Hay Fires at Man- A. M. Hamblins
The calls were received by the Ganmain fire brigade within a few minutes of one another at about 6 p.m. on Friday last. The first was on Mrs. A…
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Brisbane Blaze Serious Allegations by Firemen Two Options Declared "Black"
BRISBANE, Thursday.—Allegations that the efficiency of the Brisbane Fire Brigade could only be described as "rotten" were made at a mass…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →House Destroyed by Fire at Junee
A fire destroyed a five-roomed weatherboard cottage and contents in Fitzroy-street, Junee, at 12.45 a.m. on Wednesday. The property, which was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Fine Save Fire at Mr. C. Kemeer’s
The fire at Mr. C. Kemberâs, 6[?] miles from Ganmain, was more serious Sparks from the engine had ignited stacks of about 45 tons and 10 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A.R.P. Advice Hints to Citizens Fire Parties and Spotters
Hints to residents of New South Wales on what to do in an air raid have been prepared by the State N.E.S. organisation on instructions from the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Disastrous Fire in Brisbane Three Firemen Burned to Death Foodstuffs Valued at £80,000 Destroyed
BRISBANE, Tuesday, âApperently, over come by smoke as they were making their way to the first floor of a three [?] grocery wirehouse during a distance…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Barmedman Church Destroyed by Fire
The Lutheran Church, a weatherboard building situated in Queenstreet. Barmedman was completely destroyed by fire about 130 o'clock…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A.r.p. Advice Hints to Citizens If Fires Occur
Hints to residents of New South Wales on what to do in an air raid have been prepared by the Stale N.E.S. organisation on instructions from the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Brisbane Fire Dispute Eight Men Suspended
BRISBANE. Friday.—Eight members of the Brisbane Fire Brigade have been suspended following the wave of dissatisfaction that has resulted from alleged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Brisbane Fire Brigade Hint of Further Trouble
BRISBANE. Friday.—It was reported to-day that some firemen would refuse to leave headquarters to answer calls if the men's demand for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Danger From Gas Units
The obvious danger of emptying gas producer burners on the roadside came directly under the notice of the Yass P.P. Board at its monthly meeting. No…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Items of News Rubbish Fire
A fire occurred in some old dried twigs, trees and other rubbish along the slow of the Murrumbidgee River bank, at the rear of the premises of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dispute at Brisbane Fire Station Suspension of 23 Men
BRISBANE, Saturday—The suspension of 23 firemen left Brisbane the headquarters without fire-fighting personnel to-day, and firemen had to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Has Been Raging for 60 Years £10 Million Damage by U.s.a. Fire
The world's biggest blaze is not in Europe. It is still-burning at New Straitsville, Ohio, in- the heart of the richest industrial…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Barmedman
Detective Cloke, of Wagga, and Constable Law, of Barmedman, have been making inquiries in connection with a fire which occurred at Barmedman…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Big Fire
LYNN (Mass.), Tuesday: A disastrous fire which raged throughout the night destroyed a large apartment building. Five dead have been…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire on Steamer
Firemen yesterday successfully fought a fire in the coal bunkers of a steamer at an Australian port. The fire was noticed early yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Fire at Barmedman
Detective Cloke, of Wagga, and Constable Law, of Barmedman, have been making inquiries in connection with a fire which occurred at Barmedman…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Large Apartment Fire in U.s.a. Five Dead and 28 Missing
LYNN (Mass.), U.S.A. Tuesday.—A disastrous fire, which raged throughout the night, destroyed a large apartment building…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shed Destroyed by Fire Settler's £500 Loss
On Monday morning last a fire destroyed a shed and its contents on Mr. J. L. Ayletts farm, No. 928, Whitton…
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