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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1952

108 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 6

Bush Fire Conference

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 1

In the Shire Council Chambers last Tuesday afternoon, a preliminary meeting was held to discuss matters in connection with the above, and…

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"Irresponsible Statements" Fensom Fires a Fusillade

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 2

A letter from a Bombay resident, read at lest Shire meeting, created a slight stir, and was not greatly appreciated by at least one councillor it…

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Bush Fire Brigade Tallaganda Shire Organisation Praised

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 May 1952 · page 2

Tallaganda shire Council was asked by the Bush Fires Committee in a letter read at last meeting, for information in connection with the fires…

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The Fire Station "A Death Trap," Claims Shire Councillor

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 May 1952 · page 2

At last Shire meeting a letter was read from the Board of Fire Commissioners stating that it was the opinion of the Board that the present…

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Rush Fire Control Shire Council Calls Conference

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 2

With the object of providing for more efficient fighting of bush fires, Yarrowlumla Shire Council has made arrangements to hold a conference of…

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Bush Fire Control Regional Organisation for A.c.t. and Nearby Territory

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 June 1952 · page 2

Convened by the Yarrowlumla Shire Council pt fine request of the local Graziers Association a conference on Bush Eire Control was held in Queanbeyan last Thursday…

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Fire Patrol Officers Power to Enter Lands

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 June 1952 · page 2

During the reading of the President's report by Cr. Erie Byrne at last Shire meeting, he said there was one matter he wished to discuss with the…

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New Bushfire Body Urged N.E.S. Pattern Wanted

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 June 1952 · page 2
Also in Queanbeyan Age

A motion calling on the N.S.W. Government to establish a bushfire fighting body similar lo the wartime National Emergency Services Organisation…

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The Fire Station Will Council Pay for Its Removal?

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 July 1952 · page 2

Tallaganda Shire Council was asked a straight-out question at last meeting, when a letter was read from the Board of Fire Commissioners. It was:…

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Bush Fire Conference

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 3

At its last meeting the Yarrowlumla Shire Council received a number of letters of acknowledgement of the comprehensive report…

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Big Fire in Sydney

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 3

Yesterday in George Street North, Sydney, fire gutted two buildings—one of four storeys and the other of three —causing damage estimated at more…

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Value of Bush Fire Conferences

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 3

A number of regional conferences being organised by the Bush Fire Committee and these will be held during August arid September. Locations…

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Home Damaged by Fire

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 3

A newly-built home, in Werriwa Street, Goulburn,; was extensively damaged yesterday when a kerosene radiator exploded, setting fire to the kitchen…

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£25 Fines for Fire Lighting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 2

At Goulburn Court of Petty Sessions this week, two New Australians, Layos Bakos and Stefan Schweininger, were charged with starting a lire on 22nd…

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The Value of Bust Fire Conferences

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 1

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

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Grass Fire for Jungle Film

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 2

Arcadia. California, had the largest grass fire in its history during the filming of “Jungle Hanhunt,” there recently. For the new Columbia…

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Bushfire Conference Executive To Meet

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 2

Yarowlumla Shire Council at its meeting on Tuesday had before it requests from the Graziers Association and A.C.T. Rural Lessees…

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Press Under Fire Unwarranted Attack at Ambulance Meeting

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1952 · page 3

During the course of last meeting of Braidwood Ambulance committee, of which a representative of the "Review" is a member, the paper came in…

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Immigrant Camp Fire

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 3

The Department of Immigration has commenced an investigation into the tragic fire at the immigration camp at Somers, Victoria, in which…

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