Danger of Trucks Parking Near Towers Even in Fire Station Runway
That there would be a serious accident near the water towers because of the habit of drivers of large trucks in parking their vehicles in front of…
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954 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 48
Big German Attack French Temporarily Forced From Observation Line Terrific Artillery Fire Halts Enemy London
Announcing the first large-scale German offensive operation on the Western Front, a French war communique to-night admits that French troops were temporarily forced back from a light line of observation posts on a series of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Risks Melbourne
A fear that this may prove one of the worst seasons on record for bush fires was expressed in the monthly report issued by the Australian Wool…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Fire at Ballina Sydney
A fire at Ballina last night completely destroyed four business premises and damaged others. The total loss is estimated at about £10,000. At…
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Elsewhere the Council of the Shire of Jindalee advertises particulars of the regulations that apply to the shire with respect to the Careless Use of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →£10,000 Fire at Ballina Ballina
Damage estimated at £10,000 was caused by a fire which destroyed four buildings. Nearly 1000 women and Children, many in night attire, ran…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →WAGGA P.P. Board Donations to Bush Fire Brigades Stock Route Improvements Sheep in Good Condition
A meeting of the Wagga Pastures Protection Board was held yesterday. The chairman (Director R. M. Davidson) presided, and others present…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Ladysmith Bush Fire Brigade Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Ladysmith Bush Fire Brigade there was a good attendance of members, and the following officers were elected for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bush Fire Prevention
With the coming of summer, the Bish Fires Advisory Committee is renewing its campaign to educate the public against the careless use of fire…
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Councils are given special powers for the prevention of bush fires and the protection of property. A Council may direct the owner or occupier of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Barellan Bush Fire Brigade
A meeting of the central committee of the Barellan and District Bush Fire Fighting Brigades was held recently. Mr. W. W. Black (president)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →District News Grong Grong Bush Fire Prevention
A meeting to confirm the boundaries of the Grong Grong Bush Fire Brigade area and the levy to be raised therein, and to arrange other…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Lockhart Cottage Destroyed
The firebell, rung by Lockhart's night watchman (Mr. A. J. Verdon) at 1.20 on Thursday morning, made many sleepers awake. Mrs. Mary…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Urangeune Farmers Discuss Fire Problem and Other Topics
Urangeline F. and S. A.—the centre where Mr. Hugh McKinty wields the secretarial pen—discussed the bush fire problem, stressed the importance of obviating delays in telephonic service, and touched upon other matters of importance at a meeting of the branch, held…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bushfire Brigade Organisation Continues
ORGANISATION of the local Volunteer Bushfire Brigades is rapidly approaching conclusion. The officers of the Stony…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cootamundra Bush Fire Brigade Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the above was very well attended. Officials elected were: Chairman, Mr. J. J. Leahy; hon. treasurer, Mr. H. Burrows…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Jidalee Shire Bush Fire Precautions Council Calls Special Meeting
Yesterday afternoon the Jindalee Shire Council held a special meeting to which were invited representatives of the various bush…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Danger of Grass Fires
The risk of serious crass fires will be particularly dangerous this coming summer, owing to the extraordinary growth of weeds and grass, especially in the open country. It is gratifying to note that throughout the Wagga district bush fire brigades have been busily putting their…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Patrols Needed in Forest Area Central Council of Bushfire Brigades Makes Requests
FOLLOWING recent references in the "Irrigator" to the danger of fire in the Uroly State Forest during the summer months,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Timber Fire at Parkes Parkes
The premises of Vanderfield and Reid, timber merchants, were gutted by the fire early this morning, causing damage estimated at several thousand…
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