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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1952

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Fire Danger Period Proclaimed

North West Champion · Thursday 9 October 1952 · page 8

The proclamation of bushfire danger periods throughout New South Wales has been notified by the Chief Secretary (Mr. C. A. Kelly, M.L.A.). The Minister said that a bush…

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Fire Precautions for Hall

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 2

The Board of Fire Commissioners on Tuesday night drew Narrabri Municipal Council's attention to the fact…

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Bush Fire Danger Period

Manilla Express · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 1

The proclamation of bush fifth danger periods throughout New South Wales, was notified by the Chief Secretary (Mr. C. A. Kelly ML A) recently The Minister said that a…

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Lighting of Fires Banned

North West Champion · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 6

The Chief Secretary, Mr. C. A. Kelly, will be asked to make local government bodies responsible for imposing…

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Fight Against Fire and Flood Nation-wide Organisation Suggested

Manilla Express · Friday 31 October 1952 · page 3

Establishment of a Statewide organisation similar to the war-time National Emergency Service was suggested…

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Bush Fires Threaten Homes ifen Sydney, Monday

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 1

Fire fighters this morning were still battling with bushfires near North Warrie Wood, a few miles…

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Radio-link to Combat Bush Fire Menace

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 November 1952 · page 1

Improved communication between office headquarters and field staff has been inaugurated by the Forestry Commission in this district…

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Prohibition on the Lighting of Fires

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 November 1952 · page 2

A simplified method for prohibiting the lighting of fires in the open air should the need arise during the…

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Fire Destroys 100 Acres of Wheat

North West Champion · Monday 10 November 1952 · page 1

Nearly 100 acres of wheat was destroyed by fire on Mr. L. F. Kirkby's property, "Glen Prairie," on Friday afternoon…

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Lighting of Fires in Open

North West Champion · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 3

A simplified method for prohibiting the lighting of fires in the open air should the need arise during the…

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Fire at Turrawan

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 1

Landholders, with properties adjoining the railway line near Turrawan, experienced anxious moments last week…

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Fire-Spotting Scheme Proposed for Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 November 1952 · page 2

On the suggestion of the District Surveyor, Mr. C. W. Rhodes, Namoi Shire Council has adopted a system of fire-spotting for use in assisting to pin-point the location of…

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Bush fire Prevention Campaign

Manilla Express · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 3

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council the Chief Secretary's Department wrote asking…

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Bush Fire Control

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 November 1952 · page 3

The following information is published at the request of the Mandowa Shire Council: Residents of the Shire of 4 Mandowa are advised that in…

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Lighting Fires

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 November 1952 · page 2

A simplified method for prohibiting the lighting of fires in the open air should the need arise during the…

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Boolooroo Fire Brigade Captains Adopt Spotting Plan

North West Champion · Monday 1 December 1952 · page 4

Bush Fire Brigade Captains in the Boolooroo Shire met recently and adopted a fire spotting plan submitted by the Acting District Surveyor, Mr. C. W. Rhodes…

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U.N. Reds Under Fire New York

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 December 1952 · page 1

Three eminent jurists today advised any member of the United Nations staff, who were…

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Boolooroo Fire Brigade Captains Adopt Spotting Plan

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 December 1952 · page 5

Bush Fire Brigade captains in Boolooroo Shire recently adopted a fire-spotting plan submitted by the Acting District Surveyor, Mr. G. W. Rhodes. The plan is comprehensive, and should…

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Grass Fire at Moree

North West Champion · Monday 8 December 1952 · page 1

Moree Fire Brigade was called to a grass fire which broke out on the river bank at the rear of the Artesian Hotel at…

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£50 Fire in Street

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

The fire brigade was called out late this morning when a pile of wheat sacks in Bowen Street, the property…

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