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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1952

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Grass, Fencing Destroyed in Yeoval Fire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 26 November 1952 · page 1

More than 860 acres or pasture and 38 chains of fencing were destroyed by a grass fire which swept through three…

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Bush Fire Danger

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 November 1952 · page 3

In a Press release Mr. J. B. Renshaw, M.L.A., has indicated his concern with the…

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Yeoval Bush Fire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 November 1952 · page 7

A grass Ore on Monday afternoon spread itself over four Yeoval district properties and destroyed more than 800…

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More Bush Fires But No Extensive Damage

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 November 1952 · page 1

During the past week a further fire outbreaks of fire have been reported to the local Fire Control…

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Question of Unregistered Vehicles at Bush Fires Letter From Authority

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 November 1952 · page 6

During the recent Bush Fire Conference held in Coonamble, a question was asked regarding the use…

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Officials Save Homestead Fire at Homeleigh Dairy

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 27 November 1952 · page 1

Messrs. G. S. Young, shire health inspector, Ian Bibb of council staff, and Rod Falk, veterinary…

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Bush Fire Danger

The Western Herald · Friday 28 November 1952 · page 4

In a press release Mr. J. B. Renshaw, M.L.A., has indicated his concern with the possibility of bush…

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Grass Fire

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 December 1952 · page 1

A grass fire, which spread to the backyards of two houses in Zouch-st shortly before 1 p.m. to-day, was quickly…

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Bedroom Fire Damages Room, Contents

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1952 · page 3

Bedding, clothing, and several pieces of furniture were severely damaged by fire and water when a fire broke out…

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Water Channel "Fire Hazard of Worst Type"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 3 December 1952 · page 3

Dense weed growth in a disused water channel between Wingewarra Street North and the showgrounds presented a…

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The Late Phillip Brent Death Due to Third Degree Burns Accidently Received Fighting Bush Fire

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 4 December 1952 · page 1

An inquiry was held at the Gilgandra Court House on Thursday last into the circumstances…

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Watch Those Outdoor Fires! Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1952 · page 1

An executive member of the NSW Bush Fire Committee (Mr. Kingsmill) pointed out today that, during…

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Information During Bush Fires

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 December 1952 · page 6

At a recent meeting of cap Brigades it was resolved that tains of the Trangie Bush Fire landowners and other persons should be asked to ring Trangie 4, that is A. K. Butter…

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Police to Be Notified of All Bush Fires

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 December 1952 · page 1

Following a letter from the bush fire brigade captain reporting a fire to the Timb[?]bongie Shire Council,…

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Grass Fire Danger

The Western Herald · Friday 5 December 1952 · page 6

In quite a good number of yards in town there is a prolific growth of dry glass, which constitute a fire danger. In…

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Heat Subsiding But Bushfire Danger Very High

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 December 1952 · page 1

Cooler conditions prevailed throughout the West today, coming as a welcome relief from the fierce, heat of the last two days. Yesterday was the hottest day of the season in…

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Prosecution May Follow Bush Fire

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 9 December 1952 · page 1

Concers at what alleged to be carriers [?]of are was expressed by members of the [?] shire…

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Fire Threatens Homes at West Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 10 December 1952 · page 1

Several houses were threatened When a gross fire broke out near the West Dubbo railway gates at 1.20 pm today…

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Bush Fire Set Alight to Bus

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 December 1952 · page 5

A bush fire at the rear of the Convent School set alight to a bus on Tuesday afternoon. Fortunately the fire did not…

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Worst Fire in 30 Years Swept Through Trangie, Narromine Area Thousands Of Sheep Lost As Fire-Fighters Failed To Control Blaze

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 December 1952 · page 1

Thousands of sheep, huge areas of grassland, and more than 100 miles of fencing were destroyed when what has been described as the worst bushfire for 30 years swept through…

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