Fires in the Valley
The extreme heat over the week-end caused more bushfires, and the volunteers spent a very strenuous time in saving several properties, says the…
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Fires & bushfires, 1942
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Prevention of Bush Fires Rules to Be Observed
The Bush Fires Advisory Committee advocate that observation of the following simple rules would greatly reduce fire risks:—…
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To have his home totally destroyed by fire twice in the space of two years is the unfortunate fate of Mr. Ted Scrapton, of New Berrima. In…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Houses Burnt in Bush Fires Tallong District
An unoccupied weatherboard house owned by P. Brown, and E. Youell's guest house, a stone building of eight rooms, were destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prevention of Bush Fires Rules to Be Observed
The Bush Fires Advisory Committee advocate that observation of the following simple rules would greatly reduce fire risks:—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Twice Burnt Out in Two Years Fire at New Berrima
To have his home totally destroyed by fire twice in the space of two years is the nufortunate fate of Mr. Ted Scrapton, of New Berrim. In…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Burns Two Houses Big Blaze at Tallong
Two houses, an orchard and several miles of fencing were destroyed in a bushfire at Tallong on Wednesday. An eight-roomed stone guesthouse, was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bushfire Danger Your Co-operation Will Avoid Outbreaks
With the prolonged drought in this district the menace of bushfires is ever-present and if a repetition of Black Saturday of 1939 is to be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bushfire Danger Your Co-operation Will Avoid Outbreaks
With the prolonged drought in this district the menace of bushfires is ever-present and if a repetition of Black Saturday of 1939 is to be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prevention of Bush Fires Rules to Be Observed
The Bush Fires Advisory Committee advocate that observation of the following simple rules would greatly reduce fire risks :-…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Red Tape and Bush Fires Brigade Idle While Men Fight with Bushes
At last meeting of Nattai Shire Council serious statements were made concerning the inaction of Mittagong Fire Brigade at a recent bush fire…
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In the recent ban on publi-cation and the broadcasting of meteorological information there are apparent anomalies…
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THERE IS NEED for care regarding lighting and extinguishing of fires at all times and in a season such as this…
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In spite of repeated warnings of the danger of lighting fires in these dry times, or leaving necessary fires unattended, these practises continue…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Prevention of Bush Fires Rules to Be Observed
The Bush Fires Advisory Committee advocate that observation of the following simple rules would greatly reduce fire risks:—…
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The Bush Fires Advisory Committee advocate that observation of the following simple rules would greatly reduce fire risks:-…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →What Others Think No Delay at Fire Station The Editor, The Mail
Sir,—I was very much surprised when I read in The Mail of the issue of 17th February, Mr. C. N. Lee's letter re the blackout and the Fire…
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The Bush Fires Advisory Committee advocate that observation of the following simple rules would greatly reduce fire risks :-…
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The Bush Fires Advisory Committee advocate that observation of the following simple rules would greatly reduce fire risks :—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Tallong Fire
A sequel to the recent outbreak of fire at Tallong, when two cottages, a number of outbuildings, and orchard property were destroyed, was…
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