Very Awkward Fire Engine Needs More Room
According to the chief officer of the Fire Brigades, difficulty is experienced at times in gaining safe agress from the Parramatta fire station for the motor…
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Man Smothered By Fumes in Bedroom. Fatal Fire at Newtown
Following an outbreak of fire in Wilsonstreet, Newtown, on Saturday night, firemen found the unconscious body of George Macks, 33, in a bedroom upstairs. He was carried out…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Child Drowned in Pool. Fire Bell Summons Searchers. Melbourne
When Norman Brereton, aged about 2 years, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brereton, was missing from his home at Omeo yesterday, the fire bell was sounded to summon…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Rescued From Fire, But Died Man Was Trying to Escape From Upstairs Room
Although firemen rescued George Macks, 33, from a burning house in Wilson Street, Newtown, on Saturday night, he died soon afterwards,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Timber Mill Is Destroyed Fire Damage of £10,000. Caused Wellington (N.z.)
DAMAGE estimated at £10,000 was caused by a spectacular Are In a timber mill at Port Ahuriri, Napier. The plant and' a large quantity of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Candle of Life Was Burnt Out Human Document Left By Dead Man Gas Suicide
THE candle is burning out that is the candle of life dear Joan, the only thing In the world I can remember worth while…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Condemned House on Fire
A cottage in Richard Street, Newtown, which has been condemned for habitation by the Newtown Council, caught fire last night. A passer-by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Life Prisoner. Attempt to Break Gaol. Sentry Fires Shot
A prisoner in the Parramatta Gaol, Kenneth Aubrey Farlow, who is serving a life sentence for shooting with intent to murder Constable Ulrick in Hopetun-avenue, Vaucluse, in July,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire Questions Counsel's Protest Coroner's View
Strong protest against what he described as "a fishing expedition" was made by counsel to-day at the resumed inquiry into the fire Which…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →14 Will Contest Seat On The Fire Board
FOURTEEN nominations were received yesterday for the post of municipalities' representative on the Fire Board…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire Board. Nominations for Vacancy. Reference to Crown Law Department
When nominations closed yesterday for the vacancy on the Board of Fire Commissioners, several of them were referred to the Crown Law Department for an opinion as to their…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Melbourne Fire Thousands of Packing Cases Go Up in Smoke
MELBOURNE, Monday. -- Thousands of packing cases provided a spectacular blaze to-night when a fire broke out in the open-air timber…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Validity Shock at Ballot Three Nomination Papers Are Challenged Fire Board
A SENSATION, was caused yesterday when, after nominations had closed, at noon for the election of a member to the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →PROMOTIONS. Fire Brigade Officers
MR. W. H. BEARE. Mr. Beare is the new Deputy Chief Fire Officer. MR. S. A. TUCK. Mr. Tuck succeeds Mr. beare as Third Officer…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Contributions to Fire Board
Erskineville Council decided last night to co-operate with Willoughby Council in urging the Government to amend the Fire Brigades Act so as…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Waterloo Fire. Inquiry Resumed
Further evidence was given yesterday at the resumed inquiry by the City Coroner (Mr. Oram) into a fire which occurred on December 21, 1935, at Australian Slippers, Limited[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →New Officers Fire Brigades Ranks
Following the appointment of Mr. C. D. A. Richardson as Chief Officer, the Board of Fire Commissioners has announced further promotions…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Fire Board. 16 Nominations. Two Disallowed
Two of the 16 nominations received for the vacancy on the Board of Fire Commissioners, due to the resignation of Mr. G. J. Baker, conciliation…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →COVETED Fire Bd. Job Civic Honor
THE rush of aldermen and councillors to fill the vacancy on the Board of Fire Commissioners indicates how…
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