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"In the worst and most extensive fires in the history of the State, 66 people lost their lives." |
 Widespread Rain Ends Fire Horror
Total Death Roll Sixty-Six – Some Towns
Almost Wiped Out
21 January 1939
Cold winds and widespread rain on Monday ended Victoria’s bush fore horror, at least for the time being. Further rain has been predicted. In the worst and most extensive fires in the history of the State, 66 people lost their lives, and three men and a woman are still missing. Damage to property is estimated at £400,000, exclusive of forest damage, which represents approximately £1,000,000. [WT, 21/1/39] |
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2003 AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, FILM VICTORIA & MOIRA FAHY Produced with the assistance of the ABC - Film Victoria Multimedia Production Accord   |