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

Fires & bushfires, 1945

84 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 5

Riots in Tel Aviv Buildings Set on Fire Police Fire on Crowds (By Wire). Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 1

A message from London states:—Extensive rioting with heavy shooting broke out last night in the streets of Tel Avi, after groups of youths had set…

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Bedgerabong Farewell to Cowell Family--plain and Fancy Dress Ball--bush Fire Brigade--rain and Hail--personal Pars Bedgerabong

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1945 · page 2

The plain and fancy dress juvenile ball was held on Saturday night, November 10. The sudden drop in the temperature, the rain during the…

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Help for Bush Fire Brigade

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 November 1945 · page 2

Bland Shire Council has approved of a recommendation by Health Inspecton H. B. Player, that half the cost of a Quick Quench fire fighting unit, [?]…

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Bush Fire Damage Crops and Grass in Tamwobth (By Wire) Sydney, Tursday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1945 · page 1

A message from Tamwoi li states that the Piallaway settlement area about 30 miles from Tamworth, was swept by a bush fires yesterday…

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BEDGERABONG Bush Fire Brigade Meeting Visit of Red Cross Representative BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 2

A special meeting of the members of the Bush Fire Brigade was held at the Hall on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 18. There was a fairly good attendance…

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Prevention of Bush Fires Precautionary Measures

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 November 1945 · page 3

The Acting Chief Secretary, Mr [?]live Evatt, appeals to all concerned in bush fire danger areas [?] create fire-breaks to clear…

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Railway Truck Catches Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 November 1945 · page 3

A truck consigned from Temora to Darling Harbour last week caught alight as a goods train was approaching Stockinbingal from Temora…

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Bush Fires Serious Outbreak on Marsden Road £1400 to £1500 Damage

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1945 · page 1

A serious bushfire on the property of the late A. A. Wenning, Marsden Road, at the week-end, did damage to the extent of…

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Nearly £2,000 Damage Serious Fire on Marsden Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1945 · page 2

A serious outbreak in the crop paddock on the property of the late A. A. Wenning, Marsden road, at the week end caused damage to the…

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Bush Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 6

A bush fire broke out on Mr. Leo Agustin's property, "Hillview," last Tuesday, and after burning about thirty acres of wheat crop crossed the…

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Another Bush Fire Riversleigh and Walla Walla Affected Good Work of Brigades

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 4

There have been three fires in the Forbes district and one at Eugowra during the past week, but in each instance the good work of…

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Bedgerabong Sunday's Bush Fire Quickly Stopped Personal and Other News Bedgerabong, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 7

Summer is here, there is no question of that For several days now the thermometer has been up to and around the century. The heat has been…

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Mt. Hope Bush Fire Brigade

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 December 1945 · page 3

A meeting of the recently formed Mount Hope Bush Fire Brigade, was held at Mount Hope on 31st October. Those present were Messrs…

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Bush Fire Danger Thoughtlessness Largely Responsible

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 December 1945 · page 3

Without the thoughtful cooperation of all persons in bush-fire-liable areas there is not much that the authorities can do…

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Fire Prevention Week

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 December 1945 · page 4

To-day his Royal Highness, the Governor-General, will issue a public statement calling upon the citizens of Australia to observe Fire…

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Pullabooka Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1945 · page 2

A Pullabooka correspondent reported to the "Advocate" last week that a bush fire had destroyed the crop of Mr. Stuart. This was incorrect, the…

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Bush Fire Brigade

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1945 · page 4

The annual meeting of the above was held at Mr. E. Frankels' premises recently. Those present were Messrs H. J. Harley, J. lawyer, W…

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Fire in Haystack Brigade Pace to Mildil

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1945 · page 1

Because of the danger of great damage being caused n a fire in a haystack at Mildil should spread, the West Wyalong' Fire Brigade raced to Mildil…

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Wiped Out By Fire Girral Post Office and Store Postmistress Overcome By Smoke

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 December 1945 · page 1

In a vain endeavour to save some of her personal property from a burning building at Girral last night, Mrs. Haub, Postmistress, was nearly…

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Bush Fire Prevention Week Essay Competition at Quandialla

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 7

A recent essay competition in connection with the Bush Fire Prevention Week, organised by Constable Sheldrick, Quandialla, for prizes donated…

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