Compensation For Fire Fighters
An article in the lates issue of “Bush Fire Bulletin tells of compensation [?] bush fire fighters…
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Fires & bushfires, 1953
21 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2
Compensation For Fire Fighters
An article in the latest issue of "Bush Fire Bulletin" tells of compensation for bush fire fighters…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Burragorang Guest House Gutted by Fire Youth Badly Burned
The Golden Cliff guest house at Upper Burragorang was gutted by fire early on Sunday morning and a youth who…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Leaving Fires Unattended "Serious Offence" Magistrate Warns
Two new Australians, namely Milog. Milosevic, market gardener of Leppington, and Vince Kuzma…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire at Glenfield Station
The fire at Glenfield Railway Station last week served one purpose, that of giving further proof of the speed…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Vandalism Damages Electricity System Rifle Fire Caused Interruption
The Electrical Engineer, Mr. J. D. Fraser, reported to the last meeting of Wollondilly Shire Council that certain…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wilton Park Home Destroyed by Fire Possessions Rescued in Prompt Action
Fire which started in die home of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Hewson at Wilton Park on Sunday night spread rapidly to completely destroy the building but early discovery enabled most…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Move to Form Fire Brigade
It is believed that a move has been made to form a regular Fire Brigade in Picton, equipped with modern…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Early Morning Fire Arouses Residents
Campbelltown Fire Brigade received a call at 2.45 a.m. on Tuesday morning last to attend a fire which…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bush Fires Threaten As Temperatures Soar Volunteers Fight Early Outbreaks
Bushfires which broke out suddenly at several points over a wide area at the weekend and again on Monday were fought by volunteers from district brigades to be brought under control before…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Brigade Prepares for Action
The annual meeting of Picton Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade was held on Monday night September 7th…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Plans to Combat Bushfire Menage Danger Period Now Proclaimed
A bushfire danger period has been proclaimed throughout the area of Wollondilly Shire as well as many other parts of the State which prohibits lighting fires in the open without permission of local…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Danger Restrictions Imposed On Burning-off
Following strong westerly winds in August accompanied by lack of rain which greatly increased the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Column From Cobbitty Fire Brigade Annual Meeting
There was a splendid attendance in the Parish Hall for this meeting last week. The chairman, Mr. N. Hore,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Poor Attendance At Thirlmere Bush Fire Brigade Meeting
The annual meeting of Thirlmere Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade was held at Thirlmere School on Monday evening,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Gasworks Captain of Local Fire Brigade Criticised Mayor's Report To Be Sent To Commissioner
A fire which broke out in a 500 ton coke pile at the Camden Gas Works last Saturday at about 5 p.m. was not attended by the Camden Fire Brigade until some five hours later because the Captain of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Payment for Fighting Bush Fires Main Roads Department Policy Opposed
A policy laid down by the Department of Main Roads regarding its employees and equipment engaged in bush fire fighting means that Council becomes liable for payment if such…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Three Youths Fined Over Rifle Fire Bullet Hits House
Three youths were each fined £2 and 12/ costs at Picton Court of Petty Sessions on October 30, after they had…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Timber From Cattle Stalls Used for Fire
Edward McMahon, a 64 year old labourer, of no fixed abode, was charged at the Camden Court of Petty…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Buxton Menaced by Serious Fire
All available men were rushed to Burton yesterday afternoon to fight a bushfire which threatened the entire…
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