Bush Fires Change of Wind Saves Town Casino
The changing of the wind saved the township of Sextonville from bush fires yesterday. The flames were travelling fast towards the town when…
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Bush Fire Brigade Needed Monday, November 15 1926
The first bush fire of the season, on Saturday last, was a reminder to the men on the land of the danger ahead, especially in a district like that of…
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At noon on Saturday a fire broke out on Mr. James Loiterton's, a mile and a half from town. A number of willing workers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Local and General "FIRE!"
The clang of the fire-bell at 10 minutes to 1 to-day caused an exciting rush from all parts to the scene. Some old boxes stacked in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Roast Mutton Missed Fire in Butcher's Shop
Gundagai missed a feast of roast mutton on Saturday night, by a narrow margin. About 8 p.m., smoke, was noticed…
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The winter and spring rains which have so favored crops this year have, at the same time, favored the growth of all kinds of grasses and weeds…
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In almost every suburb bush fires raged yesterday, endangering many homes. At Bankstown two men were burnt…
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Fires are raging throughout French's Forest, 16 miles north of Sydney, and much damage has been done, despite the strenuous efforts of settlers. A…
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"Owing to the phenomenal growth of grass alongside the railway lines, the risk of fires [?] season will be great," states the Southern Area…
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By a strange coincidence, a crass fire started at Gunning Cap at the same hour the same day as in the previous week in remarkably similar…
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A fire broke out in Nielson Park yesterday afternoon, and for some time threatened the Lady Edeline Hospital for babies. The firemen, however…
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A BUSH fire which commenced during last week-end is sweeping through the ranges at Tarlo Gap, about seven miles north of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wallendbeen Bush Fire Brigade Report from the President
Mr. A. Bolger has submitted the following letter to the members of his brigade:— Gentlemen,—The past year has…
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A cloud of smoke went up yesterday afternoon, at about 4.30, which was at first thought to be from a heap of rubbish being burnt off, but turned…
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Several outbreaks in the surrounding country in the last few days, but none of a serious nature…
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A fire broke out this morning at Mortdale in Parsons' Drapery shop, which, together with the two adjoining premises, was badly damaged. The…
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A fire at Mr. C. Scott's property, "Bankvale," near Boree Creek, on Monday, destroyed a haystack, a c[?]aff-cutter, and several acres of crop. It…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tourist Resort Fire Guests Lose Their Belongings Melbourne
Wychcross, one of the best known guest houses at Maryaville, 62 miles from Melbourne, was completely destroyed by fire. Twenty minutes…
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A traveller from Queensland to Sydney tells of the pyrotechnic displays in the numerous fires along the North Coast. Tremendous damage…
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We have received the following communication from Mr J. D. Reid, Southern Area Commissioner af the Railway Department:—…
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