Inquiry Into Junee Fire
JUNEE. Friday: Mr. J.A. Harris, P.M., presided at an inquiry into the origin of a fire which destroyed a two-roomed weatherboard cottage in Crown…
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Fire in Public Hall Sydney
Excitement was caused in the Assembly Hall, Margaret-street, to-night when an outbreak of fire occured in the switchboard on the ground floor…
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Some time ago the Shire Council circularised adjoining areas with the object of obtaining co-operation in an effort to get…
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A correspondent to the Dalgety Shire News (Adaminaby) relates how the sun's rays reflected from a plough dise can start a fire. He…
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SYDNEY, Friday: An outbreak of fire occurred in the five- storey building of Hardman Bros., Pty., Ltd., biscuit manufacturers, Newtown,…
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The president of the Board of Fire Commissioners (Mr. T. J. Smith M.L.C.) and other members of the board will visit Wagga at 7.30 p.m. on…
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The crews of two British hospital ships arrived by tugboat as a south coast port late last night. They stated that both hospital ships were bombed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Brilliant Work by R.A.F. Channel Columns Bombed Three Miles of Lorries Set on Fire Railway Wrecked in Germany LONDON
The British Air Ministry communique list night described the extensive activity on the part of the R.A.F. during Tuesday, both day and night. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Grave Position Continues in France French Dismiss 15 GENERALS Enemy Claims Encirclement of Northern Forces Great Fires on Channel Coast British Wounded Tell of Bombing of Belgian Civilians London
While the German communique this afternoon continued to give details of great German successes both in France and Belgium, it was authoritatively stated in London that the position was very grave, but that there was no reason to lose confidence. It was stated that a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fires in Lutheran Churches
An attempt was made on Saturday night to burn down the Lutheran Trinity church in Stockinbingal road, Temora. Many people of German…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Day Alarm for Fire Drill To-morrow (Wednesday) Afternoon
Captain Mountford has asked the "Irrigator" to warn the public not to take any notice of the fire siren, when it sounds to-morrow…
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On Sunday morning a sensation was caused at Springdale by an outbreak of fire, which destroyed the five-roomed weatherboard, residence, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →General Weygand Visits Northern Forces Subjected to Heavy Fire Paris
The Commander-in-chief of the Allied forces (General Weygand), flying through hails of anti-aircraft fire and dodging German warplanes, visit-…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Nazi Tactics Terrible Fire on Women Australian's Grim Story LONDON
Merciless machine cunning of screaming women and children is described by Mr. Vincent Robinson, of Brisbane, who joined refugees travelling…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ready for Any Contingency Large Auxiliary Force is Fire Brigade Precaution Smooth Organisation Disclosed at Alarm Drill
THAT extremely adequate provision has been made in Leeton for the prevention of fire danger, especially at key points…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Commissioners Visit to Tumut Presentations to Ex-capt. H. W. Baker and Fireman Marzol for Long Service
On Tuesday night last members of the Board of Fire Commissioners of N.S.W. visited Tumut and were welcomed by representatives…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Still Hanging Fire—Conference To Expedite Filtration Plant Commencement Shire President Will Meet Engineers in Sydney; Contractors' Difficulties
LEETON'S expensive water filtration plant long since earned the reputation of being under a "hoodoo" by reason of the many delays associated with its construction, in addition to the fact that a change of site was necessary, involving lengthy Council argument…
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Although she knew there was no love lost between her son-in-law and herself, she wrote to say she was coming to stay "for duration." And she didn't…
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Two members of the N.S.W. Board of Fire Commissioners (Hon. T. J. Smith and Mr. M. J. Piper) paid a brief visit to the Lockhart station,…
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