Petrol Tank Explodes and Causes Bushfire
Gordon Gillespie, 22, of Goulburn, had to be prised from the cabin of the petrol lorry he was driving following a collision near Marulan yesterday…
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Fires & bushfires, 1952
108 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 6
Protect Your Home Against Bushfires
“Keep doors and windows closed when bushfires are near your house,” is the advice of a C.S.I.R.O. spokesman. This simple advice is based…
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On December 28 a fire occurred at the residence of Mr. T. Lindbeck in Park Street. It started near the refrigerator and caused considerable…
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During the year 1951, Queanbeyan Fire Brigade were called out to 41 fires the only serious one being at Bonoghoe and Hopkins in McQuoid Street…
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At last Shire meeting a letter from the Captain of Tallaganda Shire Bush fire Brigade, Mr. R. T. Hassall, upon the above subject created more than…
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The above matter was referred to by Cr. F. Rex at last Shire meeting following the reading of Capt. Hassall's letter re firebreaks. He said Capt…
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Sir,—Council desires to draw attention to the poor response to the appeal opened by it for the relief of victims of the recent bush fires…
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The chairman of the Bush Fire Committee, Mr. H. E. Messer, said at the week-end the prohibition on the lighting of fires in the open had been…
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Last Friday evening the Fire Brigade received a call to a grass fire in an allotment off Atkinson Street. ,Fortunately the outbreak was quickly…
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The N.R.M.A. urges motorists to keep in mind the hazards of fire in their cars. Mr. C. H. Napathali, chief engineer, says fires can…
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Yesterday afternoon the local fire brigade received a call to a grass fire in the yard of Wright Heaton and Co. near Hotel Queanbeyan…
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On Saturday a fire broke out on Mr. Haughton's property at Tomboye. which destroyed about 300 acres of bush and grass land. It was first…
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The prevailing danger of fire be[?] of continued dry weather has necessitated the re-imposition of the ban on open fires. Despite this ban…
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On Sunday the local Fire Brigade had to attend a grass fire in a lane near the sawmills in Thurralilly Street, but fortunately soon had the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lighting of Fires to Cook or Boil Water in the Open Air Prohibited
The Chief Secretary, Mr. Clive [?], announced at the week-end that he had prohibited the lighting of fires in the open air for the purpose of…
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The N.R.M.A. urges motorists to keep in mind the hazards of fire in their cars. Mr. C. H. Napthall, chief engineer, says fires can originate in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sawmill Blaze Nerriga Company's Severe Loss New Mill Completely Destroyed
As the remit of what must be regarded as a most extraordinary happening, the big new sawmill recently erected by a Nerriga…
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A survey of the areas [?] in Queanbeyan reveal some remarkable escapes of. residences from destruction. In some instances the fences…
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The red glare, south-east of Queanbeyan, last night alarmed many citizens. Those on higher levels could see the flames plainly…
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A meeting of district graziers and the general public was held at the Star Theatre, Queanbeyan, yesterday afternoon. Major Lucas of…
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