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Fires & bushfires, 1952

3,308 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 166

B.M. Bush Fire Relief Fund Advice to Claimants

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 1

ANYONE desirous of making application for an allocation from the Blue Mountains Bush Fire Belief…

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No Fires in the Open

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 4

A new prohibition against the lighting of fires in the open has been issued. The lighting of all fires in the…

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Sure-fire surgery

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 13

NEW YORK, Wed.--A bullet fired at a man in a tayern brawl performed a perfect lobotomy, doctors…

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Soccer body under fire

The Sun · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 44

LONDON, Thursday.--Sports followers strongly criticised the Football Association for haying allowed Soccer Cup ties to be played yesterday…

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Fire Not in Incinerator

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 3

Charged with lighting an openair fire not in a properly constructed incinerator, at St. Marys, Florence Wurth pleaded…

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Hotel Fire at Medlow

The Sun · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 44

Main portion of Hydro Majestic Hotel. Medlow Bath blazing and all guests moving furniture…

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Fire in Old Bakery

The Biz · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 5

A fire broke out in the former bakehouse in Smart Street, Fairfield, on Friday morning last. These premises are now used for…

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New Vic. Fire Danger

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Wed.--More than 100,000 fire fighters throughout Victoria were alerted tonight…

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Most fires under control Fears of Flare-up

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 14

Firefighters reported last night that most New South Wales bushfires were under control…

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Another Fire Death in Vic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Reginald S. Kemp, 54, manager of Mr. O. J. Syme's stud cattle and…

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Fires Abate in N.S.W. Danger Is Still Serious

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 10

Bushfires abated considerably in New South Wales yesterday but the general fire danger is still serious in most parts. Old fires continued to…

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£223 In Fines For Fire Breaches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 8

KYOGLE, Wednesday. —At Urbenville Court of Petty Sessions to-day Mr. K. Anderson, S.M., imposed…

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Plan For Bushfire Relief

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 1

TO assist victims of the recent widespread bushfires, which destroyed homes and property, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is appealing for gifts of clothing, furniture and other goods. Under its scheme of Bush…

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Help for Bushfire Victims

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 17

RED Cross V.A.D.s are standing by to take mobile canteens, clothing, and essential household equipment…

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Bushfire Refugee

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 14

THIS kookaburra in the Botanic Gardens yesterday had nothing to laugh about. His tail feathers had been singed by bushfires which have driven many birds to the safety of the gardens…

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Bushfires Inquiry Uncertain

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 14

CANBERRA, Wed.--The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) said tonight he was not…

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Bushfire Relief Fund

The Observer · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 1

The Engadine Bushfire Relief Fund, whose appeal for furniture, etc. we featured on our front page last week, would like to thank all…

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Stop Press Bushfires in Blue Mountains

Daily Mirror · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 32

Home were evauated when a serious bushfire occurred at Mr.Piddington on the Blue Mountains this afternoon. Fires are also ragings…

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Four More Deaths in Victorian Bushfires

Daily Mirror · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Thurs.--Four more persons have died in the last 24 hours as a result of the Victorian bushfires, bringing the total this summer to eight. Michael Tanner (43) and Edwin Girdler (75) died…

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Four Moke Deaths in Victorian Bushfires

Daily Mirror · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Thurs.--Four more persons have died in the last 24 hours as a result of the Victorian bushfires, bringing the total this summer to eight. Michael Tanner (43) and Edwin Girdler (75) died…

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