Dry Area Report Bush Fire Prevention
The agricultural instructor for the Murrumbidgee Irrigation and Hillston areas (Mr. H. A. Fraser) in his monthly report for the dry area, states…
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Three Lives Lost Fire in Bush Cabin Sydney
Benjamin Eaton, aged 33 years, and his wife and newly-born baby lost their lives in a fire which destroyed their cabin at West Dapto…
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WITH a very real and widespread danger facing the Leeton district, in common with many of the inland parts of N.S.W., from the rapidly-drying grass and undergrowth, which is this year of such a density and height as to be likely to provide some of the most…
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A recent survey of all shire and municipal councils in New South Wales reveals Dial to date there are 150 volunteer bush fire brigades…
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DESIGNED to meet and defeat the danger to life and property presented in the district by the enormous growth of grass and weeds which have sprung up over huge areas following the drought and subsequent copious rains of the winter, the Bushfire Brigades are…
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The animal meeting and election of officers of the Stockinbingal Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade was held in Ellwood's Hall on Monday night, when…
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At a largely attended and representative meeting, held in the Boree Creek Memorial Hall a few days ago, it was decided to form a bush fire…
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A fire which broke out early morning in the premises of Waddell's sporting goods factory, Alexandria, caused damage believed to…
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At the annual meeting of the Narraburra-Grogan Bush Fire Brigade a very satisfastory financial position was revealed…
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Some of the provisions of the Careless Use of Fire Act are not as generally known as they may be; and the following extract from a recent letter…
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The danger of bush and grass fires almost throughout New South Wales is said to be greater this season than it has been for many years…
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At a largely attended and representative meeting, held in the Boree Creek Mcmorial Hall a few days ago, it was decided to form a bush fire…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Henty Bush Fire Brigade Enthusiastic Meeting
Mr. P. H. Paech presided over an enthusiastic gathering at the annual meeting of the Henty Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, held in the Henty School of Arts on Wednesday…
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The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday Present were Councillors J. J. Nolan (president), W. K. Day (deputy…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lorry Destroyed by Fire Passenger Injured
A motor lorry owned and driven by Mr. Maxwell Galvin, of Newtown, Sydney, showman, was totally destroyed by fire on the Ganmain-road yesterday…
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At a meeting held on Friday, 6th instant, residents of the Yuluma district decided to form a bush fire brigade…
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At a meeting of the Boree Creek branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on 7th October, it was decided to form a bush fire brigade at…
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A meeting of those interested In the formation of a bush fire brigade was held on Tuesday last, when the following residents were present:…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Commission Men Took No Chances Had Blaze Under Control, But Summoned Brigade Hope Lead Will Be Followed, Says Fire Captain
WITH recent conferences at which the danger of fire in Leeton's Industrial area was the chief topic, Captain Mountford…
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Three employees of the Sydney City Council fought a fire which followed an explosion 40 feet below Goulburn-street to-day. Two were slightly burnt…
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