Echo of Bush Fire Man Gaoled At Goulburn
GOULBURN, Monday. — Allegations that the actions of a man in failing to put out a fire after boiling his billy had resulted in, the…
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Fires & bushfires, 1939
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Gales and Fires Sweeping N.z
AUCKLAND, January 16.—Gales are sweeping the Hawke's Bay district and bush fires are ravaging many parts. At times, the gale has…
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WITH the finding of the body of a man in the scrub at' Paddy's River, near Penrose, early today, the death roll of fire victims in New…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sympathy for Victims of Bush Fires
Whether Broken Hill residents will show their sympathy in a practical manner to the unfortunate victims of the bush fires which ravaged New…
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SYDNEY, Wednesday.— The Stato Cabinet has decided to afford relief to persons who are reduced to necessity by the bush fires. The Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Comments Of Readers the Bush Fires Relief Funds Appeal
To the Editor, Sir— It is gratifying to note that the Mayor has called a meeting of citizens to be held tomorrow (Thursday)…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tents Provided For Bush Fire Victims ADELAIDE
Every effort is being made by the Hills Fire Relief Fund to alleviate the distress of those people who lost their homes and belongings in last week's fires. The Echunga-Meadows district is…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Roof Becomes Charged Fire In Local Bakehouse
CONSIDERABLE damage by fire and water was done to the bakehouse of George Christo, at 52 Crystal-street, when a…
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CANBERRA, Thursday.— The Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) has received the following message from the Governor-General designate, His…
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It is hoped that a large and representative gathering of citizens will attend the public meeting to be held in the Council Chamber tonight to…
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"TWO beds? Yes, thank you, we can do with them. Will you please notify your district council, which will call and collect them…
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SYDNEY, Friday—A message from New Zealand states that bush fires continue to rage in many parts of the Dominion, doing considerable damage…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Local Help for Distressed Bush Fire Victims Committee Formed At Last Night's Meeting
TO be known as "The Bush Fire Relief Fund, Broken, Hill Committee," a committee which will raise funds to assist the distressed bush fire victims in South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria was formed…
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SYDNEY, Friday.—Two detectives are investigating an apparently deliberate attempt to burn a business block at Tullibigeal, in the Wagga…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Making Forests In Victoria Safer From Fires MELBOURNE
Legislation to compel the construction of specially designed dug-outs and other shelters in all timber areas would be considered by the State Cabinet immediately, said the Premier (Mr. Dunstan)…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fine of £30 for Leaving Fire
TUMUT, Friday.—At the Tumut Police Court, John James Joseph Quinlan (30); swagman, was fined £30, in default 60 days' gaol, for leaving a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Appeal to Help Bush Fire Victims
The treasurer of the Country Women's Association (Mrs. S. Hocking) today issued an appeal to as many as possible of the members of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Barrier Miner Saturday, January 21, 1939. Helping Victims of Bush Fires
THE disastrous bush fires in Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales have left a trail of destruction and devastation in their…
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No time is being lost by the Bush Fire Relief Fund, Broken Hill Committee, in organising methods for raising funds to assist bush fire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Royal Commission on Victorian Bush Fires
MELBOURNE, Tuesday. — The State Cabinet decided last night to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the causes of the recent…
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