Top.—Fire-fighters attempting to subdue the flames with the aid of chemical extinguishers. Below. Fearful refugees at War bur ton seeking sanctuary in the river with the few belongings they have saved, and watching the relentless advance of the flames.
At Right.—Many beautiful homes in New South Wales were destroyed. This one, situated in Sylvania, was destroyed before firemen could reach it. Top Ri ght.-A home Tom Ugly's Point, New South Wales, blazing at the time of the heat wave.
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Northern Advocate, 28 January 1939, Page 12
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79Top.—Fire-fighters attempting to subdue the flames with the aid of chemical extinguishers. Below. Fearful refugees at War bur ton seeking sanctuary in the river with the few belongings they have saved, and watching the relentless advance of the flames. At Right.—Many beautiful homes in New South Wales were destroyed. This one, situated in Sylvania, was destroyed before firemen could reach it. Top Right.-A home Tom Ugly's Point, New South Wales, blazing at the time of the heat wave. Northern Advocate, 28 January 1939, Page 12
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