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

Fires & bushfires, 1932

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

Fire in Factory Damage Estimated at £25,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 2

Damage estimated at £25,000 was caused by a spectacular fire which destroyed part of the factory of Slazengers (Australia) Ltd. at the corner…

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Miscellaneous Board of Fire Commissioners. Pleased with Local Brigade. Presentation to Fireman V. Newham

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 2

The Board of Fire Commissioners visited Grenfell yesterday, and inspected the local station and brigade…

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Fire! What Yon Must Do Government's Orders

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 2

Farmers, and owners of tractors especially, are asked not to read this till the day's work is over, and they are sitting, cool, calm…

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Fire at Armidale Detonators Explode Two Firemen Killed ARMIDALE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 1

When Braund and Co's. store caught fire this morning a terrific explosion was causal by detonators. One fireman was killed instantly and another died…

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Fire and Water

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 1

Fortune Teller: "I see large and shady figures in dark and troubled waters, portending grave financial loss—but stay, there is hope. A…

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Ocean Fire. Many Periss

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1932 · page 3

Survivors from the blazing wrisk of the French luxury liner Georges Philippar tell a harrowing story of how parents and children became…

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Fire Gommismissioners Visit West Wyalong Presentation of Medals

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1932 · page 4

On Thursday afternoon last the New South Wales Fire. Commissioners visited West Wyalong for the purpose of inspecting the local Fire Station…

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FIRE House Destroyed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 8

A seven-roomed weatherboard house, owned and occupied by Mr. S. White, in Bridge Street, was totally destroyed by fire…

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A Remarkable Demonstration The Fires of Empire Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 1

WHAT was the significance of the wonderful demonstration in Forbes on the night of Empire Day? The town was lit up by dozens of bonfires, the stores sold out of fire-works, there was a well-attended meeting at the celebration in…

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General News Bush Fire Brigade. Successful Half Year

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 June 1932 · page 1

The half-yearly meeting of the Central Branch of the Bush Fire Brigade was held at the Show Secretary's office on Saturday afternoon…

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Local Fire Station (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 June 1932 · page 4

Sir—In your issue of the 31st ult. Mr. T. H. Smith complains that the Health Officer forced the Board of Fire Commissioners to evict him from…

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£7,000 DAMAGE Big Fire in Q. (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 June 1932 · page 1

A fire which gutted two buldings in East Street. Rockhampton, Queensland, caused damage estimated at £7,000…

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FIRE North Hill Blaze

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 1

A fire broke out in the dwelling house owned by Mr. Frank Smith, in Black Street, North Hill, about 3.50 a.m. on Wednesday morning…

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And Lost Fire Wanted Fight

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 1

Examiner (at fire inquiry): How was the fire when you arrived? Witness: Very healthy and full…

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INCENDIARISM. Corner Sam's Findia[?] Bridge Street Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 4

Before the District Coroner, Mr. A. H. Sam, an inquiry was held on Wednesday morning into the cause of the fire which…

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FIRE Home Destroyed GREENETHORPE, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 6

Mr. W. Ford was unfortunate enough to have his residence gutted by fire on Sunday night last. The house was the property of the Estate…

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Fire Station At West Wyalong Alterations to be Made

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 4

At the May meeting of the Bland Shire Council a discussion took place in regard to the quarters at the local Fire Station. It was pointed out that…

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Forbes Fires Alleged Incendiarism

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1932 · page 1

Inquiries into two fires which destroyed the Paragon refreshment rooms, conducted by L. Ryan, and the home of Mrs. Rae, were held by…

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Hell Fire Sunday Night Lecture

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 7

That the Bible Hell is drawn from four different words: “Sheol” (a Hebrew word of the Old Testament, meaning the grave); “Hades” (a…

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Mystery Car Echo of Slaugh Teryards Fire. Coroner finds Fire Deliberately Caused

Western Champion · Monday 4 July 1932 · page 1

A mystery car which appeared in the vicinity of Mrs. Venables' slaughteryards about an hour before they were damaged by fire on the night of June 26 was referred to by a witness at the Coronial inquiry held by Mr. H. W. Hall on Saturday…

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