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

Fires & bushfires, 1927

309 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 16

Fire Inquiry. Three Outbreaks in Bushman St. Cottage. an Open Verdict

Western Champion · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 16

Three mysterious outbreaks of fire in a weatherboard cottage in Bushman street on March 12th were investigated by the Coroner (Mr. J. Swann,…

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The Fire of a Great Love. Our Serial Story Chapter V (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 12

Rachel had not been too small or too young not to suffer many sorrowful pangs over the apathetic, silent phase and the tears came naturally…

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Origin of Bush Fires

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 6

Mr. W. Petersen, Stewart Street, Mulyan, writes under date April 18, 1927 : Sir.—Now that the local branch of the F.S.A. have been…

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Last Night's Fires

Western Champion · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 11

Two different fires which occurred at Parkes late last night and in the early hours of this morning demolished a four-roomed cottage on the Peak…

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Big Fire Covered by Insurance (By Wire)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 1

During a fire, which broke out in the refined sugar sheds at Bundaberg (Q.) it is estimated that £20,000 worth of sugar and plant destroyed…

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Fire at Quandialla Refreshment Rooms Completely Destroyed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 8

On Monday morning, at about 1.15 a.m., the premises occupied by Mrs. Priestley as a refreshment room, and owned by Mr. T. George, caught fire…

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Our Serial Story The Fire of a Great Love. Chapter Vi

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 14

From the first Craig Archibald conceived a great affection for Wychcliffestairs, the quaint little town built in rambling fashion on and about and…

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A Hospital Matter Fire Brigades’ Art Union

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 2

On Friday evening last Cowra had a visit from Mr. J. Hurley, a Fire Brigade Officer, in connection with the Fire Brigades’ Art Union, which…

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Bush Fires

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 12

Although it has received comparatively little publicity, much, and valuable evidence on behalf of the men on the land has been placed before the Bush…

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Our Serial Story The Fire of a Great Love. Chapter Vii. (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 12

"Do you want to tell me any more, George," he asked, after a pause. "It Is such a small thing to tell. Craig, what would you do, I wonder…

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Careless Use of Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 2

The Ootha Agricultural Bureau, in a letter read at Saturday's meeting of the Shire Council, asked that the sale of wax matches throughout the…

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Fire at Bowser Serious Accident Averted

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 1

What might easily have proved a serious happening. was folltuniately frustrated at Mr. H. Edward's motor garage at about nine o'clock on…

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Here and There Prompt Fire Claim Settlement

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 1

In connection with the recent fire at Mr. James Grant’s, “Glen Elgin,” Holmwood, the local representatives of the Farmers and Graziers’…

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Car Destroyed by Fire at Experiment Farm

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 1

When Mr. Oswald Herbert Isaksen put his motor car in [?] eshed at Cowra Experiment Farm at 11.10 p.m. on 30st inst. after driving from town…

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Spark Causes Fire

Western Champion · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 10

A spark falling from the chimney set alight to the kitchen wall of a four roomed weatherboard cottage, owned and occupied by Mr. George Hoskins,…

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Local Fire Inquiry Some Startling Police Evidence Blaze "Maliciously Started"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 7

At the Coroner's Inquiry, held at the Court House on Wednesday last, before Mr. Arthur Sam, J.P., into the circumstances surrounding the fire…

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Fire at Quandialla

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 13

A fire destroyed premises occupied by Mr. Priestly as refreshement rooms on Friday. Everything in the building was consumed. Fire fighters did…

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Our Serial Story The Fire of a Great Love. Chapter Viii (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 12

"Gone off to the 'Green Anns' to get more drink," said Goss. "Shall I go and see after him, sir?" "I am afraid you can do no good…

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Nearly a Big Blaze at I.H.S. School. Good Save by Fire Brigade. Assisted by Police and Civilians

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 2

Those of our residents whose only opportunity for sleeping in is on Sundays were rudely awakened by the ringing of the fire bell at about 7.30…

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Big Petrol Fire 500,000 Gallons Destroyed (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 1

Jackson's petrol dump at Kangaroo Point. which contained 500,000 gallons of petrol, was destroyed by fire late last night…

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