New Fires in Victoria 10-Mile Blaze in Ranges Melbourne
Revived by strong northerly winds, fresh fires broke out and caused trouble to-day. Burning on a 10-mile front, a fire on the Tallarook Ranges near…
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Bush Fires Again Tumbarumba District Suffers 15,000 Acres Lost in Bago Forest Fierce Efforts to Control Flames
A fire which brok[?] out at 7 o'clock on Sunday night destroyed 15,000 acres of timber in the Bage State Forest, about 20 miles from…
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A quantity of firewood and portion of a paling fence were destroyed [?] fire yesterday afternoon at Mr. P. Melville's residence to Rhoda-avenue…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Chief Fire Officer's Advice
Giving evidence recently before the Parliamentary Select Committee on firemen's hours, Chid Fire Officer Mr. C. D. A. Richardson said that all…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire Started by Lightning
When Mr. P. Croker was returning from Lower Boro to Cullulla during a dry storm, a tree on Mr. D. J. Sturgiss' property was struck by lightning…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Weethalle Fire Coroner's Open Finding Ungarie
After taking evidence at the Coroner's Court at Weethalle about a fire which destroyed three buildings in the business centre of the town, the coroner…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Why Not an Auxiliary Fire Brigade for Yanco?
Only the promptness with which the Fire Engine arrived on the scene on Thursday last saved the Bank fire from being a disastrous one. This…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Furniture Store Fire Loss Estimated at £2500 SYDNEY
Fire, the origin of which is unknown, yesterday destroyed a concrete building, packed with stored furniture, at the corner of Condamine-street and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Concert Hall Cleared Without Panic Melbourne
About 600 persons attending a concert in the Malvern Town Hall last night left the hall without panic when fire broke out in the roof…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Father Rescues Son Heroism in Fire Wellington (N.z.)
Great Heroism was displayed by Reuben Jepson in rescuing his son when their home caught fire in an Auckland suburb during the week-end…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →St. Andrew's Cathedral Fire in Chapter House Firemen Save Building Sydney
A fireman off duty was driving along Bathurst-street, city. yesterday afternoon, when he saw smoke pouring out of the bottom windows from the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hospital Danger in Case of Fire Larger Connections to Hydrants Requested Other Matters Discussed by Board
A SERIOUS position at the District Hospital regarding the fire-fighting equipment was disclosed at the meeting of the board on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →High Food Prices Sydney Housewives Reduce Supplies Drought and Bushfires Balmed Sydney
Food prices in Sydney have reached such a high figure that housewives have been forced to reduce supplies each week to balance their budgets…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bush Fires Dance
It was announced at the meeting of the Wagga Apex Club last night that in connection with the club's bush fires appeal dance, to be held at the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bush Fire at Tumblong
A bush fire broke out at Tumblong on Sunday afternoon, and before being put out did extensive damage. The fire commenced on Mr. Roy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires Tumbarumba District Outbreak How Under Control
A report from Tumbarumba late tact night stated that the fires in that district were now under control. Reddest of Tumbarumba, assisted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Victorian Fire Raging in Black Forest Melbourne
Gangs of men who are relieved About every three hours are fighting a fire which is raging in the Black Forest between Woodend and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Prevention Federal Aid Promised Melbourne
The Federal Government has decided to make an offer to co-operate with the States in holding a conference to consider possible methods of bush fire…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bush Fires Again Tumbarumba District Suffers Fierce Efforts to Control Flames
A fire which broke out at 7 a.m. Sunday night destroyed 15,000 acres of timber in the Bago Forest about 20 miles…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fires Relief Help for the Victims in New South Wales and Victoria
Although the fund opened by "The Daily Advertiser" for relief for victims of the recent tragic bush fires in this State and Victoria has awakened a…
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