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

Fires & bushfires, 1928

253 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 13

Not Allowed Burning Off At Cookamidgera Danger of Bush Fires

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 7

When a letter from the Cookamidgera branch of the Agricultural Bureau was read at the Shire Council meeting last Friday,…

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No More Burning Off Shire Prohibits Bush Fire Danger

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 7

The burning-off season has ended, and the Shire Council has decided to prohibit any further work of this kind because of the danger…

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New Uses for Radio Expeditions--Police--Fire Notable Achievement

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 7

What might be called the "civilising" influence of radio is demonstrated, not only in every notable achievement in contemporary life, but also…

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Warraderry- Adelargo Bush Fire Brigade

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 2

At the meeting of above held on 16th inst. the following officers, were appointed:— Fire Captain for Adelargo, S. Goodsell, with F. Kinleside…

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The Children's Corner Fun for the Uoung Folk Ice and Fire

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 17

Once, when the red men were in the woods, a spark from their fire set the trees ablaze, and burned them until the flame went down to the…

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GAREMA Preparations for Bush Fires A Decent Road at Last Cricket Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 4

The week-end rain was of a very patchy nature, ranging from 30 points to 60. On Monday morning a heavy thunder shower yielded…

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False Fire Alarm

Western Champion · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 6

Considerable commotion was caused in Parkes on Saturday evening about 11.35 p.m., when the fire alarm bell was heard ringing out Hundreds…

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"Great Indian Fire Dance."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 2

The euchre party and dance to-morrow night, in aid of the funds of the Grenfell Coursing Club Promises something novel in the way of…

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Garage Fire. Origin "Unknown." Coroner's Finding

Western Champion · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 5

An enquiry into the fire in Clarinda Street on October 1, when Kelly's Garage was completely gutted, was held by the Coroner, Mr. Swann, at…

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Lack of Water. Country Fire Risks

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 2

Members of the Temora Fire Board, in the course of their periodical country tour, visited Temora and presented Firemen Goodger and…

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Aurora Australis. Splendi View of Southern Lights. Mistaken for Fire Reflec Tion

Western Champion · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 1

A splendid view of the Aurora Australis was obtained on Thursday night, the magnetic display occupying a wide arec of the southern portion of…

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Fires

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 3

On Thursday last, the Coroner (C. P. Sowter,) held an inquiry into the cause of the burning of Boyd woolshed, when the jury returned an open…

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Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 3

About 4 a.m. on Thursday morning the residence of Mr. A. Stokes. junr., near the Orange Road was destroyed by fire. We have been unable to…

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Fire Insurance Scandal in N.Z. Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 1

According to a, statement made at the annual meeting of the South British Insurance Co., at Auckland (New Zealand) large amounts paid…

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Bogan Bush Fire Brigade. Annual Meeting. Preparing for Possibilities

Western Champion · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Bogas Bush Fire Brigade was held at Mr. Joseph Tanswell's, on Thursday evening, at the conclusion of the…

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Danger of Fire Police Warning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

The local police have asked us to draw attention to the danger of fire during the next few months. There is a good growth of grass, herbage and…

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Shop on Fire. Early Morning Sensation. Where Is Hayker?

Western Champion · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 7

About 3 o'clock this morning a fire was discovered in the draper's shop in Clarinda street, between Messrs. Hanlon & Co's. mart and Messrs…

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Big Fire at Guyra Five Premises Destroyed (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 1

Five business houses, together with their contents, were destroyed by fire at Guyra yesterday morning. Several buildings opposite were…

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Parkes Blaze Wo Men Arrested . Bail Allowed

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 4

A fire in a drapery shop next to Mr. L. M. Phelan's store, in lower Clarindra Steet, early on, Monday morning had a sensational sequel…

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Wharf Blaze Man Arrested Arson Charge Preferred MELBOURNE

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 4

More than 250 bales of flax hemp find wool were destroyed on Queen's wharf at 6 o'clock last evening. The bales were stacked close to…

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