Snowy River Diversion Inaugural Ceremony Next Monday Governor-general Will Fire First Explosive
When the Governor-General, the Hon. W. J. McKell, presses a button on a hilltop near Allamlnaby on the afternoon of…
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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) Wagga Fire Brigade (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser.")
Sir.—An extract from last Friday's Council meeting which appeared in the issue of October 8th, makes very interesting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Huge Fire R.a.a.f. Depot Gutted
SYDNEY, Wednesday â The cause of the fire which caused £100,000 damage when it swept through R.A.A.F No. 2 Stores…
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The new Bush Fires Bill was commended in the Legislative Assembly by Mr R. S. Vincent (C.P. Raleigh) as an “attempt to bring…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Dramatic Rescue of Dog in Big R.a.a.f. Blaze
SYDNEY, Wednesday: Damage estimated at £100,000 was caused by the fire which swept through a medical stores shed at…
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SYDNEY, Friday: When a fierce blaze swept up a wooden staircase of the Conlston Private Hospital, nurses carried aged,…
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At the annual meeting of the Yerong Creek Bush Fire Brigade it was decided that a shed be built to house the engine, and…
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MELBOURNE, Sunday: Awakened shortly after midnight last night by thick smoke and rising flames, an 11-year-old boy jumped from his bed and unsuccessfully attempted to warn his parents and an elderly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Says A-bombs Might Set World on Fire
LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.): Use of atomic bombs in another war might set up a chain…
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The new Bush Fires Bill was commended in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. R. S. Vincent (C.P., Raleigh) as an "attempt to bring up-to-date…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Urana Shire Pumps for Bush Fire Protection
Urana Shire Councillors, at their meeting, on Tuesday, voiced an unanimous wish that every possible safeguard should be taken to…
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A new method of combating forest fires was shown when a R.A.A.F. helicopter, co-operating with the Forestry Commission took fire fighters on familiarisation flights over areas they will have to protect in the heavily timbered Powelltown…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cootamundra Bush Fire Brigade Wants New Tank Ruling Sought on Captain's Authority
At its annual meeting this week, the Cootamundra Bush Fire Brigade decided to make inquiries concerning the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rannock Bush Fire Brigade Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Rannock Bush Fire Brigade was held on the 4th October. The attendance was not large owing to the…
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The Annual meeting of the Wallaroobie Fire Brigade was held on 4th October and was well attended. Mr. C. E. Altus occupied…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Firemen Save £50,000 Goods in Factory Fire
SYDNEY, Sunday: Prompt action by firemen saved over £50,000 worth of goods when a Ore broke out at William Adams'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Menace Looming on Horizon Prolific Summer Growth
Once again the bush fire menace is looming on the horizon as the lush grasses and dense forest undergrowth sprout…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mayor to Address School Children Cinema Slide on Bush Fires
The Mayor (Ald. F. R. Dickson) will address Cootamundra school children on the menace of bush fires caused through…
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The Wagga Base Hospital Board last night decided to have the electrical roof wire of the hospital checked as a fire danger precaution. This was decided after Mr. T. P. Smith had…
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The annual meeting of the Yarrsgundry Bushfire Brigade was held recently, when the president (Mr. H. Lucas) presided…
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