Description
The first bushfires to devastate colonial Victoria in 1851, were also some of the worst in colonial history. Careless use of fire in a very hot, dry summer, on a day with strong winds, led to fires that burnt a quarter of the land now within the state of Victoria. This resource, part of our “Natural Disasters in Australia” series, examines the causes and effects of these terrible fires. Quotes from survivors are also given, as a primary source.
This resource is aimed at Year 5 History, Geography and HASS in the Australian Curriculum, but can also be used for local or Australian history studies by other year levels.
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