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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1946
Page
7
A historic bylaw outlines stubble burning bans from October 16 to January 1 and allowed periods February 1 to May 14 with site clearance and notice requirements. It also restricts scrub burning to February 1 to April 11 with bush fires act provisions, and bans gas powered vehicle use December 1 to February 26.
Advises proactive fire breaks around homesteads and paddocks with ploughing and clearing to six or twelve feet, regular inspection of equipment, water storage, knapsack outfits, and fire tanks with pump and hose. urges immediate scene response and reporting, with flag signals for crews and organized fighters guiding responders.
Public notice outlines fire precautions from November 11 to April 30 including prohibitions on open fires near hay and stubble, penalties from £2, and conditions for picnics and beekeeping. It urges contacting the district clerk for guidance and states the act protects residents.
A garbled listing names fire control officers and addresses across districts including BOOBOROWIE FARRELL FLAT GUM CREEK HANSON and GUM CREEK with deputies and supervisors. Names like MR HUMPHRYS and SACKA appear alongside multiple locations and phone hints.
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