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Murray · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1969

9 stories in Murray's papers

Council to clear fire hazards

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1969 · page 1

In reply to a request from the Tocumwal Chamber of Commerce, advice was received from the Berrigan shire…

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Council to clear fire hazards

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1969 · page 7

In reply to a request from the Tocumwal Chamber of Commerce, advice was received from the Berrigan Shire…

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Cheaper fire insurance rates for shire towns

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1969 · page 7

Crs Alexander and Pinnuck moved at Monday’s Council meeting, that Council’s staff prepare a submission for…

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Fire protection cost increase for Finley and Tocumwal

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1969 · page 5

A letter received from the Board of Fire Commissioner at February Council meeting advised the contribution…

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Truck and Shed Destroyed by Fire at Barooga

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1969 · page 3

The loud sounding of its horn did not save a truck from being destroyed by fire as Well as the shed in…

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Fire Brigade Demo. to Be Staged at Finley

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1969 · page 1

From 25th to 31st October, Fire Prevention Week w[?] be held and a Zone and Invitation Demonstration by…

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To compete in fire brigade demonstration

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1969 · page 1

Members of the Berrigan Fire Brigade will be competing in what is expected to be the largest…

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Fire seriously damages Helicopter at Tocumwal

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1969 · page 1

Two helicopters landing at Tocumwal airport for a refueling stop were involved in a serious accident, last Saturday morning at about 6.35 a.m. This exclusive photograph shows the burnt…

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Estimated $20,000 damage by fire

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1969 · page 5

THIS exclusive photo taker shortly after the fire began shows columns of smoke rising from the blaze. The local fire…

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