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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1941

6 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers

Australians Attack With Bayonets Charge Under Point Blank Fire

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 4

Determined raiding parties from the Tobruk defences last week inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. During one raid a platoon of South…

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“Fire Chief.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 6

Donald Duck and his 3 Nephews in the “Fire Chief” will also be shown on Saturday (Matinee and night) and Monday night. Donald’s town station…

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Picton Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 August 1941 · page 1

A Weil attended meeting of the brigade was held picton on 15th inst. and many apologies for their non-attendance were received from…

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Bush Fires. Minister's Warning

Camden News · Thursday 18 December 1941 · page 5

"Can we not secure an armistice with the Red Terror for one year at least to enable us to devote our whole resources to the war?" The Chief…

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Bush Fires. Minister’s Warning

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 5

“Can we not secure an armistice with the Red Terror for one year at least to enable us to devote our whole resources to the war?” The Chief…

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Combating Bushfires. Emphasis on Prevention

Camden News · Thursday 25 December 1941 · page 7

The most impressive lesson to be learned from last year's bush fire experiences throughout the State is that ninety per cent. of them need…

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