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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1945

357 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 18

Ban on Fires "Holding Up Wheat Production."

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 3

Recently Amaroo Shire Council applied to the Chief Secretary (Mr. J, M. Baddelly) to have the ban on the lighting of fires lifted…

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Melbourne Factory on Fire

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 4

MELBOURNE,—Thursday: Damage which may exceed £30,000 was caused by three factory fires last night, Two firemen were injured, one being taken…

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Fire at Gaol

National Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1945 · page 2

Three tons of firewood were destroyed by a fire in a woodstack in the farm area of the Bathurst gaol yesterday. The fire was discovered about…

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Gulgong District News Gulgong Shire Council Important Road and Water Matters Bush Fire Brigades

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 16

At the last meeting of the above Cr. D. E. McGrath presided. The water committee submitted amended restrictions on use of…

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Kandos District Fire Brigade

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 8

A very good attendance was present at the above meeting, which was held in in the Soldiers' Half on Thursday evening last. The chair…

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Tragic Fire Auburn (Maine)

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 2

At least 16 children, whose ages ranged from three months to three years, seven of whom were under one year, and a woman employee, aged 50…

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Giant Fire Engine Used In Flodded Coal Cut

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 2

An estimated half million gallons of water were pumped from the open cut coal mine at Blackman's Flat yesterday afternoon and last night. Operations at the mine, which…

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Molong Graziers. "Unwarranted" Blanket Ban on Lighting Fires

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 9

A general ban over the State against the lighting of fires is considered to be unwarranted by Molong branch of the Graziers'…

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£10,000 Damage by Fire Blaze at Red Cross Hall

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY. Tuesday: Damage estimated at £10,000 was caused today when a fire destroyed a Red Cross recreation hall and contents, including…

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Fires Rage in Manila Manila

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 1

Escolta, business district of Manila, including the banking area, is in flames. Trapped Japanese put a torch to it on Monday, says the American…

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Record Total of Fires in Country Increase Also in City

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY. Tuesday: The Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) said today i Unit the report of the Fire Commissioners for 1944 revealed that 7944…

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Proposed Fire Brigade

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 15

A deputation, consisting of Messrs. G. Simons, W. H. E. Haynes and H. Tucker, waited on the council at the January meeting and requested…

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Friday the 23rd May Be Germans Unlucky Day : Arrow Point Draws Nearer To Berlin an Offensive From the West Events Racing To Climax Japs Fire Lust Un Manila

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 1

The Red Army is probably much nearer to entering Berlin than either the Germans or the rest of the world realise. General Zhukov has not been very communicative over the last couple of days, but he is…

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Fire Engines to the Rescue Mine Floods At Lithgow

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 10

An estimated half million gallons of water were pumped from the open cut coal mine at Blackman's Flat, Lithgow, last…

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District Bushfire Brigades

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 2

The Turon Shire Council received the following letter from the Limekilns bushfire Brigade informing them the following advice from the…

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Flour Mill Fire Tocumwal Blaze SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 1

A big fire occurred at To-cumwal yesterday, as a result of which Wise Bros.' flour mill was partially destroyed…

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Fire in Woodstack

National Advocate · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 2

Bathurst fire brigade extinguished a fire in a 50 ton stack of wood at the fear of F. Wilde's bakery, Howick Street, on Saturday afternoon…

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Fire Alarm Cranks Stupid and Malicious

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 5

The Cranks who meddle with fire alarms are thick in the land. Mudgee knows the tribe, and our…

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Fire on Ship Trainer Saves Horses

National Advocate · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 3

AUCKLAND (N.Z.). Thursday: When a cargo of [?] caught fire on the way from New eZaland to Australia, Sydney horse trainer, V. P. (Mo)…

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More Equipment Needed. Cudal Fire Brigade Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 3

More equipment is needed by Cudal Fire Brigade. A meeting of the Works Committee of the Brigade was held on Monday…

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