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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1952

104 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 6

Value of Bush Fire Conference

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 August 1952 · page 2

A number of regional conferences are being organised by the Bush Fire Committee and these will be held…

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2439 for Fire Fighting

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 August 1952 · page 9

The Department of Local Government has informed the Shire Council that probable expenditure in purchase of…

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Fire in Bank Residence

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 2

The Manilla Fire Brigade was called out to a fire in the residence of the Bank of NSW at about 6:15 pm last…

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Bush Fire Conference

North West Champion · Monday 1 September 1952 · page 7

North Western Shires and Bush Fire Brigades will met at Narrabri on Friday, September 12…

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Spectacular Waterfront Fire Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 September 1952 · page 1

A brief but spectacular fire on the Balmain water-front today threatened the depot of the Atlantic Oil…

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Regional Conference on Bush Fires

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 2

The Regional Conference convened by the Namoi Shire Council in conjunction with the New South Wales Bush…

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Second Fire Averted Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 1

For the second time in five days, the port of Sydney was menaced by petrol escaping from…

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Bush Fire Conference Tomorrow

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 2

Twenty two resolutions have been submitted for consideration at the Bush Fires Conference to be held in the Town Hall tomorrow…

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Conference Discusses Bush Fire Prevention

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 2

Several speakers at a Bush Fire Conference in the Town Hall on Friday strongly emphasised the need for the, fullest co-operation from all sections of the community in…

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Moree Fire Brigade Celebrates Golden Jubilee

North West Champion · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 1

Voluneer firemen from Armidale, Barraba, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Guyra, Inverell and Tenterfield were present at a dinner in the local fire station on Saturday night when the 50th…

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Fire Brigade Dinner

North West Champion · Thursday 18 September 1952 · page 4

Captain of Moree Volunteer Fire Brigade, Mr. H. J. Cooksley, today expressed appreciation to the women who did the…

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Fire Extinguisher Facts for Home Owners

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 8

Many disastrous home fires could be prevented if adequate fire extinguishers were instantly available…

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Northern Bushfire Conference

North West Champion · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 2

A recommendation by the Bushfires' Advisory Committee that councils appoint a control officer, was rejected by a conference of Shires and Bushfire Brigades at Narrabri last…

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Chinese Fire on British Naval Ships Hongkong

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 1

The British frigate, Mounts Bay, and destroyer Consort exchanged gunfire with Chinese mainland shore…

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Fire in Heber Street

North West Champion · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 1

A fire broke out in the bathroom of the residence of Mrs. Cureton, in Heber Street on Thursday night…

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Bushfire Danger Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 1

An officer of the Forestry Commission said today only ten days remained for the…

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Unregistered Vehicles at Bush Fires

North West Champion · Monday 6 October 1952 · page 4

Owners of unregistered vehicles need have no fears if they are taken out for the purpose of fighting fires, the Minister for…

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Bush Fire Danger Period

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 October 1952 · page 2

The proclamation of bush fire danger periods throughout New South Wales has been notified by the Chief…

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Walkie-talkies for Bush Fire Brigades

North West Champion · Thursday 9 October 1952 · page 1

Boomi Shire Clerk, Mr. L. Kirkby, was asked yesterday, to find out the position in regard to the supply of walkie-talkies…

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L.g. Bodies Want Say in Bush Fire Bans

North West Champion · Thursday 9 October 1952 · page 9

Boomi Shire Council yesterday decided to recommend to to the authorities that local government bodies be…

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