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Mid North Coast · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1952

168 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 4 of 9

Large Building Destroyed by Bushfire

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 6

On Monday last, a bushfire near John's Creek, in the Balahdelah district, destroyed a large building, 90 feet…

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Prevent Forest Fires!

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 4

Bush Fire Danger Period Proclaimed. For further information Ring the Forestry Office, Taree 56. Forestry…

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Last Days for Bega Bush Fire Appeal

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 2

Only a few days remain in which the people of the Macleay can subscribe to the Mayor's appeal for funds to…

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Taxation Officers to Advise Bush Fire Victims

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 1

Arrangements have been made for officers of the Taxation Department to visit the Macleay district to enable…

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Taxation Assistance Bush Fire Victims

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 5

Two officers of the Taxation Department, and one from the Department of Agriculture will visit Kempsey next week to…

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Bush Fire Appeal £1500 In Sight

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 1

There is every possibility that the Mayor's' appeal for funds for the Bega bush fire victims will reach £1500…

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Now £1500 for Bega Bush Fire Victims

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 1

The Mayor of Kempsey's appeal to assist the bush fire victims in the Bega district has passed the £1500 mark--a creditable effort. Although the appeal has…

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Man Overcome by Carbon Monoxide From Wood Fire

The Northern Champion · Friday 7 March 1952 · page 1

An Upper Manning mill-hand was lucky to escape death early on Wednesday night when he was overcome…

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£2000 in Sight for Bega Bush Fire Victims

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 March 1952 · page 1

The worthy appeal instituted by the Mayor of Kempsey (Ald. N. C. Long) to assist the people in the…

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Bush Fire Appeal Effort

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 1

The biggest crowd ever seen at the Stuart's Point Hall was in attendance for the dance [?] on March 1 to aid the…

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Bush Fire Control Extension Opposed

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 7

The Macleay Shire Council on Monday, decided to oppose any further extension, for the time being, of the bush fire…

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Bush Fire Appeal For Bega Victims

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 5

The Mayor of Kempsey's appeal for funds to help the bush fire stricken area of Bega has resulted in the sum…

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Bush Fire Appeal Fund

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 8

The following donations to the Mayor of Kempsey's Bega Bush Fire Appeal Fund are acknowledged:--…

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Bega Bush Fire Appeal

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 5

The Town Clerk (Mr. H. D. Pittendrigh) advised this morning that additional donations, to those appearing on Page 8,…

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Fire Control Problems -

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 21 March 1952 · page 2

A member of the Gloucester Pastures Protection Board told last meeting he thought that bushfire control in the various districts…

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Bega Bush Fire Appeal

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 1

The final figures in the Bega Bush Fire Appeal were announced this morning by the Town Clerk (Mr. H. D…

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Bush Fire Display at Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 3

The exhibit of the Bush Fire Committee at the Royal Easter Show this year will attract special attention because of the…

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It Happened 50 years Ago Taree Fire Brigade

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 5

A meeting of those interested in forming a fire brigade in Taree was held in the School of Arts on Thursday…

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Gloucester Police Court. Constable Davidson Douses 30-Year Old Fire

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 1

"This fire has been burning for 30 years," a man allegedly said when asked why a fire had been allowed to burn near a Ward's River sawmill, during February…

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Post Office Staffs Played Vital Part During Bushfires

The Northern Champion · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 6

When disasters such as fires or floods bring devastation to the country, communications to and from the threatened areas are of vital importance. They may be the means of stemming…

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