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

Fires & bushfires, 1942

129 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 7

R.A.F. RAIDS Large Fires Started In Renault Factory (By Wire). Sydney, Thursday (A.A.P.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 1

A message from London slatesThe Air Ministry stated that, at the conclusion of the attack on the Renault factory, on the outskirts of…

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Stealing Charges Road Traveller Fined Careless Use of Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 1

The postponed charges against Wm. Armstrong, 59, a road traveller, were dealt with by Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M., during the past week…

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Bush Fire Brigades And A.R.P. Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 1

At the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, the President (Cr. R. Penfold I, said that, at the November meeting of the Council the question…

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Fire on Melbourne Express Two Carriages Destroyed Blaze Near Yerong Creek

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 1

When a fire occurred on the second division of the Sydney-Melbourne express shortly after the train passed through The Rock early on Tuesday…

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A.R.P. ADVICE. Dealing With Fires

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 4

Buildings catch fire in air raids. How to act if caught in a burning building is explained in the 74th bulletin on how to act in an air raid…

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Bomb Demonstration At Recreation Ground By Fire Brigade Officials

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 1

A demonstration of exploding bombs will be made in the Recreation Ground, West Wyalong, on Friday, 24th April…

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Fire at Rothbury Extensive Damage Cause of Fire Not Known (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 April 1942 · page 1

A message from Newcastle states that damage, estimated at £25,000 was caused by fire at the old Rothbury colliery yesterday, when the…

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Bush Fire Brigades Council Wants Levy Struck

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1942 · page 2

At the next Shirts Conference which will held in Sydney early in June, the [?] Shire Council will submit a resolution, asking that the…

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Capt Tom Smith Now Member of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade D. Histon Also Joins

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1942 · page 1

On Saturday night lost the members of the West Wyalong Fire Brigade assembled at the Fire Station to say farewell to Mr Tom Smith…

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British Shop Girls Fight Fire Bombs

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 4

Girls at a Wembley, London, store have formed their own fire brigade to deal with incendiary bombs from German raiders. The girls are seen here making their way to the root of the store during a practice turn-out…

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Bomb Demonstration by Metropolitan Fire Brigade

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 2

The Shire Clerk (Mr. K. K. Rannard[?], reported to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council on the proposed visit of Metropolitan Fire…

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Another Fire on the Normandie

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 2

Another fire broke out on the Normandle last week. Preliminary police Investigations showed that It was caused by a spark from an…

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Another Fire in Normandie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 3

NEW YORK.—Another fire broke out in the capsized French liner Normandie (83,423 tons) recently, but the blaze was under control in four hours…

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Fire and Bombs Display by Firemen Attended by Large

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 2

A Very Jarge crowd attended at the Recreation Ground, Vest Wyalong on Friday night when officers of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade lectured…

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Fire Brigade Demonstration

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 2

What promises to be a very effective and spectacular display to Illustrate the latest methods of dealing with, incendiary bombs and fires…

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Fire on Property Causes Breach of Stock Act Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 1

At the local Police Court yesterday, S. Smith pleaded guilty to falling to produce a permit on demand when travelling 1500 ewes…

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Bush Fire Brigades Shire Moves for Their Re-organisation Spread of Fires From Incendiary Bombs

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 1

At the, meeting of the Forbes Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association on Saturday, Mr. G.H. Griffith, president of…

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A.R.P. DISPLAY Fire Brigade Squad Visits Forbes Lessons in Self Help and Protection

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 2

Although not as numerous as expected, a large crowd. on Saturday afternoon witnessed, a very comprehensive A.R.P. display…

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Bush Fire Levy Protest Entered By Farmers and Settlers' Assn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 2

At a meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Saturday afternoon, at which the President, (Mr…

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Bush Fire Levy Power Sought by Council Protest by F. and S. Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 1

At the April meeting of the Bland Shire Council, it was decided, on the recommendation of the President, to submit a resolution to the annual…

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