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

Fires & bushfires, 1929

271 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 14

Bogan Gate News GRENFELL New Bandmaster Appointed Cottage Destroyed by Fire Twenty Points of Rain

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

Two wedding were celebrated at Holy Trinity Church last week, the Rev. N. Cooke being, the officiating minister on both occasions. The first…

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Flood Boat Who Should Supply ? Fire Outfits' Fate

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 3

"We should try and induce the Government to provide boats for all towns likely to have flood visitations," said Mr. George Bassett…

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Sunday Morning’s Fire Rowston’s Garage Ablaze Block of Buildings Saved by a Baby’s Cry

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 3

A DISASTROUS FIRE occurred early on Sunday morning last, when Messrs. T. Rowston & Son’s motor garage was completely gutted. Three new Chevrolet, one new Chev. truck, one new Oakland…

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Miscellaneous Cowra Blaze. Garage Gutted

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 6

A disastrous fire occurred in the premises occupied by Messrs. T. Rowston and Sons, motor garage and agency business, when the building…

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Pejar Fires Dramatic Denouement to Reign of Terror. Coroner Manion Commits Young Man for Trial

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 10

Thus the “Argyle Liberal” :— The Magisterial inquiry into the cause of the distrous fire at Pejar on January 18 last, eventuated at the…

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Fire at Weethalle Store and Post Office Destroyed No Water Available

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

Between three and four o'clock on Tuesday morning a fire occurred at Weethalle, culminating in the total destruction of Mr. R. L. Neill's general…

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Nearly Another Blaze Caused Through Electric Light and ’Phone Wires Touching. Miss Kennedy’s Residence Saved Through Rev. T. McDOUGALL’S Prompt Alarm

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

But for the prompt action of Rev. T. McDougall, B.A., in giving the alarm, and Mr. O’Brien, of the Commercial Banking Co…

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Assisted Fire Fighters. Paramount Rushes Wind Machines to Oil Well Blaze

Western Champion · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 9

One of the most spectacular oil well blazes occurred recent at Santa Fe, a small town situated a short distance from Hollywood. The…

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Fire at Yiddah Railway Siding Destroyed An Arrest Made

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 2

Late on Friday evening the Wyalong police were informed that the railway siding at Viddah had, that evening, been destroyed by fire…

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Council Correspondence Old Fire Station Other Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 10

The following correspondence was dealt with at last week's Council meeting:-- From the Public Works Department,…

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Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 6

A fire that broke out about 12 o'clock on Wednesday night, in a box containing old clothes in the yard of Mr. Jack Fielder's, Sherriff Street…

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Fire Station "No Official Opening"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 1

There will be no official opening ceremony at the new Forbes Fire Station, according to what the Fire brigade captain, Mr. Twogood, said…

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Good Work By Local Fire Brigade

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

In connection with the fire last week in the motor garage premises of Grellman Bros. the local Fire Brigade, in charge of Captain A. Meilen,…

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Fire at Bourke Bourke

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 3

A fire at Bourke early this morning destroyed six business premises. The damage is estimated at £20,000…

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Almost Destroyed Bridge Street Cottage Early Morning Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

An unoccupied and unfurnished cottag eat 19 Bridge Street, Forbes was almost completely destroyed by fire early this morning…

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Big Fire at Bourke. Damage Estimated at £ 20,000. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 6

A fire occurred at Bourke early this morning and destroyed six business premises. The damage is estimated at…

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Country Fire Dwelling Destroyed

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

On 27th ultim[?] a three roomed weatherboard dwelling and contents, owned by Mr. J. W. Wilson, on the K[?]dary road, was destroyed by fire. The…

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Fire at Bourke Six Premises Destroyed (By Wire) Sydney

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

A fire at Bourke early this morning destroyed six business premises. The damage is estimated at £20,000…

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Fire Insurance. Mains Too Small

Western Champion · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1

Until Parkes has a water supply with larger mains than at present it would be useless to endeavour to get the Underwriters' Association to raise…

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Bush Fires (By S. Wilson, Esq., Lake Cowal) Bush Fires

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 3

Prevention is the main thing and quick action to get it out when once started is next. All farms and grazing properties…

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