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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Fires & bushfires
172 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 9
During the past two weeks, countless homes have been destroyed—destroyed by a common but very vicious menace—the bush fire! These homes were only potential,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Quick thinking by Mr. Bernie Crampton was mainly responsible for the slopping of a large grass fire on Bolygamy Station…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →It was an unlucky day for Mrs. A. L. Marden, of Marden's Fish Shop, Main Street, when she decided to wash yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In connection with the several bush fires which have occurred within the district during the week a spokesman for Jemalong…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mrs. R. Fair and daughter, Miss Pelta Fair have returned to Bondi after visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. O'Shea. of Forbes Street…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Postmaster-General (Hon. H. L. Anthony) stated this week that the Post Office will operate as usual during the forthcoming…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A very well attended meeting of the Caragabal Bush Fire Brigade was held in the Caragabal. Hall on Monday night, October 29…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Mr L.S. Hudson. Commissioner for Forests in N.S.W. will arrive in Forbes this week to inspect the Western area…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A fire started in a grass pad dock on the property of Mr E. J. Turner, Gubbata, about [?] p.m. on Friday last…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush fire danger is rated from high to extreme. With the hot dry wind which is sweeping the dry countryside it only needs one…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A bush fire danger period has been proclaimed in the Bland Shire until March 31,1952. The proclamations…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A call for volunteers to fight a bushfire, which started on the boundary of North Condobolin Station and Mr. Colin Wald's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →On Saturday the Shire Clerk, Mr. F. M. Copeland, received a telegram from the Chief Secretary stating that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The plougning of fire breaks on all properties is compulsory under the Bush Fires Act. This was stated at Tuesday's meeting of the Bland…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Bland Shire Council has decided to instruct bush fire brigade captains not to issue any permits…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →It is prohibited to light a fire out of doors. This was contained in a telegram received yesterday by the Shire Clerk, Mr. E. R. May,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →There is nothing more terrifying than a forest fire that leaves a trail of destruction, devastation, wipes out years of valuable work, and frequently is the cause of loss of life, the West Wyalong Rotary Club was told this week…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. Phillips, of Piney Range, is reported to have lost twenty acres of oats in a fire last week…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →If any person wishes to light a fire within. the Grenfell Municipality or the Weddin Shire at any period up to 31st…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At a meeting of the Waugan Bush Fire Brigade Mr. H. H. Little was re-elected secretary, Mr. W. Little captain, and Mr. E. E…
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