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

Fires & bushfires, 1921

157 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 8

Latest Telegraphic. Sensational Fire. Shocking Tram Collision. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1921 · page 3

A fire broke out in premises known as "Warkon," in Elizabeth Street, last night. Fire brigades were speedily on the scene, but an hour elapsed…

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To-day's Wires Fire in Elizabeth Street. Three Storeys Gutted Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 4 January 1921 · page 4

A fire broke out in buildings in Elizabeth Street last night and threatened a large block, but the firemen succeeded in extinguishing the flames…

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Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 6

On Friday morning a fire broke out on H. Geddes' property and destroyed 50 acres of crop and about. 500 bags of wheat, and about 50…

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Fire at Prairie Lands

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 2

A fire, attended with considerable loss, occurred at what is known as Back Prairie Lands on Sunday last, the outbreak first being noted at…

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Still Another Fire

Western Champion · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 13

Shortly after 4 o'clock this morning the ringing of the fire bell directed attention to a fire in upper Clarinda street, where a weather board cottage…

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Fire at Pine Hill

Western Champion · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 13

A six-roomed house at "Pine Hill," about two miles from Parkes, was destroyed at an early hour on Sunday morning. It was the property of Mrs…

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Fires

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 6

Last week a fire started in a paddock of wheat belonging to Messrs. Ryan Bros., of Goolagong Road, and before it could be stopped it…

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Disastrous Fires

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 2

Several disastrous fires have occurred during the last few days. On [?] day last Messrs. Ryan Bros., of G[?] gong, lost 140 acres of standing e[?]…

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Destruotive Fire

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 22 January 1921 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred this week at Mr. Amos Francis', of Back Creek, whereby some 250 bags of oats were destroyed and damage to…

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Current Topics Fire at Ooma

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 2

A disastrous fire took place on Mr Jack Sloper's holding, Ooma soldiers' settlement, on Saturday last, as the result of which about 250 acres of…

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Disastrous Fires

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 4

Several disastrous fires have occurred during the last few days. On Friday last Messrs. Ryan Bros., of Goolagong, lost 140 acres of standing crop. They…

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Fire Inquiry

Western Champion · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 15

The District Coroner, Mr. D. Geddes, J.P., held an inquiry on Wednesday into the circumstances attending a fire which occurred on W. R. V…

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Bush Fires

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 8

Melbourne—Owing to the abnormal heat in the country numerous bush fives have been reported. At Heyfield, Rosedale. Kilmany and…

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Disastrous Fires

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

Several disastrous fires have occurred of late. On Friday, last Messrs. Ryan Bros., of Goolagong, lost 140 acres of standing crop. They had…

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Fire Brigade. New Motor Engine & Station Wanted

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 6

At Friday's meeting of Die Bland Shire Council, the Fire Brigades' Boards forwarded particulars of necessary procedure for new fire station…

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QUANDIALLA (From Our Own Correspondent.) Destructive Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

A destructive are occurred here on Thursday of last week, at about eleven o'clock in tne morning, on M[?] Aston's property, just north o[?]…

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Fire at Temora Brigade Motor Useless the Mysterious Cork

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

A destruetive fire broke out at 9.30 on Sunday night in Mr H. Gust's cabinet making and machinery store in Hoskins Street The flames quickly…

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Quandialla. Destructive Fire

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

A DESTRUCTIVE firE occurred here on Thursday of last week, on Mr. Aston's property, just north of Quandialla, Messrs. H. Potter and R. Hamilton…

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A Disastrous Fire House and Contents Destroyed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 2

A fire broke out in a cottage occupied by Mr. T. P. Burke and family in a lane off Grenfell Street, on Saturday evening last and…

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Stable Destroyed by Fire

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 2

uite on oauaty atoernoon the quietude of "the day of rest" was disturbed by the ringing of the fire bell. Large columns of smoko were seen to…

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