Two Grass Fires in Town
Shortly after 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon the Fire Grigade was called by the headmaster of the District School, Mr. R. Thomas, to put out a…
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Fires & bushfires, 1940
500 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 25
Lit Fire in Open Goulburn Man Fined
"You have only to read the papers every morning to see the trouble these fires cause," declared the P.M. Mr. M.J. Ryan,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Magnificent Public Effort for Burnt Out Settler 434 Sheep and Six Rams Donated and £72/15/ in Cash MR. A. J. Shannon Thanks Public for Its Generous Response
The “Shannon-Tribune-Courier Bookham Battler’ Appeal” closed officially at 2 o’clock this afternoon. It has been one of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Motorists’ Corner the Cause of Bushfires “Carbon” Stands By The Farmers
“Carbon” of the R.A.C.A. who is regarded as one of the leading motoring authorities in Australia, spiritedly defends the farmers gaainst the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →BUSHFIRES Expression of Sympathy
At the meeting of the Soldiers Memorial and Literary Institute Council, on Thursday evening, Mr. J. Moore moved that the council extend…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bushfire Fatality Death of Mr. J. H. Richards Sad Aftermath of Accident
To the heavy toll of the recent bushfire at Bookham, has to be added the saddest note of all. The death occurred at the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Death of Grazier Sequel To Bush Fire
To the heavy toll of the recent bushfire at Bookham must be added the death .of Mr. John Henry Richards, of "Bonnydoon,"…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Sweeps Flats Occupants' Dash To Safety
Six people narrowly escaped with their lives when fire gutted two upstairs flats in whit is known as Cody's Building, Clifford Street, early last night…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Will Fire Record Be Established? Seven Outbreaks This Month
On present indications, there is every likelihood of a fire, record being established at Young this month. There have already been…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes (by "Carbon") the Cause of Bush Fires
"Carbon," of the R.A.C.A., who is regarded as one of the leading motoring authorities in Australia, spiritedly defends the farmers against the…
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BARRALLIER: After a battle lasting for five days last week, a bushfire which threatened several properties was controlled…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Grass for Burnt Out Settlers
The following further offers of grass for burnt out settlers have been received through Mr. Harold Bridge: W. G. Taylor, R. 0. Middle…
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PARKES, Thursday: Fierce bushfires have been raging since Monday in the Harvey Ranges, They have now assumed a 10-mile front…
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At the monthly committee meeting of the Yass Soldiers’ Club, held last night, a motion of sympathy with the sufferers of the recent…
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At 10 o'clock on Tuesday night, the Young brigade received a call to McLerie Street, where grass in a spare allotment at Mr. A. Quinn's place had…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Reducing Fire Danger Crackers Should Be Banned
Shortly after the Young fire brigade had dealt with a grass fire on the eastern side of the town on Tuesday night, crackers were…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bush Fire Danger to All Motorists
While the present heat wave and drought conditions continue many motorists are compelled to drive through areas where bushfires are…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Fighting Advice To Helpers
In the following contribution to the Post, Mr. J. Irving Toohey, of "Yaamba," Mandemar, provides some helpful hints to fighters engaged in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Two Grass Fires Last Night Cause a Mystery Put Out by Aborigines
Two grass fires which started at Hatton’s Corner last night were put out by aborigines from Hollywood. The cause of the fires is a mystery…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →BUSHFIRES Brigade Wants Subsidy Road Fireplaces to Be Abolished
Bushfires occupied the attention of the Goodradigbee Shire Council at its meeting on Friday. Earlier in the proceedings the…
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