Deaths In Fire Cause Inquiry BRISBANE
An inquiry is to be held on Monday into the fire at R. M. Gow Pty. Ltd.'s building last Tuesday, in which three firemen…
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If fire-bombs fall Don't Hide-- Fight Them!
IF the fire-bombs come to Sydney, fight them. Sitting in a shelter may protect your skin, but it…
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Further details of the war in the Pacific theatre are:— MALAYA: Yesterday's Singapore communique said: "In the Gemas area…
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While carrying water to put out a small Are in a factory in Euston Road, Alexandria, last night, Frederick Pakes, 76, watchman, collapsed and died…
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GOSFORD, Sunday.--Unaware that a fire was burning about 20 feet from the side of the Gosford Talkie Theatre last night, patrons continued to enjoy…
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A BATTERY SERGEANT of a Northern Ireland defence station demonstrates the working of an anti-aircraft gun to girls of the A.T.S. So impressed are the English Army authorities-by the clever handling of guns by A.T.S. "ack ack" girls that specially picked officers will now be…
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Firemen and police who responded to a fire call at Grazcos wool store at Alexandria late last night found Frederick Pakes, 76, the watchman…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Children Fight Fires
SCHOOLBOYS fighting fires which burnt out a large area of bush at Castlecrag yesterday. Flames menaced cottages before Chatswood firemen got the fire under control. A match or cigarette is believed to have caused the fire…
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Fire brigades are fighting a serious outbreak of fire in the coal-bunkers of a steamer in Sydney…
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THE Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) said today that he was particularly pleased with the excellent efforts of the Fire Brigade…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stop Press Ships on Fire in Harbor
Firemen under Chief Officer Richardson fighting big blazo in the hold of ship in Sydney Harbor. Fire started among 1300 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Letters to the Editor Coping with Fire Bombs To the Editor of the "Herald."
Sir,—Your article dealing with "community fire parties and spotters" has a major point worthy of further consideration. The N.E.S. authorities…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Blaze in Ship's Hold Firemen Save Vessel
When a fire was found beneath 1,300 tons of coal in the hold of a steamer in Sydney yesterday, firemen saved the ship from…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fought Fire in Ship's Bunkers
For two hours yesterday firemen fought a blaze in the coal bunkers of a freighter berthed at Circular Quay. There were 1300 tons of coal in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →5 Dead in Big Fire New York
Five people are dead and 28 are missing after a fire at Lynn (Massachusetts) which destroyed a large…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A.I.F. Man Deliberately Drew Jap Snipers' Fire
SINGAPORE, Wednesday. -- An A.I.F. private volunteered to draw the fire of a Jap ambushing party by walking along a road in open view while his comrades crept through the rubber plantations on either side, seeking Japs who had…
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SINGAPORE, Wednesday. -- An A.I.F. private volunteered to draw the fire of a Jap ambushing party by walking along a road in open view while his comrades crept through the rubber plantations on either side, seeking Japs who had…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire Airline to Carry 1.000,000 in Year
NEW YORK. -- American Airlines, inc., announces that recently it became the first air transport company in the world to carry 1,000,000…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fighting Fires with Photographs
Photography is the United States Forestry Service's [?] weapon in lighting fires. Photographs are taken [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 30 →Bush and Grass Fires
During the week local firemen have been kept busy attending to bush and grass fires at a number of places throughout St. George. On Monday…
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