General News Bush Fires. Instructions to Police. Duties Are Multifarious
Recently the Yass Bush Fire Brigade suggested that a motor patrol boat be put on the Murrumbidgee as a precaution against bush fires. The…
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Fires & bushfires, 1928
253 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 13
Local and District an Appreciation. Weddin Shire Council and Grenfell Bush Fire Brigade
At the Shire Council meeting on Saturday, an effort by Cr. Butler to have a subsidy granted to the Bush Fires Brigades was defeated. He At the Soldiers' Memorial Hill on Monday evening occasion was taken by the members of the Girls' Hockey Club to make a presentation to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Spectacular Blaze. Home is Gutted. Two Escape Flames
Two people had a narrow escape at 1.30 this morning, when a house in Thomas Street, occupied by Mrs. M. J. Coulston, and her son, Eden Leslie…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Clarinda Street Fire Coronial Inquiry
"This is another illustration of over-insurance," said the Coroner, Mr. Jas. Swann, when delivering his finding at an inquiry held on Tuesday, "and as long as insurance companies allow this to go on Parkes and other places with have fires."…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Tullamore. Homestead Destroyed by Fire
On Sunday last Mr. M. McGhie's homestead was burnt to the ground while the family were away from home. From the meagre details to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →After Two Years Railway Commissioners Pay Bush Fire Liability
The bush fires which had their origin in sparks from a railway engine at Alectown West in December, 1920 are little more than a memory,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →GOOLAGONG Accident at Cricket Another Bush Fire Billimari Teams Win
The first wheat of the season was delivered at the siding by Mr. Harris this week. Most of the farmers are starting harvesting,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cottage Destroyed Fire at Barmedman
On Tuesday morning a fire occurred at Barmedman, as a result of which a four roomed weatherboard dwelling in Star Street was totalled destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Barnes’ Burning off at Broula Begins a Blaze Which Costs Him Dearly. Orchard Damaged and Fencing Destroyed. Some Conflicting Testimony
Before his Honor, Judge Thompson, in the District Court on Wednesday, Mary Auu Connaughton sued Jos. Barres claiming £55/16/ for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →BRIBBAREE Fire Brigade Activities End of Queen Competition Hay Carting Finished
Bribbaree cricketers travelled to Millvale last Sunday, for a match, and had a very enjoyable day's outing. Bribbaree won by…
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A meeting was held at Bimbi on 10th Nov. re Bush Fire Brigade. It was unanimously decided that the meeting was in complete sympathy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Current Topics Blaze at Cadia
On Saturday night the Cadia Hotel was razed to the ground by a fire, which. commenced in one of the bedrooms. Although an estimate of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Brigade Inspection
Inspector Richardson, from Fire Brigade headquarters, paid a visit of inspection to the local station on Tuesday night, and was present when the…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Fire Inspector's Visit To Forbes Brigade "Cleanest in State"
Divisional Inspector R. Richardson, from Fire Brigade headquarters, paid a visit of Inspection to the Forbes Station last…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Peak Hill Fire Residents Have Narrow Escape Pathetic Scene
The home of Mrs. Mary Coulton, in Thomas Street, near the Peak Hill road, was totally destroyed by fire early last Thursday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →EUGOWRA Silos Get Most of Wheat Heavy Loss by Fire Very Little Cricket
Weather conditions here are unseasonable, alternately hot and cold. Sickness is very prevalent, nearly every family having a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bush Fire Brigades
The following information is now available regarding the Bush Fire Brigades Group within the Grenfell district, and linked up with the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Crops Destroyed. Fires on Friday. a Lucky Save
A fire which broke out on stubble land on "Kirkup" (Mr. Sid Taylor's) on Friday morning, about 9.30 was responsible for the destruction of…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →THE Western Champion and the Parkes District Representative Monday, November 26th, 1928. Recent Fire
A weatherboard cottage belonging to Mr. James Swann, and opposite the weir on the racecourse road, was recently destroyed by fire. It had…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Forbes In C.P.S. Office
On Wednesday last Mr. J. Boylson clerk of the Forties C.P.S., office returned to the Court House about 8 p.m. to get a parcel he had left, when he…
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