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

Fires & bushfires, 1933

135 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 7

Empire Day Night of Fires Forbes Celebrates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 1

"The bale-fires of Agamemnon" were recalled in Forbes last Wednesday night when the town was ringed and criss-crossed…

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Relief Act Flood, Fire, Etc. Cases Heard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 4

First cases under Mr. Buttenshaw's Act for the relief of settlers who have suffered by flood, fire, drought, storm, or tempest…

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General News Bush Fire Brigades. Must Be Organised by Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1933 · page 1

At Saturday's meeting of the Narraburra Shire Council, the Deputy-Clerk (Mr. S. D. Hyde) read the following report:—…

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Fire in Stable Horses' Narrow Escape (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1933 · page 1

Considerable damage was done by fire at Johnston's stables at Alexandria early this morning. A number of horses were rescued…

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FIRE Cottage Damaged Currajong Street Blaze

Western Champion · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 11

A fire occurred on Wednesday night in a four-roomed weather board cottage in Currajong Street. The cottage, which was…

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WITHIN 12 SECONDS Fire Brigades' Efficiency (By Wire) Sydney. Monday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 1

Mr. T. Nance, Chief Officer of the New South Wales Fire Brigade, says that the Sydney Fire Brigade is so efficient that if men were not leaving…

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Fire

Western Champion · Friday 25 August 1933 · page 9

At 10 p.m. on Wednesday night a fire at "Adavale," Coradgery, destroyed an unfurnished two-roomed weatherboard cottage, the property of Mr…

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Nearly a Big Blaze Outbreak in Mazzochi’s Butchery. a Good Save Effected

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 31 August 1933 · page 6

There was a very narrow escape from a serious fire this morning, when an outbreak occurred at Mazzochi’s butchery in…

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Man Burnt in Sensational Blaze

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1933 · page 2

A sensation occurred on Tuesday morning, shortly after 9 o'clock, when a lorry, the property of Mr. T. E. Lynch, caught fire while being filled…

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Home Razed Bogan Gate Fire Bogan Gate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 September 1933 · page 6

The home of Mrs. J. McKeowen, near the railway station, was burnt to the ground last Friday night. Mrs. McKeowen was absent in the…

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Saturday Night’s Blaze Good Save by the Fire Brigade. Despite Poor Pressure of Water. Was the Fire Caused Through Interference with the Electric Light Meter ?

Cowra Free Press · Monday 2 October 1933 · page 5

Only those in the immediate neighborhood were diverted from their peaceful routine, When a fire broke out in Liverpool st.,…

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Many Deaths Disastrous Bush Fire in U.S.A. (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 October 1933 · page 1

A cable from Los Angeles states that thirty six bodies were recovered, following a disastrous hush fire At least twenty more are believed to…

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FIRE Farm House Burnt At Gunning Gap

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 October 1933 · page 1

Fire completely destroyed the farm home of Mr. J. R. Acheson, of Gunning Gap, last Tuesday night. Nobody was at home at…

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Miscellaneous Bush Fire Brigades. Hints on Their Organisation

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1933 · page 4

In an article on the current Agricultural Gazette urging the timely formation of efficient fire-fighting units as a precaution against…

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Fire at District School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 1

About 11.40 on Monday night, Mr. W. J. Macdonald noticed a bright reflection at the District School, and on investigation found a book case…

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Cottage Destroyed Fire on Saturday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1933 · page 2

Shortly after 11 o'clock on Saturday night, he alarm of fire waaHralsed, when it was found that a fiveroomed weatherboard cottage,…

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Scouts' Camp Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 3

Rover-Leader Tyler, of Pennant Hills, is now on a visit to West Wya long, in connection with the local Scout Troop, and, in this connection…

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Man Scorched Extinguishing Blaze In Forbes Home

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 10

While attempting to put out a fire that broke out in a small room at the rear of Mr. Shaw Strickland's home in Wombat Street last night, the…

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N.Z. PREMIER Home Destroyed by Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 1

The home of the Premier (Mr. Forbs), at Cheviot, Canterbury (New Zealand) was destroyed by fire early this morning. The Premier's only…

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News and Notes Flood, Fire, Etc., Relief Fob, Rural Settlers

Cowra Free Press · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 2

Having in view the fact that the final day of receipt of applications, 30th Sept., 1933, fell on a Saturday and the following business day being…

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