Fire or Fun?
“There was a sound of revelry at night”! We will not quote further lest we miss the essence of…
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Fires & bushfires, 1954
14 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers
McAleer's Garage Gutted by Fire Caused by Petrol Tank Exploding Men Badly Burned in Explosion
McAleer's Garage in Murray Street, Camden, was completely gutted by fire late yesterday afternoon. Mr. Jeff McAleer and an employee, 19-year-old Richard Stenhouse, are in Camden District Hospital, with third degree burns suffered at the time…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Destroys Shed of Hay Prompt Attendance By Fire Brigade
Fire destroyed a shed and a large haystack late yesterday afternoon on Mr. Sam Milliken’s property, Menangle Road…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bush Fire Brigades
In a letter to Campbelltown Municipal Council the Menangle Park Progress Association has suggested that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Annual Meeting of R.S.L. Auxiliary Mrs. Yeo Fires Ladies with Enthusiasm Work Done By Auxiliaries An Inspiration
Mrs. W. Yeo, Patroness of R.S.L. Women's Auxiliaries, and wife of the State President of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. inspired members of the Camden Women's Auxiliary when she spoke at their annual…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Menangle Park News Bush Fire Brigade
At long last provisions have been made for the brigade to dry their hoses. The Brigade was formed in September, 1951 and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Barco Guest House Destroyed by Fire
Wattle Farm guest house, a few miles from Bargo, was completely destroyed by fire late last night…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Picton Bushfire Brigade Elects Officers
At the recent annual meeting of Picton Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, the following officers were appointed…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Bushfire Danger Period Has Commenced
A bushfire danger period was proclaimed from October 1st, 1954, until February 28th, 1955, and this will affect the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire at Macquarie Fields Baby Burnt
A seven-months-old baby suffered burns when a bushfire at Macquarie Fields yesterday partly destroyed his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bushfire Destroys House Near Thirlmere
A bushfire which started soon after mid-day on Monday destroyed a house located near Boundary Road, Thirlmere, before volunteers eventually brought the outbreak under control…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bushfires Burn Through Several Properties One Home Threatened
A bushfire which broke out on Sunday afternoon between Oakdale and The Oaks burnt out some thousands of acres of scrub country on several properties during the three days it was burning…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bushfire Precautions Blake Pelly's Suggestion
Mr. Blake Pelly, M.L.A., recently referred in Parliament to the acute danger at present prevailing from…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Ingleburn Fire Brigade
The Headquarters of the Ingleburn Brigade is worth a visit. The care and attention that is given to the…
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