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

Fires & bushfires, 1954

322 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 17

Motor Cycle Fire

National Advocate · Friday 6 August 1954 · page 2

A motor cycle was slightly damaged by fire near the Family Hotel in Russell street late yesterday afternoon. The electrical wiring system was burnt…

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£5000 Fire Damage

National Advocate · Monday 9 August 1954 · page 3

BRISBANE, Sunday: Damage estimated at £5,000 was caused by a fire which swept through the Queensland Rubber Company's factory in…

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Chimney Fire

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1954 · page 2

A chimney fire at a home, No. 182 William Street, was extinguished by Bathurst Fire Brigade last night before any damage was caused…

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Horses Die in Queensland Stable Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 August 1954 · page 1

BRISBANE, This Aft. Valuable horses, screaming in fear and p[?] galloped madly along streets with blazing…

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Minor Damage in Fire at Town Hall

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 August 1954 · page 3

Heat from a radiator is believed to have been responsible for a fire in the accounts department of the Lithgow…

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Horses Die in Fire Brisbane Blaze

National Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1954 · page 6

BRISBANE, Wednesday: Four horses were incinerated, two killed by a train and another destroyed as the result of a fire which raped…

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First Anniversary Of State Mine Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 August 1954 · page 7

During the early hours of the morning on August 12 last, year, when the world above was in darkness, a group of men doing duty 600 feet below the surface in the State mine detected the odor of smoke. By…

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Chimney Fires

National Advocate · Saturday 14 August 1954 · page 2

Two fires in Bathurst yesterday were both in chimneys. The first occurred at 6.28 a.m. at. 191 William Street, where 12 men answered…

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£30,000 Brewery Fire

National Advocate · Monday 16 August 1954 · page 1

BALLARAT, Sunday: One of the biggest fires in Ballarat for many years destroyed the work-shop of the Ballarat Brewing…

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Fort Street School Fire

National Advocate · Monday 16 August 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: Fire last night severely damaged a classroom at Foil Street. Forts' High School, within 50 yards of The Rocks fire…

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Bush-fire Damage

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 18 August 1954 · page 6

Bush fire damage in New South Wales during the 1953-1954 season totalled £607,000…

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Bushfire Precautions Bathurst Display

National Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1954 · page 2

The State Bushfire Committee has decided to make a Statewide survey on measures which would be used to suppress the outbreak of fires in…

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Four Minor Fire Outbreaks

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 August 1954 · page 1

Called to extinguish a fire in rubbish and grass off Tweedroad yesterday afternoon Lithgow fire brigade personnel had…

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Coal Fires Detrimental To Libraries

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 24 August 1954 · page 1

Coal fires were not only a serious fire risk, but were responsible for grit and dust damaging books and new paintwork…

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Fire Brigades May Fight 'Hoppers

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 25 August 1954 · page 3

Bush fire brigades may assist in the control of grasshoppers. In response to personal…

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Fire Fighting Equipment Inspection

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 3

The latest and most modern device for repairing canvas hosing is at present being used at the Lithgow fire station by a…

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Four Men Charged Car Fire Near Trunkey

National Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 1

The Bathurst Coroner (Mr. Dash) will president at an inquest at Trunkey Creek tomorrow into the circumstances of the…

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Radio Station Fire

Central Western Daily · Friday 27 August 1954 · page 3

A fire which broke out on the premises of radio station 2BS at Bathurst early last night was…

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Cracksmen Fire Hotel

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 August 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, This Afternoon. -- The second upsurge of crime by cracksmen this month occurred early today when…

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Fire at Radio Station

National Advocate · Friday 27 August 1954 · page 2

A fire which broke out shortly after six o'clock last night at 2BS studio in George Street, was checked by the Fire Brigade after…

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