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Fires & bushfires, 1952

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85 People Died in Dark When an Underground Train Caught Fire Horrors of Paris Metro Disaster

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 15

ON the night of August 10, 1903, all Paris was shocked by the news of what was. to be the greatest underground railway disaster in history. Down in…

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85 People Died in Dark When an Underground Train Caught Fire Horrors of Paris Metro Disaster

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 15

ON the night of August 10, 1903, all Paris was shocked by the news of what was to be the greatest underground railway disaster in history. Down in…

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85 People Died in Dark When an Underground Train Caught Fire Horrors of Paris Metro Disaster

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 15

ON the night of August 10, 1903, all Paris was shocked by the news of what was to be the greatest underground railway disaster in history. Down in…

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85 People Died in Dark When an Underground Train Caught Fire Horrors of Paris Metro Disaster

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 15

ON the night of August 10, 1903, all Paris was shocked by the news of what was to be the greatest underground railway disaster in history. Down in…

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Editorial [The opinions expressed in this Journal are not necessarily those of the Master Builders' Association, unless otherwise stated.] Drought and Fire

Construction · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 1

Only two years ago Eastern Australia was lamenting the disasters caused by a scries of floods, and still worse conditions were to follow during the record wet year 1950. About that time this editorial column stressed the need for…

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Bushfire Fighting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 2

Sir,—Much has appeared in your columns concerning methods of fighting bushfires. I think the best way for the…

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Bushfire Victims' Telephones

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday.— Mr. A. D. Fraser (Lab., N.S.W.) said in the House of Representatives to-day that…

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Talks Sought On Bushfires

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 7

CANBERRA, Wed. -- Sen. Arnold (Lab., N.S.W.) last night called for a conference…

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Talks Sought On Bushfires

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 8

CANBERRA, Wed. -- Sen. Arnold (Lab., N.S.W.) last night called for a conference…

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Talks Sought On Bushfires

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 7

CANBERRA, Wed. -- Sen. Arnold (Lab., N.S.W.) last night called for a conference…

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Distributing Bush Fire Money Mayor's Fund

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 4

In a report to Penrith Council on Tuesday evening, the town clerk, Mr. Ross, stated that Messrs. Jolly and Rath, of the…

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Bush Fire Prevention Jeff Bate Outlines Remedies

The Biz · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 14

In a speech in the House Mr. Bate said:— I desire to direct the attention of the National Parliament to…

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Sutherland Shire Council Bush Fire Victims' Relief Fund

The Observer · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 1

The following amounts have been received by the Council in aid of the Bush Fire Victims’ Relief Fund, in addition to the…

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Fifty Years Ago (From "Nepean Times," March 1, 1902.) Bush Fires

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 3

All of the Mountains west of Penrith appear to have had a worst doing by bush fires this year than had ever been known…

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Fire Commissioner Addresses Council

The Biz · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 6

At last meeting of Holroyd Council. Ald. L. E. Duff, Fire Commissions was allowed to address the aldermen. The Mayor…

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Fire Fighters—Cattle Strayed

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 6

Cattle went through a fence that had been opened by fire fighters and strayed, stated Mr. F. Watts, Rooty Hill, the owner…

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Mother Dies in Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 1

YOUNG, Wed.--A young Englishwoman was burnt to death this afternoon at her…

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Money Sent to Fire Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 11

The Daily Telegraph has forwarded to the Blue Mountains Bushfire Fund 10 from I.W. of…

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Cause of a Fire No Spark Arrester on Tractor

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 1

SPARKS from a tractor that was being worked at Mt. Henry, Mulgoa, were the cause of a fire that burnt…

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Passengers Rush To Escape Fire On Tram After Smash

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 1

Flames and smoke poured from the motor of a tram after it collided with a car at…

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