VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES, 18 JANUARY 1978
FOR PRESS 18 JANUARY 1978
VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES
The Prime Minister today sent the following telegram to the
Premier of Victoria, Mr Hamer.
" I have been concerned at the severity of the fires in Victoria.
You know that the Commonwealth stands ready to apply the normal
measures of assistance and our officials will be standing
ready to help in this regard.
I would like to know if at this stage there is any specific
way in which you feel the Commonwealth would be able to help.
I will be in Melbourne tomorrow if you wish to discuss the
matter with me."
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