Nation-wide Fight Against Fires & Floods
Establishment of a statewide organisation similar to the war-time National Emergency Service was…
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Fires & bushfires, 1952
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Science to Aid Fire Fighting
Tim Premier. Mr. Cabill. has asked the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, to inaugurate scientific research into bush fires…
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Because none of the towns people at Carrathool would ac cept the responsibility of stering and looking after the Bush…
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The annual General meeting of the Goolagong Bushfire Brigad was held on Sunday morning. Office bearers elected for the…
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Nitrogen bombs, "walkie-talkie" radios, mobile water tankers, motor trailer pumps and chemical extinguishers should be used…
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On Wednesday last there was a meeting of the Quandialla Bush Fire Brigade. Mr. H. Adams, the District Fire Inspector, was…
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It was revealed in Sydney last week that writs against the "N.S.W. Railways Commissioner seeking damages as a result of Wagga district bushfires last…
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A total prohibition on the lighting of fires in all danger areas throughout the State has been imposed by the…
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A simplified method for prohibiting the lighting of fires in the open air should the need arise durihg the coming summer was announced by the…
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Following the Boree Shire Council meeting in Cudal on Monday, representatives of Bush Fire Brigades met for a conference. There was a very good attend-…
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Strong and gusty winds prevailed over the week-end. Many sharp showers passed over the district on Sunday. Late in the afternoon…
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There was a small fire at the Tivoli Theatre last Friday night. One of the kerosene operated "Exit" lights caught alight…
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Establishment of a state-wide organisation similar to the war time National Emergency Service was suggested in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Humble Rake is a "Mighty Handy" Bushfire Weapon
Of all the hand tools used at a bushfire, the rake is probably the most versatile. It needs to be a good heavy tool, with 10 or 12 teeth to give…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stale Committee To Fight Fires And Floods Urged
Establishment of a State-wide organisation similar to the wartime National Emergency Service was suggested in the…
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These [?]ush fire statistics tell their own story of the g[?] record of the 1951-52 season…
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Wednesday was the hottest day this season, with the mercury getting nearer a Bradman score than on any preceding day since…
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Moonbi folk have broken the ice as regards the bushfire scare. A tree on the road near Austie Nash's property, which is surmised…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Ardlethan Bush Fire Brigade Registered
At last week's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, the registration of the Ardlethan Bush Fire brigade was approved, on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Barmedman Town Fire Fighters Covered by Insurance
Any person who is asked by the captain of the Barmedman Town Volunteer Fire Brigade tp help fight a fire and is injured, is covered by insurance…
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