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Murray · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1944

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Additional Bush Fire Aid Sought MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 2

Because of the heavy damage caused by Gippsland bushfires, the Premier (Mr Dun[?]) will approach the Commonwealth Government for an additional grant for…

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London Raided Again Many Fires Started LONDON. February 25

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 1

Raiders appeared over London again last night. As the first raiders came in over the London area a heavy barrage opened. The sky at times was…

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Gas Producer Blamed For Series of Fires Series of Fires BENALLA

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 2

When the alarm of an outbreak of fire, two miles from Benalla, on the Tatong road, was given late on Friday afternoon, fire fighters who rushed to…

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Fire Brigade Kept Busy

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 2

During the weekend Albury Fire Brigade answered calls to five fires. First was received on Saturday night to Kiewa st, near the bridge at the…

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Fire Threatens Town MELBOURNE, Sunday. Fire Threatens Town MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 2

A fire which broke out this morning threatened the town of Yarram and settlements at Jack river. A strong force of fire fighters, including the…

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Bush Fire Brigade at Walwa

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 3

The following attended a meeting to form a bu[?] brigade at Walwa: Messrs P. Buichmson. B. Lawrence. R. H, Jarvis A. J. Cool, J. Coughton, H. P. Mcharg, P…

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Fire in Ball Park

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 3

On Saturday last members of the Corowa A.T.C. prevented the spread of a grass fire in R. T. Ball Park, near the first bridge. Only a very…

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[?] for Fire Appeal

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 2

After a lapse of several days, one donation was received at the “Mall” office this week for the Wangaratta bush fire appeal. Donation came from…

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Bush Fire Relief Fund

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 3

The following communication has been received by Mr. W. J. Baldwin, hon. secretary of the local appeal for the Bush Fire Relief Fund, from…

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Fires, Meat and Housing Before Wodonga Councillors

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 4

Cr Martin was absent from yesterday’s meeting of Wodonga Ship Council. Country Roads Board reimbursed council £127 1/11 for expenditure Incurred on…

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Bush Fire at Walla

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 1

A bush fire broke out on the property of Mr. Hub. Odewahn, at Walla, recently, and destroyed about 600 acres of grassland and much fencing…

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Bush Fire Losses Commonwealth Asked For Further Grant MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 3

Pointing out the heavy losses which have occurred in this State through the bushfires and the additional disaster at Yallourn since the Federal Government…

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Bush Fire Relief Committee Formed in Corowa for Relief of Victorian Sufferers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 1

At a well-attended meeting of residents of Corowa, held at the office of Messrs. J. D. Fraser a Sons on Monday night last,…

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Gas Producer Blamed for Series of Fires

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 2

When the alarm or an outbreak of fire, two miles form Benalla, on the Tatong road, was given late on Friday afternoon last, fire fighters who…

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Another Fire in Nathan Ave

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 2

“Sawdust, rubbish and rats,” was the description given by a member of the fire brigade last night of the fire in Nathan eve. early this morning. Calls…

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Geelong’s Contribution to Bash Fires Fund MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 3

The Mayor of Geelong (Dr S. H. Wallace) and the acting town clerk (Mr James Anderson) this morning presented to the Lord Mayor (Cr Nettlefold), at the Town…

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Bush Fire Relief

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 March 1944 · page 2

Following the formation of a Bush Fire Relief Committee the Premier of NSW has announced the methods by which farmers may secure assistance…

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Almost Burnt Out

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 March 1944 · page 2

According to an Albury fireman, the area in Nathan eve. which has been causing considerable fire trouble this sea[?] has practically [?] been…

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Boys Started Fire ? ADELAIDE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 March 1944 · page 2

A fire which broke out in the fibrous plaster works of J. Jenkins and sons in the city on Wednesday night is alleged to have been started by five boys,…

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Bush Fire Relief (To The Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 March 1944 · page 3

Dear Sir,--Although it is slightly late, the formation of the Corowa Bush Fire Committee is a step in the right direction, and there are…

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