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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1974

52 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 3

Fire Costs

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 7 January 1974 · page 1

Queanbeyan Show Society meets tomorrow night to discuss the cost of the fire which destroyed…

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Many small fires kept brigade busy in city

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 7 January 1974 · page 14

Queanbeyan Fire Brigade attended several grass and rubbish during the holiday period. Officer-in-charge of the…

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High Fire Risk Now in Shire

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 7 January 1974 · page 10

Country areas around Queanbeyan could hive a particularly severe bushfire season this summer, according to Yarrowlumla Shire Council fire control…

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Despite $60,000 fire loss the Show Will Still Beheld and You Can Be of Help

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 7 January 1974 · page 1

The annual Queanbeyan Show, which begins on February 8, will be held as usual despite the destruction by fire of the main showgrounds pavilion. Show Society president, Mi% Noel Moore, and secretary, Mr…

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What You Should Know About Bushfire Warning

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 9 January 1974 · page 14

The statutory bush fire danger period extends from 1st October to March 31 each year,…

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Concern Over Fire Equipment in the Shire

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 14 January 1974 · page 11

Yarrowlumla Shire Councillors have expressed concern over the misuse of bush fire fighting equipment…

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Grass Fire Hazards

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 January 1974 · page 3

City Council officers are about to launch a blitz on property owners who do not keep grass and…

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Letters to the Editor Hospital staff More Publicity Than the Fire of London Town

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 January 1974 · page 2

I fully endorse the theory that it does an injustice to the nursing…

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Fire Signs in Shire

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 February 1974 · page 5

Yarrowlumla Shire Council is to erect fire warning signs on roads throughout the area,…

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Play House Is a Fire Trap for Children

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 25 February 1974 · page 3

A children’s play house, currently being marketed in Australia, is considered a serious fire risk, according to the Australian Consumer’s…

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Take Care with Fire

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 27 February 1974 · page 24

People planning picnics and barbecues should remember the fire regulations in force until…

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Retail firms are sabotaging fire risk labels

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 March 1974 · page 8

“Some large retail firms are sabotaging the fire risk labelling on children’s clothing, according to the Member for Eden-Monaro, Mr. Bob Whan. Mr. Whan said today that the…

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Whan Under Fire

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 20 March 1974 · page 1

The Federal Country Party leader, Mr. Doug. Anthony, has attacked in Parliament the Member…

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Editorial Fire Brigade

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 3 April 1974 · page 2

The Queanbeyan Volunteer Fire Brigade Social Club today launches a public appeal for radio equipment to improve the service it provides to the people of the city…

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Letters to the Editor Volunteer Fire Brigade Appeal

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 3 April 1974 · page 2

Sir, — The Queanbeyan Volunteer Fire Brigade Social Club has launched a “Radio Appeal” and seeks the support of the “Age” and its readers. Aim of the appeal is to instal a two-way radio…

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Fire Brigade Appeal $230

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 10 April 1974 · page 6

The public “Radio Appeal” for funds to buy two-way radio communications equipment for use by Queanbeyan Fire Brigade now stands at $230. Target for this appeal is…

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$100 donation Chamber Backs Fire Brigade

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 April 1974 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Queanbeyan Chamber of Commerce, unanimous support was voiced for the…

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Shed Fire

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 April 1974 · page 1

Minor damage was caused to clothing and other items by a fire in a shed at a Crest Road…

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Fire Brigade Appeal $1418

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 1 May 1974 · page 5

The appeal for funds to buy modern two way radio equipment for use by Queanbeyan Fire Brigade has now reached $1,418. The target figure for this equipment is…

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Firemen Praised After Fuel Fire

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 1 May 1974 · page 1

Praise was heaped on Queanbeyan firemen today for the efficient manner in which they dealt with what could easily have proved a disastrous fuel fed fire in Tharwa Road last night…

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