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

Fires & bushfires, 1946

434 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 22

Bush Fires Fine Work by Brigades

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 19

Several bush fires have occurred in the Muswellbrook and Merriwa , districts and, in one instance, it was only after a desperate fight…

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Tractors and Bush Fires Minister's Warning SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 2

Many bushfires were caused by tractors and during harvesting of wheat could be avoided by the exercise of more care, said the Chief…

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Possum Casualty in East Orange Garage Fire

Central Western Daily · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 4

A weatherboard garage owned by Mr. E. G. Pilbeam, Allenby Road, was severely damaged by fire late yesterday afternoon…

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Bush Fires Are Sometimes Caused by Tractors

Central Western Daily · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 3

In a survey of Bush fires and their causes being made by the Bush fires Advisory Committee it is noted that numerous fires…

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"Silly Idea," Says President Sharing Fire Unit

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 3

"The idea of sharing" a unit between the two of us ia silly, and I suggest that we forget all about it."…

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Hard Labor for Inky-wayfarmers. Fire-Fighters At "Molong Express."

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 4

The staff of the "Molong Express worked harder on Tuesday afternoon than perhaps they have ever worked in their lives or are…

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Fire Brigade Called Twice to Same Fire in 75 Minutes

Central Western Daily · Monday 28 January 1946 · page 1

The Orange Fire Brigade was called to a grassfire in the Wolaroi College grounds yesterday afternoon…

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Fire Brigade Called to Rubbish Tip

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 1

The Orange Fire Brigade was called to a fire at the council tip at the east end of Byng Street yesterday afternoon at 4.48 p.m…

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£8000 Fire Damage Eric Campbell's Home Burnt

National Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 1

YOUNG, Monday: The homestead of the well known solicitor. Mr. Eric Campbell, was heavily damaged by fire today. The damage is estimated at…

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Bush Fires

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 4

Several fires have occurred in the district in the past few weeks, but not a lot of damage was done at any of them, due to the good…

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Bush Fires Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 1

Tremendous bush fires in National Park early this week did great damage to forest areas…

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Bush Fires at National Park

National Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Bush fires which broke our in National Park have ben brought under control. Park rangers were standing by tonight to…

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Blaze Of Glory Ugly Man Comp. Finishes Spectacular Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 9

The town ugly man competition finished in a blaze of glory on Monday, when a grand carnival was held in Lawson…

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Fire Near Woollen Mills

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 2

A fire, which constituted a serious menace to the Woollen Mills property, broke out in a large patch of blackberries this afternoon. The…

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Fire Outbreak Haystack and Bales Destroyed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 4

A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon on Messrs. Campbell Bros.' property at Fashion's Mount, and destroyed a…

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Disastrous Sydney Fire Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 1

Damage estimated at several thousands of pounds was caused when a fire broke out in the City Manufacturing Co. factory in…

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Big Fire Sussex St. Premises Gutted SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 1

The premises of the Sydney Manufacturing Co. were seriously damaged by fire this morning…

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Fire Bug Gaoled Caused 24 Outbreaks in Braidwood

National Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: William Charles Trurlay (34), married, will 10 children, admitted starting 24 fires in Braidwood in a year, when he…

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Ominous Bush Fire Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 1

"Alto Glen," rest home in French's Forest is endangered by bush fires which are approaching it from all sides. The home contains many old…

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Factory Fire

National Advocate · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY. Thursday: A are caused thousands of pounds worth of damage and loss of such short lines as curry cowder. this morning, when a blase…

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