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

Fires & bushfires, 1931

219 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 11

More Fires Country Home Destroyed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 6

On Thursday last, 12th March, the home of Mr. P. D. Daly, together with the contents, was completely destroy, ed by fire. The building which was…

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ARSON (?) Police Suspicious. Slaughter Yards Fire

Western Champion · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 1

Parkes has experienced what might almost be termed an epidemic of fires at slaughter-yards, and another which…

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Five Sentences Sequel to Coolamon Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 2

At the Wagga Quarter Sessions, Maqripe Curry, 21, pleaded guilty to setting fire to business places at Coolamon, the resultant damage being about…

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Fatal Fire In Berrigan Hotel Police Sergeant Killed Several People Injured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 4

Sergeant George Thomas Whiteley, officer in charge of the Berrigan Police Force, was killed and several people were injured, when a Are on…

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Coroner's Court. Open Finding. Slaughter Yard Fire

Western Champion · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 1

Mr. H. W. Hall, District Coroner, held an iniqury at the Courthouse on Friday last, concerning the origin of a fire which destroyed the killing…

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Another Fire At Coursing Plumpton

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

The caretaker's cottage at the Forbes Coursing Club's plumpton was destroyed by fire last Tuesday night, about 9.30 o'clock. Being a…

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Fire Heavy Loss at Tullamore. Picture Theatre Destroyed. TULLAMORE

Western Champion · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 16

A fire at Tullamore at 2 a.m. Theatre being completely destroye By thhe time the fire was discovered the whole building was in flames…

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Ungarie News Home Destroyed By Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 3

At about 4.30 p.m. on. Satuday last the home of Mr. A E. James, situated alout 14 miles South-West of Tallimba, together with contents,…

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Country Fire Eight Shops Destroyed A Woman Rescued

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

Eight shops and a cottage in Wellington Stree, Baradine, were destroyed by fire at an early hour on Monday morning…

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FIRE. Following Explosion. Currajong St. Sensation

Western Champion · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 1

A fire, following an explosion, caused havoc in a cottage in Currajong Street on Saturday night, and provided a mild…

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Fires

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 3

Condobolin, in common with other country towns, has had numerous fires of late. During the past few days three have occurred. The first took…

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Small Outbreak Wednesday Night's Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

The insistent summons of the sounding alarm sent Forbes fire brigade on the run to Rankin Street, about 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The blaze was…

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New Fire Engine For Temora

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 4

A new Dennis fire engine has been sent to Temora for the use of the local Brigade. Inspector Meeve attended Tor the purpose of handing over the…

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£7000 DAMAGE Fire at Canowindra Three Shops Burned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

A spectacular fire, which broke out in Robinson Street, Canowindra, gutted three shops and caused damage estimated at £7000…

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FIRE. Hospital Destroyed. TRUNDLE

Western Champion · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 6

On Sunday night the peace of the village was disturbed by the ringing of the church bells at 8 o'clock and folk rushed out to find "Advie"…

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FIRE Old Home Destroyed On Camp Hill

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 1

One of the oldest homes in Forbes, a large eight roomed weatherboard structure in Flint Street, Camp Hill, was totally…

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Fire on Train 41 KILLED 41 Injured (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 1

A cable from Cairo states that 41 persons were killed and 41 injured in the worst disaster yet experienced on the Eqyptian…

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The Kendall Street Fire Inquiry Held Before Coroner Pulling Who Finds an Open Verdict

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 1

YESTERDAY morning an inquiry was conducted by Mr. Coroner Pulling into the cause of a fire which occurred recently on premises occupied by Mrs. Oliph ant as a fruit chop and refreshment room…

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Coronial Inquiry Fire at Slaughter Yards. Open Finding Returned

Western Champion · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 1

An inqufry into the fire which took place at Delaney's slaughter yards on the night, of March 23rd was held by the (District Coroner, Mr. H. W. Hall, on Saturday, and resulted in the return of an open finding…

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Fire Inquiry Destruction of Cottage Coroner returns open Verdict

Western Champion · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 7

There was talk of explosives and mysterious voices when Mr. H. W. Hall, District Coroner, held ah inquiry at the Court House this morning into a fire which destroyed a cottage in Currajong Street on the night of Saturday, April 18. The building was owned by Nurse…

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