Bush Fire Danger Chief Secretary's Warning
A strong warning of the danger of bush fires is issued by the Chief Secretary, Mr. Baddeley. Mr. Baddeley stated that the fires…
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418 stories in Riverina's papers · page 4 of 21
Fire at Leeton
A married woman lost £50 in notes, two diamond rings, a chest containing linen valued at £4, and practically all of her clothing, while hundreds of…
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On Friday evening a fire occurred on Mr. Dan O'Connell's property at Urangeline. Thanks to the promptitude of the neighbouring fire brigades…
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A new model sedan car, garage, washing machine, saddle, and several other items of equipment were destroyed when a fire broke out in Mr. E…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cottage on Fire Good Work by Brigade
A FIRE which broke out in one of the W.C. and I.C. cottages in Acacia Avenue at 1 45 p.m. on Sunday was got under control…
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LOCKHART, Tuesday: A fire occurred last night at the farm of Dan O'Connell. Urangeline, but prompt action by the district fire…
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SYDNEY, Wednesday: A fire in the chemical section of Taubman's paint factory, St. Peters, tonight endangered the whole…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stubble Fire Started by Lightning
Lightning set fire to a stubble paddock on Mr. H. J. Learyâs property at Rannock, just about dark on Tuesday last. Mr. Leary saw the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Colinroobie Cr. E. J. V. Martin’s Loss
A fire, which broke out in a garage at the residence of Cr. E. J. V. Martin, at Colinrobbie, in the early hours of Tuesday last week, destroyed…
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SYDNEY, Friday: A fire caused heavy damage to the County Council electricity supply showrooms in Burwood Road, Burwood, tonight. THE fire, which is believed to have…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Car Damaged by Fire at Lockhart
Whilst Lockhart streets were busy with the Friday afternoon rush, people were alarmed to hear the fire bell, followed after a few…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Wave of Horror" at Wellington Dept. Store Fire
WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Friday (A.A.P.-Reuter): The knowledge that there were people in the burning building seemed to sweep…
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The Cootamundra Town Fire Brigade and volunteers quickly extinguished a grass fire in Hurley street yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Inquiry Into Fire at Wagga Church
An inquiry is to be held shortly by the district coroner (Mr. A. J. Redman) into a fire at the Church of Christ, in Tompson Street,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Fire Chief Dies Suddenly at His Home
Sub-station Officer Francis Daniel McKendry, of the Wagga Fire Station, died suddenly at his home yesterday afternoon. He was 46…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Lockhart Valuable Material Damaged
On Friday afternoon people about Lockhart rushed towards the Post Office as they heard the fire-bell, and saw the fire engine travelling…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lit Fire to Scare Mosquitoes, But Attracted Police Valuable Property Endangered
The danger of lighting fires near dry inflamable grass was emphasised at the Leeton police court when James Spiers was fined £5 for…
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During the time that Henry Ford. Senr., controlled the Ford plant at Detroit, smoking In the factories was banned. This ban was lifted on…
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MELBOURNE, Tuesday: Large squads of firefighters and every available piece of firefighting equipment is being rushed to fight…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Man's Death After Fire in Wagga Hotel
A street photographer, who was shockingly burned when a room in which he and a woman assistant were working caught fire yesterday, died…
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