Bush Fires. In' N.S.W. Royal Commission to Investigate
At a meeting of the N.S.W. State Cabinet on Monday it was decided to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the probable causes and possible…
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Bush Fires Rage in Victoria Much Damage Caused Mercury at 103 Degs. Melbourne
Great bush fires raged throughout the State to-day. The heat was terrific. From 10 a.m. until 6 pm., the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fires Menace Victorian Towns Narrow Saves Bruce's Home Spared S.O.S. to Navy Men Melbourne
THE township of Frankston, 26 miles from Melbourne, was endangered last night when a fire swept through scrub close…
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A change of wind at 12.30 p.m. today relieved the anxiety of many residents in the district of Frankston, whose homes were threatened by a…
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A fire which completely gutted West and Endey's big bulk storehouse was the most disastrous in Orange for many years. Several…
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"Unless a man works neither shall he eat," runs the motto engraved on a stone obelisk facing the Moscow Soviet headquarters, and Bolshevists say it echoed across Russia, and…
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Among the relics destroyed by fire at the residence of Miss Soares, at Warringah, were beautiful pictures, and also plans and…
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The fire brigade received a call to premises in Keira-street, occupied by Mr. J. Cooney, and on arrival found that the front of the building was well alight. The flames were confined to…
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The Olympia Cafe at Leeton was destroyed by fire early on Sunday morning. The ocrupier, Kerr Basil, and an assistant, made a hurried escape in night attire. An adjanent…
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A disastrous fire occurred at Huonville about 2.30 o'clock this morning, when Joseph Lomas's wood-wool plant and sheds were destroyed. It is thought that the fire was caused…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Fire Services. Complaints at Mosman. Buried Hydrant
Mosman Municipal Council last evening decided to send a letter of protest to the Board of Fire Commissioners regarding the state of the fire services in the municipality. At the…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Effects of the Movies Montreal Fire Severe Criticism Montreal
The proprietor, assistant manager, cashier and head usher of the Laurier Palace movie theatre were released on personal ball at the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Orange. Extensive Damage. Destruction of Furniture. Orange
A fire occurred in the heart of the business centre at 3.30 o'clock this afternoon, resulting in the destruction of a storage building, 80ft by 90ft, in McNamara-street, owned by James…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Wild Dash From Blazing Building Families Asleep Exciting Scenes at Annandale Fire
Exciting scenes and narrow escapes marked a fire which broke out at 1.30 a.m. to-day in a building in Parramatta-road, Annandale. Persons who were sleeping above shops which…
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WELLINGTON.- -Six farmers who had their crops burnt out by recent bush fires at Arthurville have instructed Mr. W. P. Kelly, solicitor, to make…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Near Disaster Bush Fire's Vagaries ' Vic. Resort in Danger Melbourne
Sweeping down on Frankston early this morning a bush-tire [?]popular [?] sudden southerly which [?]…
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FORBUS.--On Monday night a four roomed weatherboard cottage was completely destroyed by fire while the occupants were at a picture show. The…
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Tar caught alight in the basement of the G.P.O. yesterday. A crowd gathered in Martin Place, but not even smoke was seen…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Big Fire at Mill: £75,000 Damage Store Gutted Wall As Check Summer Hill Blaze
DAMAGE estimated at £75,000 was caused by a fire at Mungo Scott Ltd.'s flour mill in Smith Street,…
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Detective Clark and Constable Hamilton (Balmain) this week have been engaged investigating outbreaks of fire at Balmain. They arrested two…
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