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

Fires & bushfires, 1928

253 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 13

Shop on Fire. Latest Developments. Two Men Arrested

Western Champion · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 16

As a sequel to the fire which occurred at an early hour on Monday morning in a draper's shop between Messrs. Hanlon & Co's…

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Fire Sequel Charge gainst Tenant

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 6

Emile George Maufarrige and Stanley Haye were arrested on Tuesday by Serts. Ferris and McCarron, and charged with having maliciously set…

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3000 DAMAGE Fire at Lake Cargelligo Plenty of Water but no Appliances

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 6

A destructive fire occurred here at 11 o'clock on. Tuesday night in the premises occupied by Messrs Galvin Bros., general storekeepers, and E…

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First Bush Fire Outbreak at Grawlin

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 2

The misfortune of having the first bush fire in Forbes this season has fallen on Mr. A. G. Minter, of Grawlin…

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Bush Fire. Outbreak at "Glenbrook." While the Billy Boiled

Western Champion · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 6

Blown by the wind, sparks from tanksinker's fire on Mr. Harry Westcott's property, "Glenbrook," between Alectown and the Harvey…

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Fire Outbreak In Cycle Shop Slight Damage

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 2

A fire broke out in Reg. Turner's cycle shop in Rankin Street at 10 o'clock this morning, but little damage was done…

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Bush Fire Brigades

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1928 · page 2

There will be a meeting to-morrow night to form up the Grenfell Group in the Grenfell Bush Fire Brigades. The Secretary has reecived a…

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Koorawatha Organises Bush Fire Brigade

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1928 · page 2

At a representative public meeting, held at Koorawatha, it was decided to form the Koorawatha Voluntary Bush Fire Brigade, with the…

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Nobody Wants It Rubbish Tip. Might Cause Fire

Western Champion · Thursday 8 November 1928 · page 2

"Regarding-the tip at the sanitary depot, it is always blazing, and might cause a fire," said Aid. McGirr at the Council meeting on Tuesday night…

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Alectown Fire. Aftermath of 1926. the Railway Pays

Western Champion · Thursday 8 November 1928 · page 8

The bush fires which had their, origin from a railway engine, near Alectown West, in December, 1926, are little more than a[?]…

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District News Koorawatha Bush Fire Brigade

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 6

A representative public meeting was held at Koorawatha on the evening of 1st inst., when it was decided to for ma Voluntary Bush Fire…

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Church Destroyed Narooma Surrounded by Fire Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 1

The township of Narooma is hemmed in on all sides by bush fires. St. Phillips' Church of England was destroyed, together with much…

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Timely Discovery Fire at Court House Last Night's Thrill

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 6

On returning to the Forbes Court House last night to secure a parcel from the C.P.S. office, where he to employed, Mr. Jack Boylson was…

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Hospitals in Danger But Fire Fighters Win Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 1

When a bush fire almost surrounded the Newcastle Hospital and Convalescent Home at Lambton Heights, the inmates were told to prepare…

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Beers and Cheers Fire.Fighters' Fare Boarding-House Gutted. SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 6

Bush fires are still raging at Narooma and on the South coast generally. The Church of England was gutted…

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Bush Fire Brigade

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 2

A meeting to form a Grenfell Group within the Grenfell Bush Fire Brigades was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night. The…

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Bush Fires Railway Pays £54,704

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 November 1928 · page 11

Many will remember the bush fires of 1926. In the Alectown district (between Parkes and Peak Hill) it was found by the coroner that the…

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Fire-fighting with Electric Fans

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 November 1928 · page 5

A novel use of electric fans in extinguishing a conflagration was recently adopted in Boston, U.S.A., when a fire broke out in the basement of a…

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Two Fires Police Investigations Inquiry at Parkes PARKES

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 14 November 1928 · page 4

A closed shop, two empty petrol, tins, and two allegedly distinct fires were the features of an inquiry which was commenced by the Parkes…

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FIRE ! Early Morning Outbreak Slight Damage

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 14 November 1928 · page 5

A blaze, at Mitchell Bros, cafe in Lachlan Street caused a considerable amount of excitement early to-day. A boarder at the Hotel Australia…

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