Where There’s Smoke — council asked to encourage compliance

Where There’s Smoke Glenhaven people suspected of failing to observe bushfire regulations will be asked in a letter from Baulkham Hills Shire Council to co-operate in observing them. The council decided on this personalised approach following complaints from the Glenhaven Bush Fire Brigade, received at last week’s council meeting. The brigade alleged that some residents were still not “fire-conscious”, despite the posting of notices and distribution of leaflets. The brigade suggested the council could also ask for co-operation through local advertising. The council decided to ask the brigade for names of residents not observing the regulations so that letters could be sent. It was also decided to advertise, stressing the need for proper incinerators to be used in burning rubbish and to ask the Castle Hill Chamber of Commerce to draw the attention of its members to the need for use of proper incinerators in the commercial area. Farm & Garden 27/11/1963.