yesterday, in which six…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Commissioners Visit Dubbo
Gleaming brasswork and spotless cleanliness characterises Dubbo Fire Station at anytime but yesterday a little extra elbow-grease was applied…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In Brief Radio As Fire Fighting Aid
The New South Wales Bush Fire Authority is new sponsoring a campaign to introduce and co-ordinate the use of radio communication as an aid…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Truck Catches Fire
While a truck driven by Mr. Clarrie O’Brien, of Wangman’s sawmill, Kenebri, was negotiating the Baradine Creek, near Kenebri, on…
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Melbourne.—On preliminary estimates damage totalling £100,000 has been caused by a fire which began early today in the Footscray…
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A fire which raged for over two hours before it was quelled, only to break out later and burn for another hour, caused damage estimated at £100,000 to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bournewood Fire Brigade. Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, 13th inst., the annual meeting of the Fire Brigade was held. Mr. L. A. Blatch was elected President…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Fire Destroys Homestead Early Morning Blaze
Awakened early an Wednesday morning last by what they thought was a hailstorm, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McClure…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"First Aid" Kit for Home Fires
Practically every Australian household was equipped to carry-out elementary first-aid in the event of sickness or injury so why should not every…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Best Bush Fire Brigade in the State Young Shire Council Issues Challenge State-wide Contest ' PROPOSED
A challenge:. to other Bush Fire Brigades in the State, to compete against Burrangong Shire Council’s organisation,…
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