Fire at Elong. Man Dropped Dead
The sad sequel to fire at Elong Elong on Wednesday morning was the death of James Martin (47), who collapsed and died after entering a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Fires & bushfires
Fires & bushfires, 1931
219 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 11
Yalgogrin North Fire
Mr. Percy Davis had the misfortune to have his house and contents, destroyed by fire. He and his wife and family were visiting friends at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire on Maloja Australian Cargo Damaged
London.—A slight fire occurred on the Maloja, on Sunday morning, in number seven lower hold, containing wheat, wool, skins, wines, and Basils…
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The grasshopper pest continues. The insects are making inroads on all good green fodder. The farmer has a lot to put up with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Only Six Pages "Advocate Fire" Press Badly Damaged Lock Gone From Door
About 2.30 o'clock this morning, fire broke out in the "Advocate" office. Called by Nightwatchman Cook, the brigade was soon at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Still Working Job Printing Will be Done Fire Damage Will Not Prevent Publication
Although considerable fire damage was experienced at this office this morning, "The Advocate' 'is still in a position to give prompt execution to all job printing. The newspapers will be published as usual…
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A four-roomed weatherboard house in Station Street, South Parkes, was destroyed by fire on Thursday night shortly after 1 o'clock. The place…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Terrible Fire Four Persons. Many Horses Burnt (By Wire) Sydney
A cable from Oakland, Ca[?]rina, states that four persons were burnt to death, and between 50 nd [?] horses (valued at half-a-million dollars)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Another Fire. Cottage Destroyed. Bogan Gate
Yet another fire in the district. About 4 a.m. on Monday morning a small cottage was totally destroyed by fire on Mr. W. J. Magill's property,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Big Bush Fire 400 Men on 7 Miles Front (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Evening
A fire in the Crookwell district covered a front of seven miles. Four hundred men fought the flames for hours…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bogan Gate Saved From Drowning Boy's Narrow Escape Fire Destroys Cottage
The week-end was very hot. From Friday till Tuesday morning the glass has shown 100 to 104 degrees…
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A case of particular interest came before Mr. Bromhead, S.M., at Canowindra Police Court on Wednesday, when the police charged Francis…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire at Ungarie
On Monday morning at 1.30 a.m. the Kosciuske Cafe and contents were totally destroyed by fire. The building which was partly insured was owned…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →FIRE. Brisbane Blaze. BRISBANE
A Serious fire occurred at Brisbane last night, when the timber yards of Rosenfeld and Co. were destroyed and £25,000 worth of damage done…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire Inquiry. Hut Destroyed. Bogan Gate
The Coroner, Mr. T. P. Quade, held an enquiry on Wednesday into the origin of the fire which damaged a cottage, the property of Mr. W. W…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Kosciusko Cafe Destroyed by Fire
As briefly reported in our last issue, the Kosciusko Cafe situated in Woolongough Street, Ungarie, together with the contents, was totally…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Heavy Fire Losses AUCKLAND
The damage caused by last night's fire is estimated at over £100,000. The insurances total £87,000. Through the destruction of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Falling Tree Forces Man into Fire
When Samuel Grayson, 55, woodcarter, of Narrabri, did not return home, his relatives set out to search for hint. His charred body was found…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bogan Gate Fire Inquiry Second Country Outbreak
Mr. and Mrs. All McKcowen have returned after a three weeks' touring holiday by car. The Coroner, Mr. T. P. McQuade,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Type Destroyed Printing Office Fire Paper and Jobs Suffer
About 3 a.m. yesterday, fire broke out in the printing office of the "Free Press," Lachlan Street. Called by Constable Fltzpatrick,…
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