Fire officers urge preventative measures for rural Victoria homes
The Chief Fire Officers of the Country Fire Authority warn of high fire risk as summer nears amid drought in New South Wales and Queensland. They urge farmers to implement protections around timber houses, close vents and eaves, secure roofing, clear stacks of fuel, and keep trees and shrubs away from homes to reduce debris entry and fire danger.
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Victoria
Country Fire Authority
New South Wales
Queensland
Frebreaka
A Melbourne Letter on Lanes Trash and Social Life
A Melbourne letter laments city lanes clogged by rubbish and slops from upper windows, urges civic action, notes peculiar bank locations, comments on housing pressures for newlyweds, and observes chess clubs growing among banks and clubs in the city.
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Melbourne
Police Burglaries Shake Newcastle District Stations
Carrington police in Newcastle district report break ins at local stations on Wednesday night forcing a side window. The Laity burglarized three .303 rifles and two watches, while Mrs Abe Crocker of Coolamon Riverina births her 17th child, a record Australian birth.
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Carrington
Newcastle
Abe Crocker
Coolamon
Riverina
Crocker
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