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Fires & bushfires, 1945

1,715 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 86

Moves to Prevent Bushfires

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 3

If N.S.W. were to escape in 1945 the tragic losses suffered in this State and in Victoria in recent years…

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Government Move to Prevent Bushfires

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 37

IF N.S.W. were to escape in 1945 the tragic losses suffered in this State and in Victoria in recent years, every citizen must regard fire prevention as a national obligation, said the Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) today…

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Government Move to Prevent Bushfires

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 17

IF N.S.W. were to escape in 1945 the tragic losses suffered in this State and in Victoria in recent years, every citizen must regard fire prevention as a national obligation, said the Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) today…

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Government Move to Prevent Bushfires

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 17

IF N.S.W. were to escape in 1945 the tragic losses suffered in this State and in Victoria in recent years, every citizen must regard fire prevention as a national obligation, said the Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) today…

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Government Move to Prevent Bushfires

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 17

IF N.S.W. were to escape in 1945 the tragic losses suffered in this State and in Victoria in recent years, every citizen must regard fire prevention as a national obligation, said the Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) today…

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Government Move to Prevent Bushfires

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 17

IF N.S.W. were to escape in 1945 the tragic losses suffered in this State and in Victoria in recent years, every citizen must regard fire prevention as a national obligation, said the Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) today…

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Bushfires Rage Again in Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 4

Sydney's maximum temperature yesterday was 86.2 degrees at 11.35 a.m., compared with a maximum of 78.2 degrees on the same day last year. Firemen were called to 30 bush and grass fires in…

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Bush Fires Prevention

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 4

The Bush Fires Advisory Committee forwarded copy of notification from the Government Gazette to Holroyd Council, containing directions to be observed in…

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Stable Blaze At Caulfield

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 3

ALL THAT REMAINS of Jack Sings Caulfield stables, which were destroyed by fire on Monday. Near- victim of the blaze was the New Zealand horse, Typhoon. Subsequently, Typhoon, who was badly shocked, was withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup; but he ran…

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Stable Blaze At Caulfield

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 3

ALL THAT REMAINS of Jack Sings Caulfield stables, which were destroyed by fire on Monday. Near- victim of the blaze was the New Zealand horse, Typhoon. Subsequently, Typhoon, who was badly shocked, was withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup; but he ran…

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Stable Blaze At Caulfield

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 3

ALL THAT REMAINS of Jack Sings Caul field stables, which were destroyed by fire on Monday. Near- victim of the blaze was the s New Zealand horse, Typhoon. Subsequently, Typhoon, who was badly shocked, was withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup; but he ran…

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Stable Blaze At Caulfield

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 3

ALL THAT REMAINS of Jack Sings Caul field stables, which were destroyed by fire on Monday. Near- victim of the blaze was the New Zealand horse, Typhoon. Subsequently, Typhoon, who was badly shocked, was withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup; but he ran…

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Fires in Suburbs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 3

Fire brigades answered 33 calls to bush and grass fires in nearly every suburb yesterday and averted damage to property…

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Tragic Fire at Bowral

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 5

MRS. ETHEL MINNIE SMITH (64) and her grand- daughter, Angela Grace Colman (2),were burned to death yesterday at this house in Bowral St., Bowral. Firemen found their bodies lying in the sunroom. Detectives found a large number of burnt matches…

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Tragic Fire at Bowral

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 5

MRS. ETHEL MINNIE SMITH (64) and her grand- daughter, Angela Grace Colman (2), were burned to death yesterday at this house in Bowral St., Bowral. Firemen found their bodies lying in the sunroom. Detectives found a large number of burnt matches…

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Tragic Fire at Bowral

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 5

MRS. ETHEL MINNIE SMITH (64) and her grand- daughter,Angela Grace Colman (2),were burned to death yesterday at this house in Bowral St., Bowral. Firemen found their bodies lying in the sunroom. Detectives found a large number of burnt matches…

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Oil Fire in Dock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 4

Oil floating on the water in Captain Cook graving dock caught fire yesterday, but the flames did not spread. Three fire brigades put out…

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Tragic Fire at Bowral

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 5

MRS. ETHEL MINNIE SMITH (64)and her grand- daughter, Angela Grace Colman (2), were burned to death yesterday at this house in Bowral St., Bowral. Firemen found their bodies lying in in the sunroom. Detectives found a large number, of burnt matches…

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Fire in Racing Stables

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 3

Fire destroyed the stable-boys' room at J. W. Cook's racing stable, Dowling Street, West Kensington, about midnight last night…

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Stables Fire, Horses Saved

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 5

A fire last night destroyed the boys quarters at the stables of Mr. Clyde Cook in Dowling Street, Kensington. Flames spread to the adjoining…

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