DISASTER IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

The transcript covers two main events: Percy Lewis winning the British Empire title and a devastating bushfire in New South Wales. The fire, driven by strong winds, severely impacted the towns of Wentworth Falls and Lurah, causing significant damage and highlighting the frustration of modern society's inability to combat natural disasters effectively.

What event is mentioned at the beginning of the transcript?

• A natural disaster

• A scientific discovery

• A political election

• A sports victory by Percy Lewis

What natural disaster is described in the transcript?

• An earthquake

• A bushfire

• A hurricane

• A flood

Which towns were threatened by the bushfire?

• Canberra and Brisbane

• Sydney and Melbourne

• Adelaide and Perth

• Wentworth Falls and Lurah

What was the population of the town of Lurah?

• 7,500

• 10,000

• 4,500

• 2,000

How much damage did the bushfire cause in financial terms?

• Ten million pounds

• Five million pounds

• Two million pounds

• One million pounds