Fires wreak heavy losses at Willenabrina and Angip
Fires last Saturday caused extensive damage to wheat and barley crops hay and fencing at Willenabrina and Angip. One farmer H R Gilmour of Willenabrins reported 300 bags of barley and 30 acres of wheat lost along with fencing. Volunteers from Warracknabeal and nearby districts joined by War rankabeal Fire Brigade fought flames and saved vast areas of crops.
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Warrackuabeal Fire Brigade
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Atkin
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Mr. Quick
Bugland
Fire destroys barley and wheat on Willenabrina farms
A fire at Harold J. Gilmour's Willenabrina property damaged barley and wheat fields after spreading from a burning barley paddock. About 10 volunteers from Warracknabeal and other centers aided, helped by a favorable wind shift. Firefighters kept the blaze from spreading further, saving large portions of the crops and fencing.
Outbreak on Mr R H Smith Property Sparks Paddock Fire
A grass fire began in a Willena paddock owned by Mr R H Smith while two nephews, Messrs Leslie and Gordon Smith, drove a tractor. Strong north wind fanned the flames spreading to adjacent properties owned by several neighbors until the blaze was brought under control. The fire covered a wide area causing local anxiety before being extinguished.
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Hl. Smith
Willena
Pam
Leslie Ant
Gordon Smith
Atkin
V. Courner
St. Quick
W. England
Fire damages farms and grain near Warrock district
A large fire affected Warrock and surrounding districts injuring multiple properties. Volunteers from Warrock Babes and nearby areas aided fighting the blaze. Several farmers reported losses including wheat, barley, stubble, and oats. insurance outcomes unclear.
Fire destroys Dinusuuile property and crops
A small crop burned along a road near Dinusuuile destroyed part of Mrs IT. Milsates pew perty. The fire began and spread before responders arrived, with elm graves and nearby trees noted. Firefighters contained the blaze, limiting further damage despite the rough origin and presence of onlookers.
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D. Sturth
Sheehy
Moe Bbe
Correspondence Guidelines for Horsham Times Letters
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Tither Nde
Hursham Times Critics Fire Chiefs On Bush Fire Action
In Hursham Times the leading article criticizes the Lush-Fire Brigades and Forests Commission for delays and lax enforcement during a bush fire season. The piece questions why authorities did not better notify residents and why ignition and lighting restrictions were not enforced. It argues the commission’s inertia endangers the community and condemns officers as complacent.
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Hursham Times
Hursham
Este Commission
Horsham Comforts Fund Seeks Support For War Efforts
Twenty members attended the monthly general meeting at the Memorial Hall with reports from secretary Mrs. Holly Smith. The meeting lists sent goods including flannel shirts scarves mittens gloves skull caps and knit wear totaling 140 items. Members urged continued contributions to supply comfort for troops and mentioned future drives for books and wool. District letters note local donations and departure of depot reopening dates for December 26 and January 3.
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Ty Bell
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