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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1959

89 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 5

Fire Stations Permanent Staff Forward Move

The Biz · Wednesday 16 September 1959 · page 1

The announcement of the proposed staffing of Fairfield Fire Station on a full-time, permanent basis has been acclaimed by businessmen and residents alike…

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Fire-fighting Tactics

The Biz · Wednesday 23 September 1959 · page 6

There's much more to fire-fighting than meets the eye--and the following advice from the Bush Fire Committee of the Chief Secretary's Department will help landholders get most value from whatever…

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Blaxland Bush Fire Brigade

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 September 1959 · page 4

At the meeting of Blaxland Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade last Friday, it was learned from the Department of Railways that in…

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Removal of Fire Hazard

The Biz · Wednesday 30 September 1959 · page 3

Paufield Council has decided to spend £125 in removing a fire hazard at Springfield Park, Old…

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Blaxland Bush Fire Brigade

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 October 1959 · page 4

Last Friday' night field officers of Blaxland volunteer Bush Fire Brigade made a close study of the newly-arrived fire fighting…

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Meeting, Petition on Home Fires

Tribune · Wednesday 7 October 1959 · page 8

ADELAIDE: A mass meeting of residents and the launching of a petition calling for a Royal Commission are the latest developments in…

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Fire Equipment Request

The Biz · Wednesday 7 October 1959 · page 5

Fairfield Council has decided to defer consideration until next meeting of the supply of…

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Fire Officers Arrive

The Biz · Wednesday 7 October 1959 · page 24

The four fire officers who are to provide a 24-hour service at Fairfield Fire. Station took…

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Tuesday Morning's Fire

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 October 1959 · page 1

The middle of the night is when so many dastardly things occur, but you hardly expect in a built-up area anyone to…

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Cabra. Fire Station

The Biz · Wednesday 21 October 1959 · page 6

The Fire Commissioner. Ald. A. E. Shaw, has advised Fairfield Council that the erection of the new…

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Actioin call to stop SA fire deaths

Tribune · Wednesday 21 October 1959 · page 10

ADELAIDE: A considerable mass movement is developing among Adelaide's temporary Housing Trust home…

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Police Probe Fires

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 October 1959 · page 6

Police Scientific Bureau experts have been called in to assist…

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First Fires of Summer

The Biz · Wednesday 28 October 1959 · page 19

Fairfield Fire Brigade on Monday attended the first two fires in the municipality since last…

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Dept. "Tape" Under Fire

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 October 1959 · page 9

Red tape in Government Department was attacked in Federal Parliament last week by Mr. R. C. Wheeler, M.P…

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Blaxland Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 October 1959 · page 10

The' fete held at Blaxland Park by the ladies' auxiliary of the Blaxland Bushfire Brigade on Saturday last…

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Fire Danger Period Now Operates

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 October 1959 · page 1

The Chief Secretary's Department has notified Penrith Municipal Council that a bush fire danger is operating, and will…

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Bush Fire Brigade Equipment

The Biz · Wednesday 4 November 1959 · page 19

The Board of Fire Commissioners advised the last meeting of Fairfield Council that a portable…

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Fire Control for Emu Plains

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 November 1959 · page 5

A public meting will be called by Emu Plains Progress Association for Friday night, November 13. It will be to…

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Fire Chief's Services Recognised

The Biz · Wednesday 11 November 1959 · page 2

The Mayor of Fairfield, Alderman K. Howick, presented former Captain of Fairfield Fire…

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Preparing for Future Bush Fires at Emu

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 November 1959 · page 1

At a spccial meeting of Emu Plains Progress Association, Mr. B. Lamrock (president) welcomed Messrs Carruthers…

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