Fires Checked SYDNEY
With cooler weather, the bushfire, crises on the Blue Mountains has now almost passed. The fires were definitely checker during the…
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Mountain Outbreaks Many Homes Destroyed Worst Fires in Memory Sydney
The Blue Mountains townships, from Glenbrook to Springwood, were faced this afternoon with destruction from the worst bush fires within memory…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Unitarian Church City Landmark Damaged by Fire Insufficient Insurance Sydney
The Unitarian Church, in Liverpool-street, one of the landmarks of the city, was completely gutted by fire to-night. The outbreak was thought to…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Bush Fires Danger Past But Still Raging in Blue Mountains Desperate Fight at Springwood Springwood Sydney, Sunday Night
Although the danger, from the bush Sires on the Blue Mountains now appears to be past, during the day ana to-night several properties were saved…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →MADRID 3 Hours' Terrific Bombardment Fire and Panic Reported LONDON
EXACTLY five months after the start of the civil war the Spanish Rebels have entered Madrid. Large contingents of Moors and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire in Melbourne Cycle Works Suffer £30,000 DAMAGE Melbourne
Damage, estimated at £30,000 was caused by a fire which gutted Hartley's Pty. Ltd. cycle works, South Melbourne, last night The damage…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Spanish Civil War Concentrated in Capital Rebels Enter Madrid Three Hours' Terrific Bombardment Fire and Panic Reported Government Moves to Valencia LONDON
Exactly five months after the start of the civil war, the Spanish rebels have entered Madrid. Large contingents of Moors and legionaries are advancing through the suburbs and are. now less than a mile from the city…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fires in Mountains
Although the bush fires in the mountain towns have died down, rising temperatures are causing fears of fresh outbreaks. Bush fires are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lockhart Bush Fire Brigade
A meeting of the brigade was held in the Shire Hall on day, 4th. November. Mr. H. Hodgson presided. Those present…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires Further Serious Outbreaks SYDNEY
Further serious bush fires are reported on the mountains to-day. A large body of police, assisted by civilians, are holding themselves in readiness for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fires Position Still Dangerous on Mountains Sydney
Light rain on the Blue Mountains during the week-end was not sufficient to entirely eliminate the fire danger and there are fears of further serious…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Unusual Cause of Fire Brisbane
When the wheel of a motor car passed over a box matches at Bongeen, 15 miles from Pittsworth, on Saturday night it caused a fire which destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires Fresh Outbreaks in Mountains Firemen to the Rescue Sydney
The bushfires on the Blue Mountains which have been smouldering since Friday, flared up again to-day on a front of 15 miles. They encircled…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Fire Fighters Sydney
Superintendent O'Brien, of police headquarters, referring to the disastrous bush fires at Springwood, said he had seen things there that had…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Melbourne Fire Phillips' Lamp Works Gutted Brigade Officer's Death Fall From Ladder Melbourne
As he was about to step on to the platform of an extension ladder, while in charge of a fire at the showrooms at Phillips Lamps (Australia) Ltd…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fires Fire-fighters Praised Deserve Victoria Cross Sydney
Superintendent O'Brien, of police headquarters, referring to the disastrous bush fires on the mountains, especially at Springwood, said he had…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →£10,000 FIRE Timber Yard at Leichhardt SYDNEY
A fire broke out early this morning in Swadling's timber yards at Leichhardt, which was responsible for damage estimated at approximately £10,000…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Brigade Reformed at Brungle
At a meeting held at Brungle on Wednesday of last week, presided over by Mr. Jno. Elliot, it was decided to reform that most important…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Bush Fires Home Lost at Hazelbrook SYDNEY
The bush fire, which menaced Hazelbrook township late last night, set alight to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Games. They were awakened…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£10,000 Fire Timber Yard at Leichhardt Sydney
A fire which broke out early this morning in Swadling's timber yard at Leichhardt was responsible for damage estimated at £10,000, when the brigade…
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