The Oaks Fire Queen Victoria Hotel Destroyed
A fire destroyed the greater part of The Oaks Hotel, at The Oaks, early last Saturday moroning, and caused damage to the extent of some…
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Fires & bushfires, 1939
27 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2
The Oaks Hotel. Destroyed by Fire
Shortly after 1 o'clock on Friday morning an alarm of fire was given at The Oaks Hotel by Miss E. Boshel, a niece of the licensee, Mrs. T. Croll,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lighting Fires
Ald. Arundel asked the Mayor at the last meeting of the Council if any rule appeared in the Local Government Act to prevent persons lighting…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Terrible Bush Fires Much Destruction, But Only One House Destroyed Smart Save by Volunteers-Picton's Narrow Escape
Last week and particularly January 11 and 14 will not soon be forgotten by the people of Picton. The worst heat wave in the history…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires Delay Play
Camden B won the toss against Bob’s Range at Camden Showground on Saturday, and the latter team was about to take the field when a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Lighting Fires
In reply to Ald. Arundel’s question of which due notice had been given, relative to the careless use of fires out in the open, the Mayor at the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Defence Fund Dance
A dance is to be held at Picton Lakes Village, Couridjah, on Wednesday next, February 1, in aid of the Bush Fire Defence Fund-a deserving…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Relief for Fire Sufferers
In response to his representations on behalf of those who suffered so severely in the recent bush fires, Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., has been advised by the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Drought and Fire Disasters
Not once since settlement began has Australia experienced such a tragic period as during the first couple of weeks in the New Year…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Berrima Hospital
Damage estimated at £1000 was caused by a fire which occurred at the Berrima District Hospital last Friday. The outbreak occurred in the roof of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Picton Lakes Village £6/7/. for Bush Fire Distress Fund
A very happy time was spent by all present on Wednesday night last, at the Fire Distress Fund dance at Picton Lakes Village. Unfortunately, a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Fighting Demonstration. 100 BRIGADES at KATOOMBA
A demonstration of the methods used to fight bush-fires, in which over 600 men from all parts of the State will participate, will take place at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Fighting Demonstration 100 Brigades at Katoomba
A demonstration of the methods used to fight bush fires, in which over 600 men from all parts of the State will participate, will take place at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fences Destroyed by Bush Fires Procedure to Be Observed in Re-newing
Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A. is in receipt of the following communication from the Forestry Commission:— With reference to your enquiry of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Campbelltown Fire Brigade
On Tuesday, 11th inst., Inspector G. L. Parks, of the N.S.W, Fire Brigade Board, visited Campbelltown for the purpose of carrying out the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Bights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Camden Fire Brigade
Following the disastrous fire when the Woollen Mills were totally destroyed, there were strong advocates for the establishment of a fire station in the town. The council's application for a special grant of £300 for the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Income Tax Returns Bush Fire Reductions
Replying to representations that the destruction of fencing and buildings by bush fires should be allowed as deductions in income tax returns, the…
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It may seem to be somewhat premature to be considering, at this juncture, the taking of steps for the prevention of damage by bush fires, but the best…
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To the Editor of "The Picton Post." Dear Sir,—I am enclosing copy (in part) of an anonymous letter that has cached me on the subject of bush…
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It is the intention of the Council under Section 4a of the Local Government Act to have Gazetted the prohibiting of lighting fires and burning…
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