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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
4
The Bush Fire Control provisions empower officers to prevent outbreaks and protect property, restrict evacuations under the Forestry Fire Brugades Act, and require observance of parts II and III. Officers may enter land or buildings, pull down or remove land, and take any measures deemed necessary to control fires and safeguard lives and property.
Text fragment indicates authorities push for ploughing or clearing fire breaks and using appropriate actions to prevent or combat wildfires. The wording suggests urgency and the need for readiness in high risk areas.
Immediate action urged for landowners to keep firefighting gear ready. The Mattet-Virtue Trailer Jetter sprays water from two jets while moving, supports gravity-fed drums, and stays stable at speed behind cars or trucks. Elder, Smith and Co. Limited in Perth offer full particulars.
Hon F J S Wise outlines methods for preventing and controlling bush fires ahead of peak season. The Rural Fires Prevention Advisory Committee and Road Boards push local brigades, training, registration, and early interventions to protect homesteads, paddocks, and timberlands while stressing readiness and proper equipment.
The article emphasizes strict fire safety for bush areas. It covers extinguishing camp fires, scraping away flammable material, digging a center pit, and soaking and stirring earth to ensure all embers are out. It warns against burning in windy conditions and stresses public education and enforcement of fire regulations.
The article outlines strict rules for burning subterranean clover on land including permit requirements from an authorised officer, area limits, firebreaks, grazing before burn, debris clearance, and notice to authorities. It specifies timing, attendance, and supervision requirements, plus delivery of the permit and notice to adjacent landowners and local bush fire control officers.
An article urges fire prevention through ploughing, providing fighting aids like water containers shovels fire beaters and knapsack outfits, supporting local fire committees, extinguishing burning ends from matches and cigars, and observing Bush Fires Acts with penalties for breaches.
The notice emphasizes adopting fire prevention measures on farms and in homes. It urges clearing grass from buildings and sheds, keeping kitchens clear of spark hazards, and installing accessible firefighting equipment and weatherproof heaters to protect stock, machinery, and structures.
Communicate with the Fire Control Officer or Fire Fighting Organisation immediately and all neighbouring settlers from whom assistance might reasonably be expected. Proceed to the outbreak of appliances available. At the scene place yourself under the charge of the Fire Control Officer. Give every help and assist ance to the Fire Control Officer to assist in the rapid Preparation of plans for suppressing the fire.
The text urges strict fire prevention measures and civic accountability. It emphasizes safety first, observation of others, and avoiding smoking near business areas, with guidance on respect and lawfulness in fire safety practices.
The local authority may require land owners to prepare fire breaks to prevent bush fires. If not complied, the authority may seize land to clear breaks, recover costs as a debt, and impose a twenty pound fine on the owner or occupier. Notification with details and deadlines will be served in writing.
Authorities plan a preventive fire safety framework at Caer Seerion to establish fire brigades. The measure targets rapid protection of property, requires registration of brigades, and outlines duties for volunteer groups during the summer fire risk period.
Fire control work aims to consolidate associations focused on prevention and firefighting across the state. The North East Fire Fighting Association, led by secretary ROT Ruse, reports progress and broader duties for statewide fire containment. Local fire brigades remain registered by the Minister who can cancel or withhold registration or impose fines for noncompliance.
When a Bushire Brigade is formed it must have a captain a first lieutenant a second lieutenant and needed extra lieutenants. In a bush fire the officer in charge can direct the brigade and volunteers and may enter burning premises and take reasonable measures to protect life and property including removing inflammable material and drawing water from non domestic sources.
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