Burned to Death Pensioner in Tent Fire
A message from Bulli says:â James Mulligan, 81, pensioner, was found dead in his burnt-out tent at Lilyvale on Friday last…
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Fires & bushfires, 1951
21 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 2
15 Years’ Service Recognised by Fire Brigade Commissioners Presentation to Mr. Stan Burt
The President of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Mr. T. J. Smith, made a presentation of a long service medal to Mr. Stan…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Candelo Asks for Fire Fighting Gear
Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., Member for Monaro. who made [?]prese[?]ations to to the Chief Secretary i Mr. dive Evat[?] on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire at Convent
At about 2 p.m. on Sunday, a fire was discovered by the Sisters on the northern balcony of the St. Joseph's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fires in Open
Mumbulla Shire Council has looked into the Bush Fires Act and states that it is necessary to obtain a permit in writing from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bogus Call to Fire Brigade
What appeared to be a practical joke was perpetrated at Tathra, at midnight, when a through to alarm call was phoned…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New-type Fire Helmet in England
A new-type fireman's helmet designed especially for crown dealing with crashed aircraft was in use for the first It me recently at London Airport. The helmet is smaller than the normal fireman's helmet in order to facilitate entry through small apertures hi the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Two Children Die Deaths From Fire on Tablelands
Two deaths from burning have been reported from the Tablelands over the week-end: Inlae Park and Craigie…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Fought by Bega Women
The fire that; broke out in the McMahon home Union Street, Bega, yesterday at half past ten could have had…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Discussions on Bushfire Regional Conference in Nowra
The Shire Clerk of the Shoalhaven Shire Council, Mr. Batt, has announced that, in conjunction junction with [?] New South…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bushfire Menace
Sir, As you Know, I made a suggestion to Mumbulla shire concerning bush fire prevention…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in Hotel Little Damage Done But!
Only £50 worth of damage was caused at the Great Southern Hotel when a fire was discovered in a room of one of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire in Queen Street Poor Water Supply Hampers Fire Brigade
A disastrous fire occurred last night in Queen Street, when the weatherboard dwelling occupied by Mr. Jack Robertson was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Recent Fire (To the Editor)
Sir.âThrough your paper I would like to express my concern, and the feelings, of other residents of our town, in relation to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sequel to Recent Fire Young Man Charged
A sensation was caused at Berry on Thursday last, when detectives after questioning a young Berry man, laid a charge against…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Uno Delegates at Cease-fire Talks
United Nations delegates, led by Vice-Admiral C. T. Joy, recently attended the ninth session of a series of talks with the Communist delegation from North Korea, in the village of Kaesong, in an effort to complete negotiations for a cease-fire in Korea. Before…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Post Office Services in Times of Bush Fires
The Postmaster-General (Hon. H. L. Anthony) stated this week that the post office will operate as usual during the forthcoming…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Campaign To Stop All Bush Fires Whole Of State Asked To Co-operate
Fire Prevention Week opens throughout New South Wales on November 26, 1951. The week will be dedicated to prevention of all classes of fire but, in particular, bush fires. Local Councils throughout…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Conditions Most Dangerous Since 1939
[?] prevention week opens [?]oughout New South Wales on 26th November, 1951. The week will be dedicated to prevention…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Local Rain Beats Fires Change Saved Spread Of Small Outbreaks
Yesterday’s showers, light as they were in parts, were the best piece of fire-fighting equipment we could have received, while so much terror is being experienced in other districts…
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