The Bucket Chain Primitive Fire Fighting NEWCASTLE
A shop and dwelling at Wangi, occupied by Mrs. A. J. Drury, wore destroyed by fire early this morning, and the occupants had a narrow escape…
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Don't Need Help Dubbo District Fire Victims Dubbo
A State public appeal on behalf of the sufferers by the recent bush fires is not necessary. The victims, mostly, are wealthy graziers, and local help…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sensational City Fire - And Other Topics Andrew Charlton in Action
Merrers. Ltd. W[?] the owners of the building which was destroyed as shown in the photograph, and occupied the ground and first floors as show and simple rooms. The second storey, where the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Woman Speedster in Red 53 M.p.h. in Fire Engine
Amy Christine Walker, of Kennington (England), who was trapped on the Grent West Road travelling at 53 miles on hour in her motor car, said…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maitland Floods and a £40, 000 Fire at Kyogle Farms at South Maitland Inundated
THE floods in Hie Hunter Valley did considerable damage in crops, while, fences were swept away and some animals were drowned. Near Newcastle also much damage was done. Many residents…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Who's to Blame ? for Bush Fires Attitude of Railways
Although no decision has been reached by the Railway Commissioners on the claim by the farmers at Wirrinya, near Forbes, for compensation for…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Bush Fires. Landowners Issue Claim. Against the Railways. Forbes
As a sequel to the bush fires which broke out at Wirrinya on December 10, landholders who suffered losses at Wirrinya, Ooma, Pinnacle, and Garema have, through Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Children's Page Goody Gossamer's Rhymes. the Bush Fire
I am the foe that the bushmen dread, And we fight till I die or they are dead; I sweep o'er the land in my fiery wrath, And desolation marks out my path…
Continued on Trove, page 46 →Petrol Tins! in Sawmill Blaze Startling Story Rockhampton
Evidence of a sensational nature was given at the inquiry to-day into the destruction of a sawmill at North Rockhampton, which was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Destructive Fire ROCKHAMPTON
The Railway Cafe and Store, situated outside the railway gates at Mount Morgan, was destroyed by fire at 3 o'clock this morning…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →“Consequential” Losses Through Fire
When a tradesman has a fire on his premises he derives some consolation from the fact that he has been paying premiums to an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Country News. Fires at Tweed Heads. Tweed Heads
At the chemistry department of Morley's, Ltd., Tweed Heads, a large bottle of sulphuric acid exploded, owing to extreme heat, and caused a wooden shelf in a corner to ignite…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Glebe Fire Sequel Coroner Inquires
THE City Coroner held an inquiry to-day concerning a fire which occurred in a ham and beef shop in Glebe-road, Glebe on November [?] 26…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Kerosene Fire in Glebe Shop Empty Tins
A portion of an eiderdown quilt, a bag containing straw, and a piece of matting, all of which smelt very strongly of kerosene, or some similar…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Meanest Canard Nailed A. J. Cook and Coal Fire Complete Refutation
DESPICABLE throughout the British ceal Struggle have been the tactics of the newspaper interested in producing the minds of the public against…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Chinese Turmoil Concession Raid Delicate Situation Red Troops Betray a Trust Admiral Has Permission to Fire Coolies Overrun British District London, Wednesday Night
DRESS telegrams from Hankow report a very delicate situation. The marines and bluejackets were withdrawn from the British concession, which they had been guarding, on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fires. Sleepers For Fencing Purposes
The Minister for Agriculture (the Hon. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A.) recently made representations to the Railway Commissioners regarding the matter…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Bush Fire Victims. Campaign Closes
The Cumberland branch of the Country Women's Association has concluded its campaign for assisting the sufferers from the reecnt bush fires. A ready response was made…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bush Fire Sufferers State Assistance
Information was sought yesterday from the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Dunn, by Mr. W. C. Cambridge, general secretary of the Farmers and Settlers'…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railways and Bush Fires Investigation by Graziers' Association
The Graziers' Association has written to a number of its local committees asking whether they can give specific instances of the starting of bush fires by trains. Some replies have already been received, and most of these indicate that inquiries are being made…
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