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Mid North Coast · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1952

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Arrested Four Times In Fire Days

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 September 1952 · page 3

"This is defendant's fourth appearance before this court in the past five days," said Sgt. Orman, when James…

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Never Out-of-date Wood Fire Stove

Macleay Argus · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 2

These practical hints will be found useful to the housewife who cooks with the fuel stove. "IN MY district alone," a woman writes. "there…

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Fire Brigade Concerned Over Street Hydrant

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 1

A the Kempsey Municipal Council meeting on Monday night the Board of Fire Commissioners forwarded a…

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Surprise Arrival Of The "Fire King." June 8, 1872

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 3

The arrival of the "Fire King" on Wednesday took the river somewhat by surprise—for although it had been…

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£800 for Fire Fighting in the Dorrigo District

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 17 September 1952 · page 2

A commendable spirit of co-operation and amicable agreement predominated at the meeting of the bush fire…

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Family of Five Die in Melbourne Fire

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Thurs.--A family of five were burned to death today when a fire broke out in a small timber house at Cavendish, 15 miles from Hamilton…

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Auditor-general Still Under Fire

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thurs.--The Auditing Act needed amending in many ways, said the Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, and the Cabinet would make a decision after receiving a report…

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"Fire King" Cargo. June 15, 1872

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 3

In reference to the cargo thrown overboard from the "Fire King" some three weeks ago, we arc authorised to say…

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200 Chickens Lost in Stratford Fire

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

Two hundred three to four weeks old chickens perished in a fire which destroyed a shed and its contents on the property…

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Stuart's Point Fire Sawmill Destroyed

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 1 October 1952 · page 1

In a disastrous fire last night, Mr. Walter Conn's sawmill at Stuart's Point was totally destroyed, the loss being estimated at £8000. THE fire, which appeared to…

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Alleged Setting Of Fires. June 22, 1872

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 5

An advertisement in another column reveals the painful fact that there are people on the Manning who are willing to…

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Chickens Lost in Stratford Fire

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 1

Two hundred three to four weeks old chickens perished in a fire which destroyed a shed and its contents on the…

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Bush Fire Danger Periods Declared

Macleay Argus · Monday 6 October 1952 · page 1

The Municipality of Kempsey and the Shire of Macleay are included in the areas over which bush fire danger periods will operate from October 1 to December 31…

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Bush Fire Danger Period. Gloucester Shire Included In Proclamation

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 1

Gloucester Shire will come under a proclamation for a bush fire danger period on the Lower Mid North Coast from October 1 to December 31. The proclamation has been an-…

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£2M Bush Fire Claims Against Railways

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 8 October 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tues.-- Claims totalling £2-million had been made against the Railway Commission following the…

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Prompt Action Saved Big Fire Outbreak

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 October 1952 · page 1

The quickness in which the alarm was given and answered was responsible for the prevention of a fire that could have caused serious damage late yesterday afternoon…

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Fires Alarm Residents at Seaside Resort

Macleay Argus · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 1

LISMORE, Sun. -- Alarmed Evans Head residents are asking for a public meeting to discuss the amazing series of…

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Summer Means Bushfire Menace

Macleay Argus · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 1

On Monday, October 29, the ABC will be broadcasting, the first of a series of two discussions entitled:…

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Letters to the Editor. Bush Fire Menace

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 4

Sir,—On Monday, 20th October, we shall be broadcasting the first of a series of two discussions entitled "What can…

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Bush Fire Brigade for Willawarrin

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 3

At the Macleay Shire Council meeting, on Monday, the Shire Clerk (Mr. L. H. Donald) reported the forming of a very strong Bush Fire Brigade at Willawarrin…

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