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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1939

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Bushfire Relief Fund

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 3

In forwarding a cheque for £3/3/ as a contribution to the Bushfire Relief Fund, Mr. G. E. Ardill, M.L.A., writes: “My only regret is that I am…

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Bushfire Fund

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 2

The C.W.A. has organised an entertainment to be held in their rooms on Thursday, March 30, in aid of the Bushfire Fund. Members are…

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Bannister Fire Eucalyptus Burner Fined Plea of Guilty

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 1

At the last sitting of the Court of Petty Sessions, Sydney Clyde Moore was called to answer two charges of having ignited…

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Bushfire Relief Mr. Ardill’s Questions No Reduction in Freight Rates

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. G. E. Ardill asked: Will the Minister for Lands give favourable consideration to the total…

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Bushfire Fund Distribution Of Final Amount

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 4

Last-minute subscriptions to the appeal for the bushfire relief fund launched by the Goulburn Municipal Council resulted in…

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C.W.A. Bushfire Relief Fund

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 3

There was a very representative attendance of ladies at the afternoon organised by the C.W.A. members in aid of the Bushfire Belief Fund, last…

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Bush Fire Brigade Formed at Grabben Gullen

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 7

A Bush Fire Brigade was formed at Grabben Gullen on Friday night last after Mr. C. M. Williams, Vice-captain of the Binda…

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Test For Fire Station Pump

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 1

The trailer suction pump which forms part of the modern equipment at the Goulburn Fire Station was given one of its…

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No Water to Quell Blaze

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 4

A large number of residents of Portland stood helplessly by and watched a weatherboard shop and dwelling in Williewa Street owned…

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Grabben Gullen Bush Fire Brigade Formed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 1

At an enthusiastic meeting of farmers and graziers held in the Grabben Gullen Hall, it was unanimously decided to farm a…

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Defence Fire Brigade Reserve Volunteers Wanted Opportunity for Service

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 2

As part of the Defence scheme, the New South Wales Fire Brigades are forming a reserved corps of firemen…

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Bushfire Brigade

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 2

A meeting of the Yass Bushfire Brigade is called for next Saturday at 3 p.m. The business is important and members are asked specially to…

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Bush Fire Brigades Neighbouring Shires Active

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 2

From replies received by the Crookwell Shire Council from neighbouring shires to a letter which sought to ascertain the…

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Fire Officer's Visit To Crookwell

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 4

CROOKWELL: In compliance with a request made at the November meeting of the Crookwell Shire Council, Mr. Watt, an…

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Local Fire Brigade Officers to Report to Board of Commissioners

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 1

Mr. Watt, an administrative officer of the Board of Fire Commissioners of New South Wales, accompanied by Inspector Eadie,…

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Better Fire Engine

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

Aldermen greeted with “hear, hears” the announcement at Monday night’s Municipal Council meeting in…

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Big Fire In Country Town

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday: A disastrous fire occurred early this morning in the business section of Olinda, a small…

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Shire Council Bushfire Damage Waiting to Hear From Minister

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 4

The president of Goodradigbee Shire Council, Cr. S. H. M. Walker, presided at the monthly meeting held at the Shire Council Chambers, Rossi…

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New Fire Engine

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 2

The No. 203 Dennis motor fire engine arrived on the train to-day to replace the old engine. It has been placed in its new quarters at the Fire…

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Big Blaze at Young

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 5

YOUNG, Friday: A disastrous fire occurred at Young last night and was not extinguished for some hours…

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