South-West Fires Ravage Farms and Towns in Denmark Area
A vast bushfire outbreak sweeps through the northwest region near Denmark and Noramp, destroying about fifty farms and many homesteads. Firefighters, farmers, and residents work through the day to save property as roads and telephones fail and towns suffer standstills. Government aid is urged as fires threaten multiple communities, with bridges burned and cattle herds perilously in danger.
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Denmark
Cortive HC
Nornamp
Amd Mons Frre
Leomark Rond Board
FL G. Furry
St Bad
An Mort
Tln
Scormble
Mt. Lindsay
Road Board
BE. A. Warne
Ken Evan
J. Berridge
Berridge
Parryville
Nornathy
Nevenn
Tucker
Manjimup Fire Hour Amid Heat Wave Dairyman Burned
In a record heat episode, firefighters sprayed water on blazes as a dairyman Frank Vivian Trenn ey, about 38, suffered severe burns fighting a grass fire on his property. He was wheeled to Maujinnn for treatment after his homestead burned. Reports indicate ongoing labor strife with key workers unpaid and fueling delays.
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Feval Line
Manjimup
Frank Vivian Trenney
Maujinnn
Xixicon
Last Minute Rescue Amid Bush Fire Tragedy
A pensioner named Ted Fiowle, 71, was removed by two unknown attackers before a fire swept a bush near Noggernoy yesterday. A St John ambulance carried him to Mollie Ty hospital as rescuers battled flames racing toward a tent where Combe was sleeping. The blaze destroyed tents and spread rapidly, forcing urgent evacuations.
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Collls
Ina
Noggernoy Yeaterday
Ted Fiowle
Mollie Ty
St John Ambulance
Ely
Combe
Soleur Tliess
Fire Attacks Campsite After Distant Fire Threatens Camp
A disjointed report describes a distant fire near a tent where occupants fled. Fire spread along the road, forcing travelers to move through smoke and heat as responders struggle to bring water and control to the scene.
First Fatality In Blaze In Perth
A farmer named Joseph Clyde Parks, about fifty, of Green Hushes, was killed by a beam in a south-west blaze while he was farming east of Green bushes. He died at Bridgetown Hospital at 9:45 am today. he leaves a widow and one-year-old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Doseph Clyde Parks
Wiley Sear
A. Heaneh
Greenbushes
Bridgetown Hospital
Chlid
Fishing Boat Capsizes Narrow Escape for Two Men
In Bunbury this afternoon a fishing boat capsized near Clifton Street Beach as rough seas and haze swamped the craft. Two men Jeffery Beatt Rete of Centenary House Bunbury and Ster vyn Cox of Alexander Street South Bunbury escaped drowning and were found on the beach. The boat is a total wreck and salvage efforts are under way though the vessel was not snared.
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Bunbury
Clifton Street
Thormen
Jeffery Beatt Rete
Centenary Louse
Munbury
Stervyn Cox
Alexander Street
South Bunbury
Cox
Howe
Janie Etek
Powell
Airlock Explosion Ends Tragic Warship Rescue
An airlock blast aboard the battleship Warspite trapped seven crew beneath the hull during an under hull prep near Primi Cove Cornwall. The incident occurred as the vessel, a veteran of two world wars, drifted after breaking free while being towed to shipbreakers.
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Tomeim
Ther
Grilieh
Warspite
Siverc
Fnd
Primi Cove
Cornwall
Apel
Asnt
Ingale
Terrorist threat updates spark Commons debate London
London reports say minister quoted in House of Commons gives totals of 1,107 terrorists killed or captured, 358 wounded, and 44 captured again, with 2000 mile per day aircraft movement and ground crews flown separately to York and Hastings. Additional figures show 218,000 refugees, with warnings about continued needs and support.
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London
Mtr
Job Tingiate
House of Commons
Andrase KiLfedd
thomRel
Glneiin Ienbers
Hritait
House Tightens Security Guards In Spy Clampdown
Washington reports the House passed a broad security bill increasing penalties for espionage and expanding rules on protecting military and government secrets. The measure, now sent to the Senate, doubles penalties, extends statutes of limitations, and requires foreign agents to register. The push follows debates after a British atomic scientist was accused of leaking secrets.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Ali
Senate
Torelen
Mike
Art Liefence
Britiah Atomic Scientist
Klas Faebs
America
Hiitain
Rocket Range Secrecy Precautions With Planes
Canberra reports strict secrecy at Woomera Rocket Range South Australia for planes en route between Adelaide and Darwin. Curtains drawn over civil aircraft. only passengers with security passes may disembark. Security officers will meet each aircraft and air crews must be sworn to secrecy about sightings.
