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Broken Hill & the Far West · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1952

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Kelrinator Fire Damage

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 8

A kelvlnator was'severely damaged by fire, and the wall and ceiling of a kitchen slightly damaged when…

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Barrier Miner Monday, February 11, 1952. No Fires in Open

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 3

HOPE will be felt that an extension of time for a drastic precaution under the Bushfires Act will be effective. There was never a moce pressing need for the greatest care…

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Bushfires Under Control Position In N.S.W.

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 1

Sydney, February 10.— Bushfires throughout New South Wales were under control tonight. Isolated…

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Chimney Fire

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 12 February 1952 · page 3

The Central Fire Brigade extinguished a chimney fire at 206 Rowe Street, Railway Town about 2.55 p.m. yesterday…

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Fire in Bags

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 1

When a quantity of bags caught fire at R. A. Gardiner's store, 180 Ryan Street, last night prompt…

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Fire at Railway, Town

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 4

At 6.13 p.m. yesterday the Central Brigade answered a call to 180 Ryan Street, where a quantity of bags were alight in a storeroom…

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Aid for Bush Fire Brigades

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 3

Consideration is being given to ah increase in the Government.subsidy, to the Western Division Bush Fire…

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False Fire Alarm

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 5

The Central Fire Brigade answered a [?] alarm to the [?] Ryan Strong at 10[?] The can…

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Bushfire Prevention

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 5

Sydney, February, 14. — The Minister for Agriculture (Bir-Graham) has urged the establishment of a committee to discuss…

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The Tragedy of Fire

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 4

At a stormy meeting at the Melbourne Trades hall recently, Lt.-Gen. Sir Horace Roberison, Director of Recruiting, said: "If you…

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Big Fire In S.A.

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 1

Adelaide.— Tess of thousands of pounds damage was done by fire at Pope Products Ltd., Beverley, early…

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Stop Press 10 Die in Fire

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 11

New York.—Ten persons burned to death in an overcro[?] bus which overturned and ca[?] fire at Altotonga. Mexico. Fi[?]…

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Taxation Officers Investigate Bushfire Relief Applications

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 4

Canberra, February 18.—Investigation officers of the Taxation Department have begun visiting centres in New South Wales to…

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Govt. Policy Under Fire Evatt's Censure Motion In House Of Reps

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 20 February 1952 · page 1

Canberra, February 19.—The Government's policy of excessive taxation and drastic credit restriction had set in motion forces which were causing…

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Fire Damages Big Shop

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 2

Adelaide[?]—Damage estimated at between £4000 and 25000 was caused in a shop [?] at Crystal Brook early…

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Japtreaty Is Under Fire in U.s. Circles

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 1

Washington, Thursday—The Japanese Peace Treaty would be ratified by an overwhelming vote of the U.S. Senate, Congressional authorities predicted today. They were commenting on yesterday's outburst by Senator William Jenner…

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Bushfires In Riverina Railway Negligence Denied

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 2

Sydney, February 21.— The Minister for Transport, Mr. Sheahan, yesterday denied that any…

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Fire Ban Extended

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 February 1952 · page 6

Sydney, February 22. — The Chlef Secretary, Mr. Clive Evatt, today extended the total ban on lighting fires in the open until…

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Bakery In Production Again After Fire

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 February 1952 · page 1

Brenton Bros. Bakery, which was badly damaged by fire last October, is now in full production once more…

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Tanker Sinks After Fire

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1952 · page 2

Buenos Aires, Sunday:— [?]he oil tanker Esso Neuquen caught fire and sank after an explosion in the…

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