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

Fires & bushfires, 1929

271 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 14

Bush Fire Brigade. Report of Second Bush Fire Attended to by Cowra Road Brigade

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 3

Mr. George H. Pereira, Captain Cowra Road Brigado, writes:— Acting on a notification by the General Secretary that the fire had…

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Another Fire

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 2

A fire broke out in the grass country at Mr. Norman Griffiths on Tuesday afternoon, and on the alarm being sent out about one hundred…

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New Fire Station for Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 8

From Aid. E .E. Collins, Fire Commissioner, Wagga Wagga, intimating that sketch plans are to be prepared for the erection of a new Fire…

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QUANDIALLA Fire Methodist Mission Meeting Mr. A. H. Atkinson's Obituary

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 8

A fire, which would have doubtless had serious consequences, but for the prompt action of willing helpers and a copious water supply, broke out in…

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Bush Fire

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 2

A fire broke out in Mr. D. W. Anderson's on Friday morning last about 9 o'clock, burning about 40 acres of grass, including portion of…

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New Fire Station

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 3

Plans for the new fire station provide for a very substantial building containing an engine room 30 x 15, a watch room 15 x 5, recreation room…

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Oxford Street Fire. Bond & CO's. Store. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 6

A fire occurred at an early hour this morning, at Bond and Company's store, in Oxford street, City. The contents of one section of the…

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Fire in City Many Thousands Damage (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 1

A fire occurred early this morning at Band & Co's Store, Oxford Street, City. The contents of one section of the…

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New Fire Station

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 4

Although no definite date has been fixed, it is almost certain that the new Fire Station at Forbes will be opened officially,…

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Bush Fires Extensive Damage (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 1

Bush fires flaged throughout the day and night at the military reserve, George's Heights, threatening ammunition mazagines and causing…

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Fireman Injured Tried to Board Engine Wheel Over Body Hotel Blaze

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 9

Failing to retain his hold as he attempted to board the Forbes Fire engine on Wednesday night, Norman Hudson, a local fireman…

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Fire Brigade Long Service Men

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 6

When the new fire station at Forbes is opened officially next month, six members of the brigade will be ma[?] the recei[?]ients of medals denoting the…

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Colliery Fire 40 Out of Work (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 1

A fire at the Northumberland Colliery at Fassifern practically burnt itself out. As a result of the outbreak 40 men…

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To-day's Fire. Backyard Blaze. Shed Is Damaged

Western Champion · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 5

Spontaneous combustion is believed to be the cause of a fire which occurred about 11 o'clock this morning in a small yard at the back of Mr…

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Fire in Armstrong Street

Western Champion · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 4

A four-roomed weatherboard cottage in Armstrong street, with its contents, was totally destroyed by fire about 8.30 o'clock on Saturday…

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After the Fire. Evidence of Incendiarism. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 4

After the fire at Roult's sawmilling establishment at West Melbourne had been subdued the firemen discovered evidence that a deliberate attempt…

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North Hill Fire Cottage and Contents Destroyed Occupants Absent

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 3

A weatherboard cottage, in Prince Street, North Hill, was, with the contents, totally destroyed by fire shortly after three…

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Fire at Sawmill Evidence of Incendiarism (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 1

After a fire at a sawmilling establishment at West Melbourne had been Subdued, the firemen discovered evidence of a deliberate attempt to…

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When Your Car Back-fires

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 8

In the event of a backfire through the air intake causing the carburetter to catch fire, the best procedure is to throttle wide to set the engine…

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Big Fire. Coonamble Burnt Out

Western Champion · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 9

Another big country fire has occurred. Coonamble last night being partially burnt down. Twenty-three business premises in…

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