Cause of Bush Fires
At the request of various organisations representing country interests the State Cabinet to- day extended the term of the Bush Fires Commission…
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Fire at Rozelle
Shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday a fire was discovered in a weatherboard combination shop and dwelling at 96 Weston-road, Rozelle. Balmain and Rozelle brigades attended, but…
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EXTENSIVE damage was done to the top floor of the Federal Furnishing Arcade, Oxford-street, City, to-day…
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Eight motor 'buses, a lorry, and a chassis were badly damaged this morning when a fire broke out in the garage of Hoskins Bros., Ltd., 'bus…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →No Fire Brigade Six Shops Burned Cairns
An extensive blaze in the main street of Babinda destroyed a row of six shops very early this morning. The premises destroyed are…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fatal Fire. Woman Burnt in Bed. Broken Hill
Amy Warren, aged 49, residing at 230 Wills street, was found dead in bed at 12.10 this morning, with the bedclothes burnt and smouldering. She was in the habit of reading in…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Fire in City Furniture Alight About £8,000 Damage
A fire broke out shortly after 2 o'clock this afternoon on the top floor of the shop of Davidson and Co., furniture manufacturers, Oxford- street,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Cooma. Watchmen's Thrilling Experience. Through Fire and Surf. Brisbane
Three watchmen in charge of the steamer Cooma had a thrilling experience when the stranded vessel was destroyed by fire last week. They were awakened during the night…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Fire Alarm Sounded in Motor Smash Gars Interlocked Melbourne Mishaps Melbourne
THERE were numerous motor accidents in Melbourne during the week-end, and is every case the victims escaped with minor…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Liquid Fire in War France Prepares Troops to Be Trained Paris
THAT liquid flame-throwing squads will be incorporated in every battalion of French infantry has been decided by the War…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Explosions at Store Six Injured Fire Follows Chatswood Havoc Felt Half Mile Away
TWO MEN were seriously injured and four slightly, when two explosions occurred shortly after 8.30…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bush Fires Control Work of Commission
Acting upon a recommendation of the Commissioners, the State Cabinet yesterday agreed to extend the time of the inquiry and report of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →City Fires. Furniture Damaged
Furniture was damaged by a fire which broke out yesterday afternoon at about 2 o'clock in the furniture shop of Davidson and Co., Ltd., Oxford-street…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →A Street "Under Fire"
Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, where the windows of rows of shops were shattered by yesterday morning's explosion…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Two Fires Furniture Shop Ablaze Heavy Damage Done
Heavy damage was done by fires which broke out at Petersham and in the city yesterday. The total damage done by the two outbreaks is estimated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Garage Fire. Eight 'Buses Burnt
Damage estimated at several thousands of pounds was caused by a fire which broke out in the garage of Hoskins Bros., Ltd., motor 'bus proprietors, at the corner or…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Fire Brigade Blacktown's New Station
Still another step has been taken towards the protection of property from the ravages of possible fires. A new fire station has been established…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Big Fire in Brussels BRUSSELS
A big fire broke out in the centre of the city yesterday. Several acres of buildings were destroyed. and the damage is estimated…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sprinklers Warning Fire in Glebe Store
The over-heating of a coffee roasting machine was responsible for an outhreak of fire in the bulk store of Mell[?]th's, Ltd., .Bay St., Glebe,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Big Babinda Fire. Shops Destroyed. Brisbane
An immense blaze in the main street of Babinda early this morning destroyed a row of shops. Only the absence of wind and the presence of an intervening 30 feet of…
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