Fire on Liner Anonymous Letter (By Wire). Sydney
A cable from Paris states:—"Le Matin" says the day before the liner "L'Atlantique" sailed, an anonymous letter was received, stating that a…
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Fires & bushfires, 1933
135 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 7
Bush Fires New Act
At Saturday’s meeting of the Shire Council, a circular was farwarded from the Shire’s Assn. of N.S.W., advising of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fierce Bush Fire Homestead Threatened : Beehives Destroyed Stacks Anil Fencing Burnt
A BOSH fire which started on Mr. A. Boland's property. The Angle, at Goolagong last week-end destroyed a number of hay stacks, 20 beehives, and 300 fencing posts. At one time the homestead was in danger but the fire-fighters of…
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A fire broke out shortly after 8 o'clock last night on the Forbes Coursing Club's plumpton near the golf links, destroying practically all…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Meatworks Blaze Estimated Damage £12,000 Firemen Risked Lives Coroner's Praise
At the public inquiry conducted by Coroner Arthur Sam at the Forbes Police Court last Wednesday, into the cause of the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →FIRE. But a Small One
An old proverb was reversed this morning, the fire being in the fat. At 10.55 the fire bell attracted a…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Grass Fire. Unusual Origin. TICHBORNE
A fire started in Mr. Osborne's paddock on Saturday-afternoon in a most unusual way. Two of Mr. Osborne's little lads…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Humorous Side Of Calamitous House Fire
The plight of four men who narrowly escaped being burnt in the fire that destroyed Mr. M. J. Ticehurst's home at Wirrinya…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →£270 DAMAGE Fire in Residential Brigade's Quick Work
A fire which broke out in "The Nook," an unoccupied residential in "Forbes last Saturday night, about 8.30, caused damage…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Fire Damage £10,800 For Outbreaks in 1932
The 29 fires that occurred in Forbes last year caused damage conservatively estimated at £10.800, excluding the big…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Sparks From Locomotive Cause of Bushfire Is Coroner's Verdict "Impossible" Say Witnesses QUANDIALLA
AT the Court House, Quandialla, to-day, Mr. A. A. Bradley, Coroner, held an inquest in connection with a bush fire which originated three miles South of Quandialla near the Forbes-Stockinbingal line, on January 5…
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Recently an official circular was Forwarded from the Shires' Association of N.S.W., advising of the recent release of the Bush Fires Amendment…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Haystack Destroyed by Fire
A fire destroyed about £250 worth of property owned by Mrs. Hoskins, of Ashbridge, Ganmain. Chaff was being cut with an [?]ine plant when it…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Suggestion Bush Fire Brigades Method of Financing
A bush fire brigade naturally requires finance for the conduct of its operations--administrative expenses must be met, and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Curious Incidents Storm Starts and Finishes Bush Fire
Many curious statements have been made in regard to happenings during the terrific storm over the week-end. At "Glen Yarra" property on Friday afternoon, before the rain fell a vivid streak of lightning fired the dry grass, it commenced to…
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Shortly after midnight a fire broke out in a refreshment room and fruit shop, occupied by Mrs. I. H. Priest, in Broadway. The fire had evidently…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Lightning Starts Grass Fires
The severe lightning last week was responsible for several, g[?] fires in the district. At Caragabal, and the property of Mr. H. Taylor…
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A fire, which apparently started in the engine room, destroyed [?] Hillston Greeting Work on [?] Besides the plant about 4,000 pairs…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Suggestion Bush Fire Brigades Method of Financing
A bush fire brigade naturally requires finance for the conduct of its operations—administrative expenses must be met, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Big Blaze Residence in Smith Street Almost Totally Destroyed. Occupants are very big Losers
Shortly after nine o’clock on Saturday evening a fire broke out in a house in Smith Street, owned by Mr, James P. Dowd,…
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