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South Coast · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1952

114 stories in South Coast's papers · page 6 of 6

Fire on Saturday Night

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 2

The ringing of the fire bell on Saturday night at about 7.30 brought out quite a crowd of people, though some thought…

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Burning Off Precautions Against Bushfires

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 2

The mountains were a blaze of fire on Monday night and Berry residents were thrilled by the pretty scene of the bright…

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Removal of Fire Hazards

The Bega District News · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 3

Because the time to clear away fire hazards does not expire until September 30, the Pambula Progress Association’s request for…

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Two Points to Remember in Fire Fighting

The Bega District News · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 2

As the haze of blue smoke enshrouded this Valley in past weeks from protective burning measures…

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Chief Secty. Warns On Bush Fires

The Bega District News · Wednesday 8 October 1952 · page 1

The Chief Secretary (Mr. C. A. Kelly) has proclaimed bush fire danger periods throughout the State, and has announced that a bush fire danger period has been operative on the south coast from…

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Bush Fire Danger Period

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 October 1952 · page 2

The proclamation of bush fire danger periods throughout NSW was notified by the Chief Secretary (Mt. C. A. Kelly, MLA)…

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A.b.c. Broadcast on Bushfire Menace

The Bega District News · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 5

The Australian Broadcasting Commission will conduct a radio discussion on Monday next, October 20, under the…

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Wants Modern Fire Aids Spend Million Pounds Says M.L.A.

The Bega District News · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 4

Nitrogen bombs, “walkie-talkie” radios, mobile water tankers, motor trailer pumps and chemical extinguishers should be used in fighting bush fires, said Mr. Blake Pelly, farmer, and Member for…

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Fight Against Fires and Floods Nation-wide Organisation Suggested

The Bega District News · Friday 31 October 1952 · page 4

Establishment of a statewide organisation similar to war-time National Emergency Service was suggested in the…

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Lively Meeting Of Shareholders Coop. Directors Come Under Fire

The Bega District News · Tuesday 4 November 1952 · page 2

The Board of Directors of the Bega Co-operative Society came under fire, at the. annual meeting of shareholders, on Friday, over their action in completing certain works, after a motion to cease operations…

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Fire Control Is Simplified

The Bega District News · Tuesday 11 November 1952 · page 1

A simplified method for prohibiting the lighting of fires in the open air should the need arise during the coming summer is announced by the Chief Secretary, Mr. C. A. Kelly, M.L.A…

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Bushfire Prevention Campaign State Committee Says Fires Possible

The Bega District News · Friday 28 November 1952 · page 6

The State Bushfire Committee will open its annual Bushfire Prevention Campaign on December, 1, its object being to educate the public in the prevention of all classes of fire, rather than confining…

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Prohibitions on the Lighting of Fires

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 December 1952 · page 4

A simplified method for prohibiting the lighting of fires in the open air should the need arise during the coming…

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Fire Fighting Gear for Imlay Shire

The Bega District News · Tuesday 30 December 1952 · page 1

Fire fighting equipment, which has been received by Imlay Shire Council, has been [?]ed to the [?]rigades…

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