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Riverina · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1949

352 stories in Riverina's papers · page 16 of 18

Rabbit Control a Twelve Months' Job Says P.P. Board Inspector Danger of Bush Fires Stressed

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 25 November 1949 · page 6

The control of rabbits was a twelve months' job and could not be carried out in a three months. period, stated Stock Inspector A…

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Bush Fire Damage to Truck Compensation Claimed by Wombat Brigade

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 28 November 1949 · page 1

A letter from the secretary or the wombat Brigade, was received at Demondrille shire Council meeting, claiming…

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Riots in Nigeria Police Fire on Crowd

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 28 November 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Monday — Police wounded three Africans on Saturday when they opened fire on rioters and looters at Onitsha, in…

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Rabbits and Fire Danger Worry N'dera P.P. Board

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 November 1949 · page 3

The rabbit menace is still receiving close attention by the directors of the Narrandera P.P. Board The danger of bush fires was also discussed at the monthly meeting of the board…

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Minor Shed Fire in Junee Gives Brigade First Call for Few Months

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 28 November 1949 · page 8

The Junee Fire Brigade was called out nearing three o'clock yesterday to quell a fire which broke out in a shed at the rear…

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Bush Fire Brigades Council to Purchase A Two-wheel Trailer

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 November 1949 · page 6

On Thursday night, the shire councillors heard the report of the Bush Fire Brigades' meeting which was held recently…

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Fire in Leeton Swimming Pool Shed

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 November 1949 · page 1

LEECTON, Wednesday—A lifesaving examination being conducted at Leeton baths for pupils of the Leeton High school…

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Fire in Shed at Leeton Swim Pool

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 November 1949 · page 4

LEETON, Tues.: A lifesa[?]ing examination being conducted at Leeton baths for pupils of the Leeton High School was…

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Fire Destroys Candelo Hotel Guest Jumps to Safety Quest Jumps to Safety

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 2

BEGA, Thursday —Trapped above a flaming staircase, a guest jumped more than 15 feet from the verandah to escape…

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Bush Fire Brigade

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 2 December 1949 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Fire Brigade was then held and officers were elected as follows:-President, Mr. L. W. Jones; Secretary,…

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Annual Meeting of the Marinna Bush Fire Brigade

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 2 December 1949 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Marinna Bush Fire Brigade was held at the residence of Mr. A. L. Eisenhauer…

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Fire Threatens Baths Dressing Sheds

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 December 1949 · page 3

Prompt action by the Leeton Fire Brigade, extinguished a fire which would have destroyed the dressing sheds at the…

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Earlier Sales' Fire' Was Missing. Rates Geaeraly Down At Sydney Market

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 2 December 1949 · page 2

The Country Producers Selling Co. Ltd. reports the following sales at Homebush market on 28th. November…

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Many Shooters to Fire at Week-end. Challenge for Hiscock Rifle Cop

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 2 December 1949 · page 7

Thirteen proved lucky for Jim Moore on Sunday for with that number of shooters competing at the 700 yards range, Jim carried…

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Preparations for District Bush Fires Brigades Co-operating. With Illabo Shire Council

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 5 December 1949 · page 6

Representations will be made to the appropriate authorities to have petrol made available to Bush Fire Brigades in the Junee district…

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£12,000 Wheat Fire Near Gunnedah

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 December 1949 · page 1

TAMWORTH, Sunday: Wheat worth approximately £12,000 was destroyed by fire to the Gunnedah district this…

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Bush Fire Menace Warning To Settlers Brigade Meeting Lapses

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 December 1949 · page 2

The scorching blast of summer heat that swept over the Irrigation Area at the week-end, withering up the grass and…

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£12,000 Wheat Fire Gunnedah

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 December 1949 · page 2

Wheat worth approximately £12,000 was destroyed by fire in the Gunnedah district on Sunday afternoon. It is believed to have been the bigges…

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Fire at Wheat Stacks Little Damage Done

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 December 1949 · page 2

A fire broke out in the wheat stacks at the railway siding at Leeton on Friday night, but the prompt attendance of the fire brigade…

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Open Air Celebration By Jockey Club Members Around Camp Fire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 December 1949 · page 2

The Leeton racecourse was the scene of a novel, but highly enjoyable function on Wednesday night last, when the members…

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