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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1952
Page
5
A survey over the weekend describes widespread devastation from a fire that swept across 240 square miles in the DUTT areas. Homes and sheds were destroyed, several families fled, and local volunteers battled the blaze with notable rescues and narrow escapes. Dozens of properties, livestock, and equipment were lost, with dramatic efforts to save lives and structures.
A fierce 40 mile per hour gale swept through paddocks setting fields aflame ahead of the fire. Mick Tanner suffered severe burns while his brother and neighbour Jock Wardle battled flames to save their wives, cattle, and the home. Jack Land’s car caught fire as he tried fleeing the blaze, and Mick was found later badly burned and removed the next morning.
A Upper Lane family, devastated by a bush fire, was offered temporary quarters by a local mail contractor after Les Carter saved his rented home from destruction. The act highlighted community support for those who lost everything.
Constable Bagan reports extensive damage with 23 homes destroyed across Greta Man and Lacrby districts. Names appear in scattered notes: Bly, Glen Corker, Jack Montgomery, J Stewart, Ge Worts, Mansonville, Warren, and Alonette among others. Fireffected properties include dwellings and a household.
A long list of residents in the Lurg district report extensive losses from fire and related damage. Names include Joe Challis Harold Gardinel Leo Lepoldeven Chris Mundy Thos Challis Alan Gardiner Paddy McCavity Arthur Carter W. Pangbourne Lindsay McKpan Jack Wardle Jack Plane Ben Smith Wally Laldlaw Stan Barber Jack Alexander Roy Mill Jack Short Jack Bonwouth Walter Lewis and Richard, with cattle sheep hay and fencing destroyed or saved.
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