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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1918

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New Man-killing Weapons. German Liquid Fire Sh[?]

Forbes Times · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 7

The "Matin" says:—The Germans have introduced a new weapon against the British troops, consisting of liquid fire shells, which explode in the air…

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Current Topics. Fire Started by Mice

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 2

Mr Reg. Rath, who is share, farming at Coolana, struck a patch of bad luck on Sunday night. His tent was burned to the ground, and…

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Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 6

At about 3 a.m. on Tuesday last a fire broke out in the workshop of Mr F. P. Beuzeville's carpenter's shop. The flames were well ahead…

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Fire Commissioners' visit. To West Wyalong

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

The Board of Fire Commissioners arrived at West Wyalong on Thursday afternoon, on a tour of inspection. They came from Cowra that…

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Fire and Heat Proof Jewel Box

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 7

A new French fire and heat-proof case for the protectio of jewels and other valuables consists of two boxes made of asbestos, one of which is…

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A North Hill Blaze

Forbes Times · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

About 8.30 o'clock on Saturday night a commotion was caused in town by the rinsing of the fire bell. The blaze proved to be at Mr. A. A…

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Fire at Trundle

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

A fire occurred at Trundle early on Sunday morning, as the result of which we understand the residence of Mr W. A Tolmie was burnt to the…

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Fires

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 6

Two fires in a week is something like a record for Trundle. But such happened last week. The first house to be destroyed was that of Mr…

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TRUNDLE. (From our Correspondent.) Two Big Fires

Forbes Times · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 3

A disastrous fire took place last Thursday week, when the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Crowley was burnt to the ground at about 2 p.m…

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Shield for Fire Fighters

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 7

An interesting accessory which is carried on the trucks of the fire brigades is a collapsible asbestos fire screen through which the…

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Latest Telegraphic. Big Sydney Fire. Labor Delegate's Idea. "Preach Peace to the Kaiser." Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 4

The Senate has passed an eighty millions War Loan Bill. The Postmaster-General stated in the House of Representatives that it…

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Fire in City. Four Children Burnt to Death

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 2

A fire occurred in Sussex Street at midnight. A Russian, named Himmelferb, and his wife, escaped by…

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Latest Telegraphic. Fatal City Fire. Meat Prices Fixing. Mr Watt Explains. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 4

A fire broke out at midnight in a shop occupied by Charles Himmelfeb, a Russia, at the corner of Liverpool and Sussex streets. The…

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Four Die in Fire. Terrible City Tragedy

Forbes Times · Tuesday 25 June 1918 · page 2

Charles Himmelferb, said to be a Russian, knows better to-day than any man in Sydney the falsity of the lure of gold…

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Fire at Meacham's

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 2 July 1918 · page 2

A fire occurred at Mr. J. G. Meacham's residence, Yalgogrin Road, recently. A hanging lamp was suspended from the ceiling,…

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Fire at Liverpool

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 July 1918 · page 2

A grass fire broke out at Liverpool yesterday, endangering the Army Medical Corps camp…

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Fire in Clarinda Street

Western Champion · Thursday 11 July 1918 · page 13

Shortly before 4 o'clock on Tuesday morning a four-roomed weatherboard cottage in Upper Clarinda street, owned by Mr. John Sturgess…

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Fire Inquiry

Western Champion · Thursday 18 July 1918 · page 17

An inquiry was held on Tuesday, before the Coroner, Mr. D. Geddes. into the circumstances attending the recent fire in Upper Clarinda street…

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Big Film Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1918 · page 2

Last week in a theatre on the northern lino, the Triangle picturc "The Sudden Gent" was being shown, when the film caught alight. Two…

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Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1918 · page 2

An alarm of fire last night, at a about 8 o'clock, came from the residence of Mr Frank Kevin, North Hill. The brigade reached e e spot…

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