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

Fires & bushfires, 1924

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

Fire at Daroobalgie Carcases Burned

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1924 · page 6

The Daroobalgle Meat Works have been unfortunate since their re-opening last week. Within the first four days a fire broke out in one of the…

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Motor Notes the Fire Danger and Its Prevention

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 September 1924 · page 1

Whilst the motorist in possession of a comprehensive insurance policy does not worry unduly the possibility of fire, since he feels that any loss…

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A Page of Interest to Motorists the Fire Danger

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1924 · page 8

Whilst the motorist in possession of a comprehensive insurance policy does not worry unduly regarding the possibility of fire, since he feels that…

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Bogan Bush Fire Brigade

Western Champion · Thursday 9 October 1924 · page 14

The annual meeting of the Bogan Bush Fire Brigade was held at Mr. W. E. Tayler's residence, "Adavale," on the 27th ult. The balance sheet…

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Fire at Parkes Tannery

Western Champion · Thursday 9 October 1924 · page 15

The Parkes Tannery on the [?] [?] Greek was destroyed by [?] aboout 5.30 on Saturday morning. [?] [?] were the property [?] Mr…

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Caracabal Disastrous Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 October 1924 · page 6

Caragabal homestead was completely gutted by fire early on Monday morning last, together with practically all the contents. We…

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Preventing Bush Fires

Western Champion · Thursday 16 October 1924 · page 15

At the Shire meeting on Monday a very lengthy letter was read from Mr. Peter A. Allez, of "Scrubby Home," Trundle, chiefly on the…

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Fire Inquiry

Western Champion · Thursday 16 October 1924 · page 27

On Thursday last an enquiry concerning the fire which occurred at the residence of Walter Powter on the 23rd ult., was held at the Court…

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£12,000 DAMAGE Big Fire at Botany (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 1

A large fire last, night destroyed the wool store and scouring works of Swinbourne and Stephens, Ltd., of Botany…

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Last Night's Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 6

The cottage of Mrs. M. A. Feeney, in Wombat Street, nearly went up in smoke last night. Mrs. Feeney was rubbing her arm with methylated…

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Fire Engine for Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 6

The Forbes Municipal Council is forwarding a letter of protest to the Fire Commissioners, objecting to the off-handed treatment of Forbes in the…

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Fire Danger Western Farmers Prepare

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 11

Parkes.—The current season is one of the best experienced in the district, both for crops and pastures, and grave fears are entertained that…

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Fire Has Unique Origin In the Paramount Production "To the Ladies"

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 4

Extinguishing a factory are and then rekindling another for the sake of putting it out a second time before an audience, with the intent of…

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Bush Fire Brigades

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1924 · page 2

Gunning Gap is not letting the grass grow under its feet without making preparation for the extinguishing of the expected fires. At…

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Monday’s Fire

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 28 October 1924 · page 3

The ringing of the firebell, followed by that of the Public School, shortly after 6 o’clock on Monday evening evidenced that the dread…

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Japanese Fire 3700 Homeless

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 3

Tokio.—Twenty-one people were killed and 30 injured as the result of a fire which consumed over 600 barrack buildings, housing refugees from…

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New Fire Station To be Opened by Commissioners

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 4

Mr. Sidney M. Smith, Shire Clerk, has been advised that the Board of Fire Commissioners will arrive at West Wyalong at 6 p.m. on Friday,…

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Big City Fire £30,000 Damage (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 1

Fire destroyed the five-storied premises of the Edison Swan Electrical Company, Clarence St., early this morning…

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West Wyalong's New Fire Station Officially Opened by Mr. Harkness Full Board in Attendance Several Presentations Made

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 18 November 1924 · page 1

The full board of New South Wales Fire Commissioners, comprising Mr. E. B. Harkness, C.M.G. (President), and Messrs. C. J. Baker, I. Cullen,…

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Forbes Motor Fire Engine

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 November 1924 · page 6

In reply to the council's letter to the Board of Fire Commissioners which reference to the supply of a motor engine for Forbes, a reply has been…

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