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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1952

372 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 19

Precautions Now Against Bush Fire'

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 4

A suggestion to all formers that they take steps to hove control burning of stumps, grass…

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His Neighbours Built New Home After Fire Loss

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 21 July 1952 · page 2

ARMIDALE: Mr. Frank Norris's new home on the Rockvale Road, about one mile from the city boundary, is a splendid example of community spirit. Mr. Norris's former house was…

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Tent Destroyed by Fire at Railway

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 July 1952 · page 6

A railway labourer's tent near the goods yard at the railway was destroyed by fire late on Monday night…

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Chimney Fire

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1952 · page 6

The Armidale Fire Brigade was called at 11.40 yesterday [?] extinguish a chimney fine. in the home of Mr…

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Bush Fire Conference To Be Held Shortly

The Inverell Times · Monday 28 July 1952 · page 3

During 1951-52 bush fires created damage to the extent of £6½ million and the reduction of the fire risk…

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Chimney Fire

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 30 July 1952 · page 6

Armidale Fire Brigade was called to a chimney fire in a house occupied by C. K. Crichton, 46 Dangar Street, at 10.20…

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Chimney Fire

Guyra Argus · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 4

Last Thursday night the Guyra Fire Brigade was called to the premises of the Commercial Bank in Bradley…

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Not Too Early for Bushfire Prevention Work

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 1 August 1952 · page 6

Farmers should give consideration now to the safeguarding of coors pasture, and fences against summer bushfires,…

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Fire Fighting In Ashford Shire

The Inverell Times · Monday 4 August 1952 · page 4

Three fire-fighting engines for brigades within the Ashford Shire are in transit, and they will be distributed…

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Bush Fire Conference

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Wednesday 6 August 1952 · page 6

The President of the Name [?], Mr. E. K. Vickery, announced to-day that in conjunction with the New South Wales…

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Cause of Fire in County Council Building

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 August 1952 · page 6

It is believed the fire which damaged the New England County Council building in Beardy Street…

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Stoves Cheaper Than Open Fires

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 3

SYDNEY: Scientists had found the open fire to be an uneconomical method of heating, according to Sir. Edward…

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Burned by Acid From Fire Extinguisher

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 6

Herbert Fuller (35), a mechanic at the City Garage, Beardy Street received acid burns to the eyes when…

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Cr. Finn Says— Fire Potential Danger to Delungra Township

The Inverell Times · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 4

Delungra township could be exposed to great danger should a big fire start there, Cr. P. B. Finn said on Friday. Cr. Finn President of…

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The Value of Bush Fire Conferences

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Wednesday 20 August 1952 · page 3

A number of regional conferences are being organised by the Bush Fire Committee and these will be held during August and September. Locations tentatively chosen for these conferences are Narrabri, Bega and Narrandera…

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Fire When Motor Cycle And Utility Collide

The Inverell Times · Monday 25 August 1952 · page 4

Inverell Fire Brigade was called to extinguish a fire following a collision between a…

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Bush Fire Brigade Captains Meet in Conference

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1952 · page 1

A special meeting called by Yallarol Shire Council of captains and deputy captains of bush fire brigades within the Shire for the purpose of formulating resolutions for inclusion in the agenda for the Regional Bush Fires Conference of be held at…

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Rescues Widow From Blaze

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 1

SEDNEY :— A woman dragul an elderly widow from a [?] bed at Annandale, Sydney, early today…

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Oil Company Men Stop Truck Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 1 September 1952 · page 1

The Glen Innes employees of the [?] On Company on Friday used from extinguishers to put out a [?] tourists…

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Port of Sydney Menaced by Petrol Fire

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: For the second time [?] five days the port of Sydney is menaced by petrol [?]…

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