Machine Gun Fire Smashes German Attack Attempt on British Outposts (By Wire) Sydney
A message from Paris states:—Crumbling before machine gun fire, two German companies left many dead and wounded, when…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Fires & bushfires
Fires & bushfires, 1940
206 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 11
Fire Brigade Praised
Mr. A. E. Pereria, timber merchant of West Wyalong informed the "Advocate" to-day that, had the West Wyalong Fire Brigade not acted so…
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The new fire engine, which arrived in Condobolin on Thursday's train, is a modern one, and the many improvements on it will…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Thuddungra. Fire
Early on Friday morning the McMahon family suffered a severe loss when their entire effects, with the exception of a sewing machine, were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →North Hill Fire Mr. H. Clothier's Home Destroyed Early Morning' Blaze
A six-roomed weather-board cottage in Farnell Street, belonging to Mr. Harry Clothier, together with the contents, was almost…
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A meeting of the Euabalong Bush Fire Brigade was held at the Police Station on 3rd inst. The President, Mr. E. M. Brown, was in the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Municipal Jubilee Splendid Support Received Opening of Fire Station
Condobolin Municipal Council and the A.I.F. Comforts Fund are receiving splendid support for the Jubilee Celebrations to be held on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Destructive Fire
On Friday last a fire caused heavy damage at Mrs. Lane's property, when hay chaff shed and chaff, stables aud a waggon were destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Second Fire In Presbyterian Church Hall
For the second time within two months an outbreak of Are has occurred in the Presbyterian Church School Hall at Forbes, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farnell Street Fire Destruction Of Mr. Harry Clothier's Home Coroner's Open Verdict
THE Coroner, Mr. Arthur Sam, on Friday morning, held an inquiry into the circumstances of a fire which, on the morning of May 2, destroyed the six roomed weatherboard home and contents of Mr. Henry William Clothier, at 37 Farnell…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Brigade. Presentation to Fireman Artie Maher
At the Fire Station this afternoon a presentation of a Long Service Medal was made to Fireman Artie Maher…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Municipal Council Jubilee Day Was Outstanding Success. Chief Secretary Opens Fire Station
Yesterday was a red letter day in the history of Condobolin, it being the golden jubilee of the incorporation of the Municipality. The day was celebrated in right royal style and hundreds of district visitors were present. Local business houses were closed, land…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Fire Station Opened by Chief Secretary Large Crowd Witnessed Ceremony
There was a large crowd present, to witness the official opening of the new Fire Station by the Chief Secretary, Hon. A. U. Tonking, M.L.A., on Wednesday. Members of the Condobolin Volunteer Brigade were drawn…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Commissioners Visit to Forbes Presentation of Long Service Medals
When the members of the N.S.W. Board of Fire Commissioners visited Forbes last Thursday they were met by the Deputy-Mayor, Aid…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Violent Offensive By Germany Maginot Forts Blaze Into Action Germans Within. 40 Miles Of Paris LONDON
THE new and powerful attack which the Germans launched yesterday is regarded as a move towards the outflanking of the Maginot Line…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Extensive Damage To Parkes Newspaper Office Outbreak of Fire
Extensive damage to property, plant and stock was caused by fire which broke out in the office of the Parkes "Champion-Post" at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →That Elusive Blaze. Firemen Become Detectives
Members of the Condobolin Volunteer Fire Brigade were forced to adopt the role of detectives to track down a fire last Sunday…
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"The Parkes Champion Post," one of the oldest newspapers in the Central West was partly destroyed by fire late on Monday night and stocks of…
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A fire on Friday did considerable damage to the premises in Main-street owned by Mrs. J. Taylor, and occupied in the front portion…
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When a celluloid comb which he was playing with in front of an open fire burst into flames, Arthur, 14months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil…
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