Fire in Motor on Power Station Roof
EXTINGUISHERS were used to put out a fire which started in an electric motor on the roof of the Pyrmont power station this morning…
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Unions Deny Refusal to Help Put Out Fire
A union representative at the inquiry into metropolitan power failures yesterday denied a statement that Bunnerong employees had refused to help put out a fire during their lunch hour…
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CINCINATTI, Saturday. — Approximately 100 men fled to safety as flames damaged the Columbia Hotel in downtown Cincinatti last night…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Film Effects Destroyed Spectacular Fire
Stage effects used in motion pictures were among property destroyed in a spectacular, fire yesterday afternoon in a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Climb Roof to Fight Fire Fire Destroys Movie Store: £2000 Damage
Fire destroyed a Cinesound Studios store at Redfern yesterday and caused damage estimated at more than £2000. The fire began about 4 p.m. in…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire Darted From Earth, Bays Farmer
PARIS.—The story of a mysterious pillar of fire darting from the earth on a farm outside the village of Claveisolles…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Leapt From Building To Escape Fire
TOP: Fireman leaping from a window of the burning Cinesound Studios store at Redfern last night. The fireman was inside the building when the flames suddenly changed directions and moved towards him, cutting him off from the doo rby which he had…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Leapt From Building To Escape Fire
TOP: Fireman leaping from a window of the burning Cine sound Studios store at Redfern last night. The fireman was inside the building when the flames suddenly changed direction and moved towards him, cutting him off. from the door by which he had…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The dean's surplice caught on fire
Clothing worn by the rural dean of Bletchley, the Ven. C. A. Wheeler, caught fire during a clergymen's service in Leighton…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Texas City fire disaster could happen here, firemen warn
Fire Brigade officers say that Sydney is in danger of a fire disaster comparable to the recent Texas City tragedy. They say that risks of major fire and explosion have increased…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Premier's Move On Fire Risk
Discontinuance of wartime regulations, which permit loading and unloading of ex plosives at wharves, has been…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Action on City Fire Risk Experts' Danger Report Sent To Premier
The Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) said yesterday that he had asked the Premier (Mr. McGirr) to take action to prevent refuelling of ships and unloading of explosives at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Stop Press Big New York Blaze
NEW YORK, Tuesday. -- More than 20 firemen were reported injured last night when a spectacular, five-alarm fire swept nine…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Premier Acts On Fire Risk
The Premier (Mr. McGirr) yesterday took action to end the refuelling of ships and the handling of explosives at wharves…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Two Dead In Big U.S. Fire
NEW YORK, Tuesday.--Two watchmen were reported killed and more than 20 firemen injured in a fire which swept nine…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Premier's Move To Avoid Harbour Fire Risk
The Premier, Mr. McGirr, has requested that the war-time practice of loading and unloading explosives at wharves should cease…
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NEW YORK, Tuesday.--Two watchmen were reported killed 'and more than 20 firemen injured in a fire which swept nine…
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NEW YORK, Tuesday.--Two watchmen were reported killed and more than 20 firemen injured in a fire which swept nine…
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NEW YORK, Tuesday.--Two watchmen were reported killed and more than 20 firemen injured in a fire which swept nine…
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NEW YORK, Tuesday.--Two watchmen were reported, killed and more than 20 firemen injured in a fire which swept nine…
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