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

Fires & bushfires, 1951

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Waugan Bush Fire Brigade

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1951 · page 8

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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The Forestry Department Brings Wealth - - Bush Fires Lose It

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1951 · page 1

THIS is a introductory story dealing with the ramifications of the Forestry Department, with particular reference to the Western district administered from Forbes…

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Bush Fire In Blink Bonnie-Boyd Area

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1951 · page 1

A fire broke out in the vicinity of Blink Bonnie and Boyd yesterday. No crop was damaged, but 100…

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New Houses Endangered by Grass Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1951 · page 1

A grass fire in a two-acre corner block at the intersection of Abbott and Bartley Streets endangered new houses between…

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QUANDIALLA Sparks From Train Start Grass Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1951 · page 11

Some excitement was caused at Quandialla early this week, when a grass fire was started by sparks from a train in close proximity to…

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Bush Fire Near Forbes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 November 1951 · page 2

A bush fire threatened Mrs. Beatrice Shannon's property, "Ardnaree," in the Milvale-Thuddungra area last week…

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Bush Fire Danger Still Extreme

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 November 1951 · page 2

The bush fire danger is still extreme. In the Coonamble district 23,000 sheep valued at £115,000 have been…

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Bush Fire Brigades Central Council Meets. Annual Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 November 1951 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Central Council of the Bush Fire Brigade held in Grenfell recently was well attended by…

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It Can Happen Here. Permits Necessary to Light Fires in the Open

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 November 1951 · page 2

If any person wishes to light a fire within the Grenfell Municipality or the Weddin Shire at any period up to 31st…

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Bush Fire Conditions Most Dangerous Since 1939

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 20 November 1951 · page 1

Fire Prevention Week opens throughout New South Wales on 26th November, 1951. The week will be dedicated to prevention of…

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Rush Fires

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 20 November 1951 · page 2

Fire started on Mr. N. R. Redfern's "Glenrock" property in the Burcher district about 12 o'clock yesterday, but after burning…

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Lighting Fires Prohibited

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 20 November 1951 · page 1

On Friday the following telegram was received by the Town Clerk from Chief Secretary's Department:…

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Lighting of Fires Prohibited

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 20 November 1951 · page 2

With the present grave bush fire risk the lighting of fires has been definitely prohibited, and the cooperation of every person is…

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Bushfires

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1951 · page 1

The Chief Secretary's Department advises the Jemalong Shire Clerk, that lighting fires in the open air is…

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Local and General Bush Fire Danger Increasing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 November 1951 · page 2

The bush fire danger is still high and increasing. There have been several comparatively small fires in…

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Fire Brigade Called to Fires

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1951 · page 1

West Wyalonn fire brigade has answered four calls in the past week. Grass dres were extinguished…

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£3,000 Damage in Bena Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1951 · page 1

Damage estimated at about £3.000 was caused by fire in a big machinery and shearing" shed on the property of Mr. C. G. Ridley, at "Rosedale," Sena…

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Bush Fires District Brigades Meet at Cudal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1951 · page 6

Mr. Messer, chairman of the Bush Fire Committee of N.S.W., and Mr. Guyer, District Inspector for the Board of Fire…

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WARROO Bush Fire Brigade Meeting on Dec. 2

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1951 · page 3

The weather is rather pleasant for November--warm days and cool nights. Rain is needed for water in places, but will not be any use…

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BEDGERABONG Bush Fire Brigade Meeting No Rain For November BEDGERABONG, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1951 · page 8

A complete cessation of all moisture from Jupiter Pluvius. He seems to have forgotten that we exist. No rain at all for…

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