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

Fires & bushfires, 1937

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

Bush Fires Their Prevention and Control Advisory Committee Formed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 8

As a result or a conference recently called together by the Chief Secretary with a view to effective co-ordinated measures being…

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To Fight Bush Fires Special Campaign Planned (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1

A special campaign for the prevention and fighting of bush fires is planned by the Forestry Commission in co-operation with the newly…

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Five Burned to Death Fire in Jerusalem (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1

A cable from Jerusalem states that five persons were burned to death in an incendiary fire in the Public Works Stores at Tularem…

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Fire in Mountains Six Houses in Danger Now Under Control (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1

A big fire broke out last night in thick timber with dense undergrowth between Springwood and Glenbrook. Six houses were endangered for…

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Bush Fires Prevention and Control (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 7

Dear Sir,—As you will no doubt be aware, as the result of a Conference recently called together by the Chief Secretary with a view to…

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MISCELLANEOUS Bush Fires

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 December 1937 · page 1

Fire is one of man's greatest servants, but what a terrible master; A lighted match or lighted cigarette dropped by a thoughtless smoker—a…

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Japs Attack on British Ships One Sailor Killed Two Gunboats Open Fire (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 December 1937 · page 1

A cable from Shanghai on Sunday states:—Japanese artillery and planes attacked a concentration of British shipping in…

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Bush Fires

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 December 1937 · page 6

FIRE is one of Man's greatest sen[?]vants, but what a terrible master! A lighted match or lighted cigarette dropped by a thoughtless smoker;--…

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Bush Fires Everybody's Help Needed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 December 1937 · page 7

Fire is one of man's greatest servants, but what a terrible master[?] A lighted match or lighted cigarette dropped by a thoughtless smoker—a…

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What to Do in Case of Fire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 December 1937 · page 2

1. Keep your head. 2. Warn all persons on the premisis, and call the fire brigade at the nearest telephone or police box. Wait…

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Fire at Sawmill

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 December 1937 · page 1

The Fire Brigade was called out early on Friday night, when a fire broke out in the yards of Buttrlss' sawmill, situated on the South…

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Fire Alarm

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 December 1937 · page 2

The fire alarm caused some anxiety yesterday at lunch hour, and when huge volumes of smoke were seen wound Dr. Quilter's home with flames…

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Bush Fire Cowra Road Blaze Lucky Wind Change GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 December 1937 · page 6

A bush fire broke out on the property of Mr. J. F. Mole, Cowra Road, on Friday last, but no damage was done, with the exception of the loss…

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