Bush Fire Inquiry Judge Criticises Witness Prevarication Alleged Melbourne
An accusation that a witness had been guilty of wilful prevarication was made to-day by Judge Stretton. Royal Commissioner inquiring into the…
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Destructive Fire Total Loss
On Friday last the home of Mr. W. Parker, "Birdwood," on the Monia Gap road, together with most of his personal belongings, were destroyed…
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WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Wednesday.—Great damage was caused last night and to-day by a huge fire which broke out in Stokes Valley yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A New Fire Engine ? Shire To Meet Commissioners Cr Tout Objects to Increace in Rates
When representatives of the Board of Fire Commissioners visit Gundagai early in March, the local Councillors will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bush Fires Tumbarumba District Suffers Again 15,000 Acres Destroyed in Bago Forest Fierce Efforts to Control Flames
A fire which broke out at 7 o'clock on Sunday night destroyed 15,000 acres of timber in the Bago State Forest, about 20 miles from…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) Bush Fires and Sport (The Editor. "The Daily Advertiser")
Sir.—A call to a fire is almost like a call to arms; it puts a feeling up the middle of one's back and every conscientious man will respond. On…
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George Rogers was charged at Temora with leaving a fire burning in the open air on January 19, in Thoms' paddock, fronting the Trungley Road,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Will Still Hang Fire Application For Road-Plant Loan
ALTHOUGH the Governor's approval for a loan of £1900 to the Shire Council, with which to purchase road machinery, has been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) This Week's Tumbarumba Bush Fire (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")
Sir,—I would like to call attention to one or two inaccuracies in your report of the fire that occurred in the Bago Forest early this week. Your…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Scouting Notes "Fire"
Hurrying along to keep an appointment one day, I heard to whine of fire siren. I forgot all about my engagement and ran to see the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Heroic Nun Saves 32 Lives in £800,000 Fire Incinerated Remains Found Quebec City
An heroic nun, a sister, of the Seven Sorrows, gave her life to save 20 nuns and 12 girl boarding students during a night fire which destroyed the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Activities of Mr. Tom Collins Federal Member Seeks Bush Fire Relief
Mr. Tom Collins, M.H.R. for Hume, has lost no time in seeking relief for those people who were unfortunate enough to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Disastrous Melb. Fire Melbourne
The premises of the Blackburn Coal Stores, Pty., at Blackburn, were destroyed by fire early this morning, doing damage estimated at £25,000. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Three 'Planes Destroyed Fire in New Zealand Hangar Auckland
A fire destroyed three planes and the hangar of the Palmerston North Aero Club. The flames spread with such rapidity that the fire brigade…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires Appeal
Arrangements are well in hand for functions to assist victims of recent bush fires in Victoria and New South Wales. The Australian Railways Union…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →£25,000 Fire Destroys Cool Store Premises Firemen's Narrow Escapes Melbouene
Damage estimated at £25,000 was caused by a fire which to-day destroyed the premises of Blackburn Cool Stores Pty. Ltd., at Blackburn. A tremendous…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Our Federal Member Seeking Bush Fire Relief
Mr. Tom Collins, M.H.R., for Hume, has lost no time in seeking relief for those people who were unfortunate enough to have suffered losses through…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →No Rain Relief in Burnt-out Areas Graziers Disappointed
Disappointment has been expressed in pastoral circles at the Email relief, in districts which most needed it, from the rain at the end of last week…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Donation From King £100 for Bush Fire Relief Canberra
Kins George VI. is giving £100 to Australia towards the bush fires relief fund. He has advised the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Local and General £100 From King for Bush Fire Relief
King George VI. is giving £100 to Australia towards the bush fires relief fund. He has advised the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) that his…
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