Bush Fires Activities of Advisory Committee
The Bush Fives Advisory Committee which was formed in 1937 has been very active in bringing before the notice of the general public the…
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Bush Fire at Berremangra
A bush fire broke out about noon to-day on Roche’s property at Berremangra. Volunteers were quickly on the scene and by 2 o’clock the fire…
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Up to yesterday 230 and 240 applications for assistance had been received by the Cabinet Bush Fire Relief Committee from people…
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The Commonwealth Meteorologist (Mr. Watt) to-day issued a general bush fire warning and on all fronts forestry officers are standing by…
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A house at Gilmore, owned by Mr. Keith Hargreaves, and occupied by Mr. W. H. Morris, impounding officer was destroyed by fire Tuesday night…
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A message from Melbourne this morning states that rain set in steadily, and from appearances, was likely to fall in many of the centres…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coolamon Fire Damage Estimated at Several Thousands Firemen Effect Good Save At W. A. Iverach & Sons' Stores
The big fire which devastated a large portion of Messrs. W. A. Iverach and Sons' business premises at Coolamon on Tuesday night, and for a…
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The chief cause of tush fires was the burning off of scrub by inexperienced people, the President of the Hardwood Millers' Association…
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Cheques for the first instalment from the funds collected have been despatched to the Lord Mayor's fund in Sydney and in Melbourne…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush-fire Toll Lessons of Scourge Federal Minister's Lead
The tragic results of the recent bush-fires, particularly in Victoria, have made it clear that there must be a wide…
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A survey during the week-end of claims for assistance already lodged by Victorian bush fire sufferers indicates that the original estimate that…
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An outbreak of fire occurred in a paddock owned by Mr. J. Mehaffey, about four miles from Binalong. Fanned by a strong wind, the flames F. Sheas. About 70 acres of grass were destroyed before the fire was placed under control. The Galong and Binalong bush fire brigades, assisted…
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Handicapped by a serious shortage of water, members of the Coolamon Fire Bridge waged a difficult but successful fight to save the entire…
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A fall of rain relieved the anxiety of firefighters in the Otway forests to-day. Rate is falling steadily in Melbourne…
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William M'Cluskev, aged 59 years was sentenced to three months' gaol at the Geelong Police Court to-day on a charge of causing a grass fire which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Zealand Fire Judge's Home Destroyed £100,000 Damage Wellington (N.z.)
A four-storey building, the erection of which was started 18 months ago. and which was on the verge of completion, was destroyed by fire this…
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Following a nasty day with high winds and dust fairly steady rain was experienced in parts of Victoria on Thursday. The Riverina experienced…
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Fairly extensive rain yesterday extinguished bush fires in most of the danger areas in Victoria, replenished household and stock supplies of water…
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Funds are urgently required to assist victims of the tragic bush fires in New South Wales and Victoria, and all donations received will be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fire Victims One Person Blamed Inquest Into Nine Deaths Coroner Awaits Tracing of Culprit MELBOURNE
Stating that the person who caused the fire might yet find himself charged with manslaughter, the City Coroner (Mr. Tingate) to-day adjourned the…
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