Bush Fires
Bush fires have occurred in different parts of the district since the publication of our last issue, but fortunately ready responses to the call for…
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Fires & bushfires, 1940
35 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2
Picton Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
On Friday night last a well-attended meeting was held at the court-house with the object of forming a Bush Fire Brigade. All those present were…
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A meeting to form a branch of the Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade was held in the Protestant Halt, Thirlmere. last Thursday night, and,…
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A fire brigade can only attain the peak of efficiency and usefulness when it possesses not only the loyalty of every member of the unit, but also enjoys the whole-hearted support of every section of the local community. All residents should appreciate that the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Barra Llier Bush Fire
A bush fire in the Wombeyan Caves district which threatened "Rockily," "Fern Bank," and other properties last week, was got under control…
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Owing to his bereavement, the Mayor, Aid. P. C. Marlow, was absent from the Council meeting on Tuesday night, and therefore the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Concert for Bush Fire Brigade Friday Night at Thirlmere
Remember that on Friday night next, January 26. a concert will be given in the Protestant Hall, Thirlmere, by the children of the Dr. Barnard…
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With the prevailing continuous dry weather and winder days, the danger of bush and grass fires as very eminent, and it is the responsibility of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Board of Fire Commissioners ALD. P. C. Marlow Not Seeking Representation
The Mayor of Campbelltown, Ald. P.C. Marlow, who was approached by the Aldermen as regards his desirability in nominating for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Narellan. Mrs. Fryer's Residence Destroyed
Shortly after 9.30 o'clock last night, Wednesday, the call of fire was made to the Camden Fire Brigade with the message that Mrs. Fryer's cottage at…
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Shortly after 9.30 o'clock last night, Wednesday, the call of fire was made to the Camden Fire Brigade with the message that Mrs. Fryer's cottage at…
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Admirable, work has been done by the police and bodies of volunteer fire fighters in quelling bush fire which occurred in different…
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Charged with leaving a fire which he had lighted in the open air on December 1, before the name was thoroughly extinguished,…
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A lucky discovery of an outbreak of fire that might have proved disastrous was made by Mrs. Oprey on Sunday evening. She was at the rear of her…
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Thousands of acres of grass and a considerable quantity of fencing were destroyed by the terrible hush fires which swept the village of Wilton and…
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Mr. John Woollams, aged about 66 years, a well known resident of Burragorang and Cox's River, was killed at about 8 o'clock on Tuesday night…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire Brigade’s Heavy Week
The Campbelltown Fire Brigade has been kept busy this week having answered three calls. Ashes from a railway engine is…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Victim Tragic Death of Mr. J. Woollams
Whilst engaged with a number of other men in fighting bush-fires in the Brimstone Gully, Cox's River areas last week, Mr…
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Splendid saves were effected by members of the [?]land Brigade when they were called out twice during last week…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wollondilly Shire Work of Bush Fire Brigades Praised
Appreciative reference to the splendid work performed by member of the Tahmoor and, Eargo Bush Fire Brigades in subduing recent outbreak was made by Wollondilly Shire Councilor in attendance at the monthly meeting, held at The Oaks, and over which…
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