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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1963

19 stories in Sydney's papers

Home gutted by fire Furniture destroyed

The Biz · Wednesday 9 January 1963 · page 5

A Fairfield Heights house was almost razed to the ground when fire…

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Working People's Life in L'ETTERS After the fire on S.S. "Canberra"

Tribune · Wednesday 6 March 1963 · page 9

Since I returned to Australia by air after I was caught in the fire aboard s.s. "Canberra" off Naples recently, I have given the facts about the aftermath of that incident to several newspapers…

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Foreign US bases to draw fire

Tribune · Wednesday 3 April 1963 · page 4

AN astonishing admission that US nuclear weapons in Canada were not meant to protect the Canadians but,…

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Industrial estate claims rejected Ald. Smith Under Fire

The Biz · Wednesday 3 April 1963 · page 5

A group of Yennora residents this week rejected claims that the McCredie Road-Sturt Street industrial area could not be developed this year. In a letter to the "Biz" a spokesman, Mr. V. Gosling, replied…

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Blaze Burns Out Store

The Biz · Wednesday 24 April 1963 · page 1

THESE PICTURES show the damage left by thieves and vandals as they swept through Fairfield shopping centre. ABOVE: The blackened remains of the old furniture store in Ware Street that was gutted by fire during…

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Menzies' policy on migration draws fire

Tribune · Wednesday 29 May 1963 · page 5

The Menzies Government is seeking to use this week's annual Citizens' Convention to hold down the lid on growing opposition to its treatment of migrants, the racist character of its migration program…

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"Thrift Air Fare" Plan Draws Fire

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 26 July 1963 · page 9

While Commonwealth airline chiefs discussed their pooling problems in Sydney and probably worked out some planned approach to the forthcoming Salzburg Conference on air fares, there. was further…

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Playford's policies es under heavy fire

Tribune · Wednesday 28 August 1963 · page 8

ADELAIDE: The Liberal- Country League Government of Sir Thomas Playford is in the midst of a sea of troubles…

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Leaders V. Teachers? President Under Fire

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 30 August 1963 · page 3

Lack of understanding between leaders and teachers causes the weakness of Jewish education in Sydney. The leaders have not got the feeling…

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To Guard Against Fire

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 13 September 1963 · page 4

THE safety commission of the oil industry(C.E.S.I.P.) recently demonstrated the fire extinguishing efficiency of…

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Football Match Delayed 10 MINUTES Scoreboard burnt out

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 24 September 1963 · page 3

Fire completely destroyed the Scoreboard during a football match at Guildford Leagues Club ground last week…

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Fire in physics

Tharunka · Friday 11 October 1963 · page 2

Sir.—I would like to point out an error in your latest publication " The fire " that…

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Boys alleged cause of school blaze

The Biz · Wednesday 30 October 1963 · page 1

Four small boys ranging in ages from six to 13, are alleged to have…

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Attack at conference P.M. Under Fire Mapai split

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 1 November 1963 · page 5

Tel Aviv (J.C.N.S.) — Moshe Dayan, Minister of Agriculture, threw a bombshell into the annual conference of Israel’s leading party, Mapai, last…

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Fire clay

The Biz · Wednesday 6 November 1963 · page 8

Fire cement, or fire clay, is quire distinct from building cement. It is well to remember…

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Three Brigades Rush to Fire

The Biz · Wednesday 20 November 1963 · page 5

Three fire brigades rushed to a fire at the Fairfield School of Arts and saved it from being razed last week. The fire severely damaged the "small…

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Fires Damage Cottages, Cars Busy month for firemen

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 26 November 1963 · page 3

Three cottages and two car s have been damaged by fire in Holroyd in the first three weeks of November. One of the fires, in Addlestone…

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Warning Against Lighting Fires

The Biz · Wednesday 27 November 1963 · page 7

Following a series of local fires, Parramatta brigade's district officer has warned of penalties for lighting fires in restricted periods. The officer is Mr. W…

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Warning on Fire Danger

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 3 December 1963 · page 6

Following a series of local fires. Parramatta brigade's district officer has warned of penalties for lighting fires in restricted periods. The officer is Mr. W…

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