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Resource: Black Friday Bushfires in Victoria

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The “Black Friday” bushfires of 1939 became notorious because of their devastating effect on large parts of the state. The fires led directly to an Act of Parliament in Victoria to establish a fire management schedule, using controlled burning to lessen the risk of bushfires. A similar schedule is still used today. 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.

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The “Black Friday” bushfires of 1939 became notorious because of their devastating effect on large parts of the state. The fires led directly to an Act of Parliament in Victoria to establish a fire management schedule, using controlled burning to lessen the risk of bushfires. A similar schedule is still used today. 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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