Letter concerning fires on a Holland Road property

GLENHAVEN BUSH FIRE BRIGADE. 34 Glenhaven Road, GLENHAVEN. 8th May, 1965. [Stamp: WORKS COMMITTEE — 25 MAY 1965 — 31] [Stamp: BAULKHAM HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL — 10 MAY 1965 — No. 6.03/24275] The Shire Clerk, Baulkham Hills Shire Council, CASTLE HILL. Dear Sir, In reference to a report to Council re Fire on Mr. Dominello's property, Holland Road, Glenhaven. We wish to draw your attention to the known fact that on April 10th a fire started on this property, and on Easter Saturday April 17th, a fire swept through neighbouring properties, this fire could have caused disaster, and it was only due to the promptness of Glenhaven, Kellyville and Round Corner Fire Brigades, that three homes in the path of the fire were saved. Mr. Dominello is causing grave concern as on the 4th May, the day after the extended Fire danger period ended, he lit a large bulldozed heap of trees and timber. As such this was not a breach of regulations, but the day was very warm and flames of this fire were observed to be as high as 80 feet. Captain R. Bonnard interviewed Mr. Dominello immediately he was notified of this fire, and again asked for co-operation. As Mr. Dominello has not co-operated in the past and continues to disregard the seriousness of lighting dangerous fires, we request Council to write to Mr. Dominello pointing out the seriousness of his actions. The members of this Brigade are prepared to give him every assistance providing he notifies the Captain of the Brigade prior to lighting any further fires. Your support in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Yours sincerely, [Signature: B. Graham, JP] SECRETARY. [Handwritten routing note: file with E.P.O.] [Routing stamp with partly illegible fields. Handwritten: E.P.O.; 1.]