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Canberra
Woomera
South Australia
Bilwister
Whitey
Craf
Adelaide
Darwin
Metropolitan Racing Meeting at Headquarters
West Australian Turf Club lists entrants and trials for an upcoming meeting at Pearl Quarters next Saturday. The program includes Foster Trial apprentices, six furlongs heats, overseas handicap one and a quarter miles, and listed starting times and odds for numerous horses and trainers.
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LILO
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J. C. Kingsley
U.S
Fuchs
Metropolitan Racing
Pealquarters
Orion Hannicap
Sis Forioogs
Etwel Hiue
Beau Boot
Wodgina
Fairlawn
Gallant' Len
SR of Nile
Foster
Dean
Echo
Tony Frost
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Imiage
King’s
Love Song
Marloo
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Banhero
Lucian G. Legend
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Repulse
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Dear Myth
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Rose Morn
Miss Helios
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Legislative Assembly
W. H. Sewell
Labor
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H. V. Johnson
M.elr
Bluff Point Hall
Northampton
Munlacher ST
Marine Terrace
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McLarty
Sewell
E. W. Brown
Anthor Bluff Point
Prinay
McLarty Government
IAS
Conway Street
Mingenew
Pam
Dalgety & Company Ltd
W. V. Gladstone
J. Harper
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McCormiek
Deering
McCormick Deering
Harvester
Dalgety & Company Limited
Gemaliton
Ironside & Taylor, Mingenew
Australia
Westralian Farmers Co-Operative Limited
Eleanor Street
Meekatharra
Murehizen
Tove
Airlines
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Slae's Motors Pty. Ltd
Carter
Tig Scoege
Melbourne
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Curtain Nets
Fotkence
Cretonnes
Leas
Kriesler
Dawson's Radio and Eews Service
Prestige House
Mim
Shaw
Walkaway
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
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Geranton
Selasowa
Ne Ae Repo
Young Motors Pty. Ltd
Marine ‘Terrace
Capa
Condensara
Delco Remy
Lecaa
Northeast
Antolite
Young Motors Pty, Ltd
Shen- 2A
Dempster's
Gar- Geraldton
Ale—Clinker
Chapman
Perry
B.S.A
Brady & Cobley
P.O. Box
Young Motors Ty. Ltd
Fargo
Jim Jordan
Ford
Fordson
Mac's Motors Pty. Ltd
Fend
Gerakitan
Flader
D. T. Miller
Mullewa
O. Jones & Sons
Durlacher Street
Patricia Hata
Victoria Hotel
Lovan John Shipton Lodge
Manchester
Unlty
Pyvecmalion
Geralaton
Repertory Club
Mareh
Amd
Sonja Henie
Michael Kirby
Olga San Juan
West
Calasity
Jameuel
Xaloom
Bog Hofe
Jane Russell
Hotpoint
Lucas, Radio and
West Cycles
Reiko Motors Pv. L Ltd
Peugeot
France
Lester Avenue
Randwick
N.8.w
Jool
Bonndayy School
Burcay
Church of Christ School
Bend
C.W.A. Hall
Nabawa Road
White Peak Pastoral Co
Shepheard’s Hotel
Gergidton
Wowen
British and Foreign Bible Society
Callem
A. J. Watson
Salvation Army
E. Mulgrue
Giel
Poly
Beaumont
Croshers
Sumley Street
Seary
Oswell
Graldton
Femate
Leur Mechantent Trac
Singer Lewins Lachine Coy
Geraldron
Apro Foraktion Building Company
Gregory
Augustus Streets
Aldtoa
Upper Chapman Road
Anant Mlcotton
Taree
T. M. Murphy
Nanson
Central War
Wie
Yuna
Weiting
T. M Murphy
Noad Districts
Central
Yun
Chapuan Road
Board
White Coak Pastoral Co
Francis Street
Poulter
Freemasons Hotel
Bil West
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