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

Fires & bushfires, 1923

154 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 8

A Fire Alarm

Western Champion · Thursday 13 September 1923 · page 16

Parkes has had a respite from the clanging of the fire bell for a couple of months, but the old familiar sound brought many people out between 12…

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Fire at Ungarie

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 14 September 1923 · page 16

On Saturday night last a fire occurred at Ungarie which destroyed the premises occupied by Mr J. Sam, as a fruit and confectionery…

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Fire at Yalgogrin Coroner's Inquiry

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 14 September 1923 · page 12

An inquiry into the recent destruction by fire of the Public School at Yalgogrin North was held on Saturday, 8th inst. by Mr T. F…

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Big Fire in Brisbane Extensive Damage (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 14 September 1923 · page 12

A fire gutted, the premises of the Queensland Manufacturers Limited Brisbane, yesterday evening. Many thousand's of pounds…

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Fire During Hurricane Mr. W. J. Carpenter’s House and Contents Destroyed

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 25 September 1923 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Mr. W. J. Carpenter’s, at “Spring Creek,” near Cowra, during the long to be remembered hurricane on Wednesday,…

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Fire Inquiry

Western Champion · Thursday 27 September 1923 · page 15

The District Coroner, Mr. H. Bowdit[?], J.P.. held an inquiry last Thursday afternoon into the circumstances of the fire which occurred on the…

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Two More Fire Outbreaks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1923 · page 2

Just as the Bowling Club set out on its annual meeting on Friday evening last the fire-bell gave out its alarm. It transpired that the fire…

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Fire at Central Wyalong

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 October 1923 · page 4

On Monday afternoon a fire broke out in a weatherboard cottage opposite Sharman's storey and occupied by Mr. E. A. Wilder. The…

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Coraki on Fire Several Buildings Ablaze

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 11

Coraki, Wednesday.—A serious fire is raging here, fanned by a howling westerly. At one time it appeared as if…

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Proposed New Fire Station Plans before Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 6

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, a letter was received, enclosing a sketch plan of the proposed new Fire Station…

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Motor Fire Engine for Temora

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 3

The Board of Fire Commissioners visited Temora on Thursday, and as the result of a consultation with the Mayor and aldermen,…

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Latest Telegraphic Lloyd George's Visit. Big Sydney Fires. SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 3

The Lord Mayor has received a cable from Mr. Lloyd George stating he Intends to visit Australia, but at present he is unable to say when he…

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Another Big City Fire Fifth Within Week (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 4

The fifth big fire within a week occurred shortly after midnight, when two 4-storied buildings in Clarence Street, near the Town…

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Fire Inquiry

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 23

The District Coroner Mr. H. Bowditch, J.P., held an inquiry on Thursday into the destruction of a shed and farming machinery, belonging to Mr…

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Fire Brigade Art Union Help the Hospital

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 3

Mr. D. Middlemis, Secretary of the Hospital, has received the following letter from the Under Secretary of the, Chief Secretary's…

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An Unusual Charge Leaving a Lighted Fire

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 6

A charge of a somewhat unusual nature was heard before Mr. McDougall, P.M., in the Temora Police Court on Tuesday morning,…

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Fires Near Railway Lines a Young Case. Mr. Loughhlin Wants It Made a Test Case

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. P. F. Loughlin, M.L.A., spoke at length on a matter which has brought a great deal of loss to the…

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Leaving a Lighted Fire

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 2

A charge of a somewhat unusual nature was heard before Mr. McDougall, P.M., in the Temora Police Court on Tuesday morning, when an…

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Bogan Bush Fire Brigade

Western Champion · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 12

At the annual meeting of the Bogan Bush Fire Brigade, held recently, the annual subscription for the current year was fixed at 3d per hundred…

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Japan's Navy Great Disaster Story in Sydney Fire and Explosion

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 7

According to information brought to Sydney by officers and passengers of the steamer St. Albins, which had been at Yokohama and…

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