Fire Board Nominee
At the Greater Wollongong Council's meeting last night, Alderman A. Squires was nominated as a representative on the…
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295 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 15
Mr. Jeff Bate M.P. on Bushfire Relief C'tee
Mr. Jeff Bate, M.P., has just been informed by the Prime Minister that he has been appointed to the position of…
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In view of the difficulty of maintaining interest in the Bush Fire Brigade once danger periods are past, the Town Clerk of…
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SYDNEY, Friday.—Disastrous bush fires flared up in many parts of New South Wales today, destroying at least 56 homes, hundreds of sheep and cattle, huge areas of State forests…
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SYDNEY, Sunday.—With the death in Canberra Community Hospital today of a 20-years-old youth, the death roll in Friday's disastrous bush fires has mounted to eight…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wide Trail of Damage in Illawarra S. Coast Fires
Despite heroic, and at times, almost unbelieveable efforts by volunteers, bush fires in the Illawarra and Central Coast Areas caused widespread and extensive damage, but, fortunately, no loss of life as in some other areas. Motorists who have passed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fierce Fires Near Holbrook
SYDNEY, Mon.—Fires were still burning fiercely in the hills surrounding Holbrook late tonight, but the township itself, is not in danger unless the wind changes…
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Homes go up in smoke at the least-expected times. Check your home fire organisation against these…
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SYDNEY, Tues.—Fires were still burning in isolated places in Riverina and on the South Coast,…
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SYDNEY, Tues.—The Minister for Labour and Industry and Social Welfare (Mr. Finnan) has…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Medal for Bravery in Bush Fire
SYDNEY, Tues.—A 17-year-old youth, of Burren Junction has been awarded the R.S.P.C.A?s. Silver…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Food Shortages Likely To Follow Fires
SYDNEY, Tues.—New South Wales is threatened with a shortage of practically all basic foods as…
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SYDNEY, Tues.—A search party today found William Currie only two miles from the spot…
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In a radio broadcast yesterday the Mayor (Ald. J. J. Kelly) asked citizens to contribute…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ready Response To Appeal For Bush Fire Victims
There has been a good response by the public to the appeal launched at the weekend to aid the victims of the bushfire which last Friday swept through a section of the Helensburgh area. This appeal which was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Men Charged Following £6,000 Sawmill Blaze
Three men who lit a fire which spread and destroyed £6,000 worth of sawmill equipment and a large area of Crown grassland, were each fined £15 at the Nowra Court today…
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The lighting of fires in an open area for cooking, boiling water or any other purpose will be prohibited…
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The Deputy Town Clerk (Mr. T. W. Martin) said yesterday there had been an excellent response to…
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SYDNEY, Wed.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) said today the Commonwealth…
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SYDNEY, Wed.—Bushfire damage throughout the State was estimated at £4 million to £5 million, the Minister for Social Welfare (Mr. Finnan) said today…
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