VPRS 12267 Correspondence regarding Victorian Bush Fires Relief Committee

After the serious losses of human life and property to bush fires over the 1943- 44 summer period, the Victorian Government established the Victorian Bush Fires Relief Committee to provide rehabilitation and financial aid to bush fire victims. The Committee was financially assisted by the Victorian Government, Commonwealth Government, and Melbourne City Council, though it also relied heavily on public donations. The Victorian Bush Fire Relief Account was administered by the Department of the Treasurer.This series consists of the inward and outward correspondence of the Committee, relating to Account expenditure, applications and recommendations for assistance to bush fire victims, and committee authorisations of various policies.