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

Fires & bushfires, 1943

75 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 4

QUANDIALLA Premises Destroyed by Fire R.C. Bazaar QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 3

Pte A. J. Battenally arrived nome from W.A. last Wednesday on long leave, looking very fit. He anticipates going north…

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Bush Fire Brigades Registrations Granted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 October 1943 · page 2

Bland Shire Council at its last meeting, granted registration to the following Bush Fire Brigades, and their Captains and Vice-Captains…

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Clear Ridge Bush Fire Brigade Meeting Landholders' Apathy Criticised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 October 1943 · page 2

At a meeting of the Clear Ridge Bush Fire Brigade Committee held in the Public Hall on Sunday, 17th inst. preparedness for the forthcoming…

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Firebreaks Landholders' Co-operation Sought Insurance of Fire Fighters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 October 1943 · page 2

Decisions and recomendations made at a recent conference of Bus[?] Fire Brigades at West Wyalong were conveyed to Bland Shire…

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Pinnacle Bush Fire Brigade

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 October 1943 · page 3

A meeting of the Pinnacle Bush Fire— Brigade were held in the local hall. The following officers were elected…

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Local Flour Mills Destroyed Last Night's Disastrous Fire Caused Damage of Over £30,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1943 · page 1

One of the largest and most disastrous fires in West Wyalong's history occurred last evening, when Messrs F. Crago & Sons three-storey brick flour mill, together with the large milling plant, were completely destroyed…

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Flour Mill Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 November 1943 · page 1

Mr. T. Williams (Captain of the West Wyalong Fire Brigade) has asked the "Advocate" to express the appreciation of the Brigade members to…

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Fire at Wyalong Convent Alight

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 November 1943 · page 1

The West Wyalong Fire Brigade was called to the Wyalong Convent. on Saturday, at about 2 p.m., a spark from a faulty chimney on the bath heater…

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Local Flour Mills Aftermath of Fire Visit of Managing Director Possibilities of Reconstruction

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 November 1943 · page 2

Mr. F. A. Crago, Managing Director of Messrs P. Crago and Sons Pty. Ltd., visited West Wyalong on Friday and Saturday last, following the…

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Country Fire Mr. T. W. Timbs' Heavy Loss

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1943 · page 1

While Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Timbs, of "Eulowra", and their five young boys were away from their home on Sunday they had the misfortune to have…

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Weethalle Bush Fire Brigade Strong Body Re-formed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1943 · page 2

This Brigade was formed in 1939, when considerable interest was displayed by local business men and the farming community, and has a roll of…

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Berrigan "Advocate" Office Destroyed by Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 November 1943 · page 1

A serious fire at Berrigan rest[?] in the Berrigan "Advocate" o[?] " [?] complete! ydestroyed by fire. together with stock and plant…

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Bush Fire Season

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 2

With the approach of the bush fire season the Bush Fires Advisory committee has issued an urgent appeal to Shire Councils throughout…

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Mildil Bush Fire Brigade Meeting Apathy Deplored

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 1

At a meeting held recently by the Mildil Bush Fire Bridage. dissatisfaction was expressed by several speakers at the poor attendance of members…

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Hosppital Dance Fire Brigade to Organise

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 1

The West Wyalong Fire Brigade will conduct the New Years Eve dance at West Wyalong in aid of furnishings for the nurses quarters at the Wyalong…

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Grass Fire On Forbes Racecourse Buildings Threatened

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 2

An extensive fire, which destroyed several acres of grass, took place on Forbes racecourse yesterday afternoon…

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Bush Fire Season

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 November 1943 · page 1

With the approach of the Bush Fire Season the Bush Fires Advisory Committee has issued an urgent appeal to shire Council throughout the…

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Bush Fire at Kikoira Wheat and Oat Crop Saved

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 November 1943 · page 2

A bush fire started on the reserve about a mile from Kikoira on Tuesday mornig about 9 o'clock and quickly spread towards Mr. J.R. Hoskinsons…

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Bush Fire Season

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1943 · page 2

With the approach of the bush fire "season," the Bush Fires Advisory Committee has issued an urgent appeal to Shire Councils, throughout the…

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Bush Fire Season

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 November 1943 · page 3

With the approach of the Bush Fire. "Season", the Bush Fires Advisory Committee has issued an urgent appeal to Shire Councils…

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