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

Fires & bushfires, 1922

169 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 9

Racecourse Fire Buildings Destroyed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 November 1922 · page 4

On Tuesday afternoon a fire broke out on the West Wyalong Racecourse, resulting in the destruction of the Secretary's office, Jockey's…

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To Fight Fire. Some Important Precautions

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 4 November 1922 · page 3

Every ye[?]ring the summer the fire demon [?] up stretches of crops and grass in this State aggregating in value a considerable fortune…

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Fire !

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 8 November 1922 · page 2

The stillness of Sunday last was broken by the ringing of the fire ball, and very soon a large crowd gathered in Kendall-street to ascertain…

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To Fight Fire. Some Important Precautions

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 November 1922 · page 2

Every year during the summer the fire demon licks up stretches of crops and grass in this State aggregating in value a considerable fortune…

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One More Fire

Western Champion · Thursday 9 November 1922 · page 15

In the small hours this morning a fire broke out in an old weatherboard building in Welcome street, almost opposite the Parlies Hotel. The place…

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Bush Fire Near Forbes First of the Season. 800, Acres of Grass Destroyed (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 4

The first bush fire of the season occurred near, Forbes, and destroyed 800 acres of grass…

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Fire Alarm

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 4

About 9.30 a.m. yesterday, the alarm of fire was raised, and on investigation it was found that a large stack of empty cases in…

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Jemalong Fire Elections the Candidate Nominated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 5

Nominations close yesterday afternoon with Mr A Booth (Returning Officer) for the election of six councillors to the [?]malonng Shire…

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Fire at Bedgerabong Mr T. Neilsen's Loss

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 5

The first bush-fire of the season, which it is understood was accidentally started by a drover who was camping in the vicinity, took place on…

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Fire at Oddfellows' Hall Star Picture Proprietor Heavy Loser. Damage Probably £600

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 November 1922 · page 2

THE Oddfollowsd Hall was the scene of considerable confusion on Saturday night, when, following a cry of "Fire!" from the…

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Fire at Grenfell

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1922 · page 2

A fire broke out in the operating box at the picture show at Grenfell on Saturday evening last. There was a good attendance and a panic…

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200 PERISH Fire on a River Boat

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 November 1922 · page 1

Shanghai,—It is reported that 200 persons have perished in a fire aboard a river boat on the Yangtse River near Shanghai…

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Fire at Cookamidgera

Western Champion · Thursday 16 November 1922 · page 15

In the small hours of Sunday morning a fire broke out in the premises occupied by Mr. W. A. Hanlon at Cookamidgera, and the wine shop,…

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Alarm of Fire At Central Wyalong

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 4

The alarm of fire was raised on Wednesday afternoon, a shed on premises adjoining Lee's Hotel at Central Wyalong being…

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Destructive Blaze

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 8

A fire in an oil store at Gothenburg Sweden, destroyed 3.000000 gallons of oil, valued at £24,000, and three steamers moored…

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Fire Close to Centre of Town

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 5

Canowindra had another let off from the fire fieud on Saturday last. Once or twice in (lie last three or four years good luck alone saved a…

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Disastrous Fire. Big Blaze in Main Street. Five Shops and Salvation Army Hall Burnt to the Ground

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1922 · page 2

A DESTRUCTIVE fire occurred in Main-street at about 3 o'clock on Sunday morning, when five shops and the Salvation Army…

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Fatal Fire Child Burned Alive Mother's Terrible Ordeal

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 November 1922 · page 4

A tragic fire occurred at the residence of Mrs Louis Stiller, in Caswell Street, Peak Hill. Mr Stiller's youngest child, a…

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Fire at Warraberry

Western Champion · Thursday 30 November 1922 · page 14

On Monday a fire broke out at Warraberry, starting from an old hut at the back of Mr. L. May's property. A willing band of fire fighters quickly…

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Fire at Grenfell

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 5

A fire occurred at 3 a.m. on Sunday, when a block of wooden buildings including the shops of Huggett's boot shop, H. Smith,…

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