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

Fires & bushfires, 1943

154 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 1 of 8

FIRE Outbuildings Burned

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 4 January 1943 · page 1

The fire alarm and appearance of brigade in Cooma Street caussome excitement on Thursday [?]ternoon week. Approaching…

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Rain Reduces the Fire Risk

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 4 January 1943 · page 3

Pastoralists in the Goulburn district welcomed the splendid rains which fell over the week-end, and it is expected that they will greatly reduce the danger…

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Planning to Fight Fire Brigades Prepared

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 4 January 1943 · page 2

At Thursday's meeting of the Mulwaree Shire Council it was stated that with the exception of the Big Hill-Brayton district, all…

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Fire in a Convent

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 5 January 1943 · page 1

Excitement was caused at the Presenintion Convert, Young, when smoke was found to be issuing from the celling of the building in the vicinity of the…

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Fire Brigade 40 Calls During 1942

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 5 January 1943 · page 2

According to figures made available by Sub-Station Officer W. Hindle this morning the Goulburn Fire Brigade answered a total of 40…

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Sawmill on Fire

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 6 January 1943 · page 1

GLOUCESTER: The Gloucester sawmill, operated by Viggers Ltd., was totally destroyed by fire, which started from the northern part of the…

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Fire Risks Gas Producer Users

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 7 January 1943 · page 1

The Liquid Fuel Control Board, in a letter to Councils expresses concern over the fire risks attendant on the use of producer…

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Fire at Presentation Convent, Young

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1943 · page 3

On Christmas Eve, about midday, the fire alarm was rung, the brigade being called to the Presentation Convent, at Young, where a fire had…

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Welcome Rain Reduces Fire Risk Good Fall at Week- End

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 7 January 1943 · page 1

Over last week-end 171 points of rain were recorded at Yass Post Office. Heavier falls were reported in other parts of…

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BUSHFIRES’ Military Co-operaion Experiment at Wagga

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 3

The Co-operation which is being given by the military authorities, in the Wagga district to local authorities in combating bushfires is…

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Fire at Gunning Garage Damaged

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 13 January 1943 · page 1

A fire occurred on Saturday night last at the rear of Dr. Barbour's residence, which caused extensive damage to the garage, laundry, store-room, etc…

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Fire Threatens Poultry Farm

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 14 January 1943 · page 3

Except for the prompt action of three women and later the linely assistance of the Canberra Fire Brigade 1000 fowls would have been destroyed…

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Unusual Fire Refrigerator "Runs Hot"

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 14 January 1943 · page 2

A wakened by the pungent smell of smoke at 5.15 a.m. this morning Mrs. G. Duddle rushed into the main portion of her store to find the room…

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Mayor's House Scene of Fire

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 14 January 1943 · page 3

Summoned to attend a fire at 207 Faith Street soon after 1 o'clock yesterday the Goulburn Fire Brigade arrived at the residence of the Mayor…

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Gunning Fire At Doctor’s Residence

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 14 January 1943 · page 4

Late on Saturday night Sergt. Shipway received a telephone call from Dr. Barbour’s residence that a fire had started at the garage…

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Water on Flames Fire at Picture show —£1000 Damage

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 1

A fire occurred in the Galong Memorial Hall on Tuesday last, during the showing of the picture films. lt was discovered by the…

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BUSHFIRES Commonwealth Regulations

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 3

The Graziers’ Association of [?] S. W. advises that last year the Commonwealth Government passed order under the National…

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Fire at Picture Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 19 January 1943 · page 3

A fire occurred in the Galong Memorial Hall during the showing of the picture films. It was discovered by the operator, Mr. W. Franklin of…

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No Fires Without Permission; All Out by [?]

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 January 1943 · page 4

The latest regulation issued under the National Security Act is rather ambiguous. It provides that,…

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Roslyn May Have Abuse Fire Brigade

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 January 1943 · page 5

General satisfaction was expressed at a meeting of the District Bush Fire Brigades' Executive Council,…

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