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

Fires & bushfires, 1933

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

Flood, Fire, Etc. Relief for Rural Settlers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1933 · page 1

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

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Harvey Park Fire. Alectown

Western Champion · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 8

Mr. Harrison's house, with the contents, at Harvey Park, wits hurned to the ground on Wednesday night. The house and furniture were…

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Fire Inquiry Open Finding Destruction of Cottage

Western Champion · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 12

Mr. A. W. Cockram, District Coroner, held an inquiry on Saturday morning, into the circumstances of a fire which occurred…

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Fire Alarms. Two in the Day. Brigade's Busy Time

Western Champion · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 18

The Parkes Fire Brigade had a busy time on Monday. They were first called at 3.40 a.m. to a blaze at South Parkes, and shortly after…

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Fire Inquiry Accidental Origin

Western Champion · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 20

The Coroner (Mr. A. W. Cockram) held an inquiry, on Saturday into a fire which occurred in the stables at the rear of the Bank of…

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Agricultural Bush Fire Brigade. The Organisation and Equipment

Cowra Free Press · Monday 20 November 1933 · page 6

In a previous issue the danger of extensive damage from hush fires in districts not adequately protected was emphasised, and the attention of…

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Stable Fire Horses Burnt to Death

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 3

Three draught horses were burnt to death when the stable of C. Pattereson, carrier of East Branswick Melbourne, daught fire. The horses…

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Ariah Park Bush Fire Brigade

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 2

It was not long after formation before the Bush Fire Brigade officially opened its season, and, as per usual responded well and proved its worth…

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Agricultural. Bush Fire Brigades. Their Organisation and Equipment

Western Champion · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 18

In a previous issue the danger of extensive damage from bush fires in districts hot adequately protected was emphasised, and the attention…

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General News Bush Fire Brigades. Their Organisation and Equipment

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 4

In a previous issue the danger of extensive damage from bush fires in districts not adequately protected was emphasised, and the attention of…

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Bush Fires District Residents Make Preparations Organisation Now Complete in Most Centres

Cowra Free Press · Monday 11 December 1933 · page 3

The following communications in connection with the bush fire brigades throughout the Waugoola Shire were before…

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Bush Fire Brigades. Council Report

Western Champion · Friday 15 December 1933 · page 2

The following report was before the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday: Although there are several…

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False Alarm. Upper House "Blaze." At Ballot. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Friday 15 December 1933 · page 16

Clanging merrily, the Fire Brigade dashed into the very centre of the Upper House election this afternoon. The men leapt from the engines,…

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£12,000 Damage Big Fire in Melbourne Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 December 1933 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states that Linay's timber yard at South [?]ra, was destroyed by fire last night…

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Set Fire to Himself Clothing Burnt Off Demented Man's Shocking Injuries SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 December 1933 · page 1

A message from Perth States: After pouring liquid furniture polish over himself at Heathcote Mental Home, Thomas Taylor, a…

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DETECTIVE Inquiries Into Shop Fire Goods Disappear Intruder Questioned

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 December 1933 · page 1

Detective Wells, a Bathurst police official, arrived in Forbes yesterday to make inquiries into the disappearance of a…

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