Woman Died in Fire
On Wednesday the body of Mrs. Madeline Kelly, 75, invalid pensioner, was found in one of the cottages in the Whateley Street . Newtown,…
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Fires & bushfires, 1944
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Heroism at Fire Petrol
Heroism of a U.S. Army sergeant probably saved hundreds of lives and thousands of pounds’ worth of machinery when he isolated a blazing petrol…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Here and There Captain's Flat Fire
The residence of Mr. Chris Reynolds, Mill Superintendent at Lake George Mine, was totally destroyed by fire About 9 p.m. on the 9th inst…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prepare Now to Prevent Bush Fires. Importance of Early Planning
Now is the time to take measures against the menace of bush fires, which last year spread such destruction, points out the Chief Secretary,…
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The Shires' Association, writing to the Gunning Shire Council, set out the views of the Department of Road Transport on bush fire fighting and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Brigade Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Queanbeyan Bush Fire Brigade was held at the offices of Messrs. Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd. on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Brigade Lit the Fire
In brief outline the BBC told its European listeners details of the most spectacular act of sabotage accomplished by the Danes…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Set Fire to His Own Home
A Coroner's Court was held at Captain's Flat on 16th September concerning a residence destroyed by fire at Oakvale. Captain's Flat, on 9th Sept,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bacon Lost in Fire
Thousands of sides of cured bacon, valuable machinery, and other stock were lost in a fire at the works of Merimbula Co-operative Society Ltd…
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Returning from Wagga on Tuesday last, the Buick ambulance car of the Gundagai-Tumut district caught on fire when the hydraulic braking…
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Big fires raged to the east and to the west of the town last week, which filled the town with smoke. Over the Clyde mountain the outbreak…
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Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., asked in the Assembly: In view of the very dry and inflammable conditions existing in many parts of the State,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Michelago Fire Brigade Meeting
The annual meeting of the Michelago Bush Fire Brigade was held on 1st inst., in the local hall and a very large gathering of members…
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In view of the onrush of hot weather, the N.R.M.A. issues a warning to motorists against the careless use of fire, which is punishable by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Bush Fire Menacc
In view of the onrush of hot weather, the N.R.M.A. issues a warning to motorists against the careless use of fire, which is punishable ty severe…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Tullibigeal
Early yesterday morning, fire destroyed most of the business buildings in the main street of Tullibigeal a small town on the West…
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The recently-purchased home of Mr. Harold Burke in Braidwood was the scene of an outbreak of fire on Saturday night while the occupants…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Producer Gas Units and Bush Fires. Sydney
The danger of producer gas units causing bush fires in certain districts was referred to in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. Darcy Rose (C.P.,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wagga Fire
Many R.A.A.F. personnel lest all their belongings when a £15,000 fire destroyed their living quarters early on Sunday morning…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Brisbane Fire Christmas Fare Lost
Brisbane experienced one of its greatest fires on Sunday morning when three floors of Walter Reid and Co.’s wareouse were gutted. The…
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