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

Fires & bushfires, 1918

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Miscellaneous. the Prevention of Fire, In Grain Crops

Western Champion · Thursday 1 August 1918 · page 6

The following recommendations for wheat growers have been issued by the College of Agriculture of the University of California: —…

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The Prevention of Fire. in Grain Crops

Forbes Times · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 6

The following recommendations for wheat growers have been issued by the College of Agriculture of the University of California:—…

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Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 3

Mr J. J. Elliott, who recently sold his property ("Prospect"), had the bad luck to lose his furniture by [?]ire on the 1st instant. Only that…

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Local Fire Station

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council—The Fire Brigades Country representative, Mr. R. Shepherd, advised…

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Worried Over Fires the Late Hugh Gilmartin

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

The-death of Hugh Gilmartin, proprietor of the Cariton Cafe, Coogee, was inquired into by the City Coroner on Thursday, and after…

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Fire Alarm

Forbes Times · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 4

The fire-bell rang out its alarm at about 11.30 last night. The conflagration was found to be at the fruit shop of Mr. Wm. Twogood, the…

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Fire at Koorawatha House Burned to the Ground

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 7 September 1918 · page 3

On 3rd instant a building owned by Mrs. Kate Hoggarth, of Koorawatha, was burned to the ground at that centre. The building, which…

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The German Fire Stick. Fires have been observed at Douai. U Boats Encountered

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 September 1918 · page 2

Two German U Boats, disguised as fishing craft with sails, have been sighted off the American Coast. An English steamer narrowly…

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Fire in Hill Street

Western Champion · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 17

Shortly before 7 o'clock on Wednesday evening a fire broke out in a weatherboard room at the rear of a brick cottage in Hill street, owned…

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Blaze in Balkans. Allies Advance Five Miles. 3,000 Prisoners—24 Guns

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 5

Reuter learns that Sunday's attack by the French and Servians on the Bulgarian positions followed heavy artillery preparations…

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Fire in Freezing Chamber Blaze at Daroobalgie

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 3

An alarm of fire was sounded at Forbes on Friday afternoon, and the firemen were directed to Daroobalgie meat works, where a fire was in…

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Fire Near River

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 2

A very lively fire occurred on Saturday night in a four-roomed dwelling house owned by Mr Alex Smith, and situated near the river. The…

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Fire at South Lead. Chinese Premises Destroyed

Forbes Times · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 2

At about 8.30 p.m. on Saturday, word was received that premises occupied by Yee Wall, a market gardener, at South Lead, were on fire,…

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The Forbes Times. Tuesday, October 1, 1918. Daroobalgie Fire. Crates of Rabbits Destroyed

Forbes Times · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 2

At a few minutes after 5 p.m. on Friday last a fire was discovered in one of the freezing chambers at the Daroobalgic Freezing Works. In…

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The Prekentioh of Fire in Grain Crops. (Prom the Department of Agriculture)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1918 · page 7

The following recommendations for wheat growers have been issued by the College of Agriculture of the Univerity of California:…

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Latest Telegraphic. Mr Watt, on War. Queensland Bush Fires. Beer Strike in Brisbane. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1918 · page 2

Mr Watt addressed a big gathering in Melbourne to celebrate the success of the Allies. He said he felt sure the Allies would reply to Germany's…

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Bush Fires in America Towns Wiped Out. Sydney

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 16 October 1918 · page 2

Terrific bush fires are raging in the vicinity of Lake Superior, America. More than one hundred deaths have, so far resulted, and several…

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Outbreak of Fire

Western Champion · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 17

A fire broke out on Monday evening, about 8.30 in a room, at the rear of Mr. A. Kendall's music shop, occupied by Mr. C. A. Watson in…

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More Fire Alarms

Western Champion · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 17

About 8.45 on Tuesday evening the fire bells rang, and the Brigade turned out, only to find that the alarm had been raised by some mischievious…

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Bush Fires at Katoomba

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 4

Bush fires are burning in the ranges outside Katoomba, but there has been no damage…

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