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

Fires & bushfires, 1951

172 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 9

Lighting of Bushfires

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 23 November 1951 · page 2

We announced last issue the total prohibition of lighting of fires, until midnight on Monday, 26th November, but we would like…

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Bushfires

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1951 · page 1

Although Forbes was ringed by a smoke haze yesterday no reports of a district fire were made officially. Neither…

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Bush Fire at Tallimba

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 November 1951 · page 1

A fire which broke out on Mr. G. A. Preston's properly at Tallimba burnt out au area of grass from 150 to 200 acres…

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Fire Prevention Week in New South Wales

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 November 1951 · page 5

Fire prevention week commences today throughout New South Wales. The week will be dedicated to prevention of all classes of fire, but in…

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Ex-Serviceman Loses Home, Furniture, By Fire

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1951 · page 2

A three-roomed iron and fibre cottage, owner by Mr. A. B. Churcher, off Forrester Street, was completely gutted by fire…

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Aid For Victims in Recent Bushfires

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1951 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. E. H. Graham, M.L.A. said that his Department would be represented on the…

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Subscribers Wanted for Bush Fire Brigade

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 November 1951 · page 3

At a meeting of the Cowra Road-Brundah Bush Fire Brigade held this week the following officers were elected for 1951-52:…

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The Bland Bland Bush Fire Brigade

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 November 1951 · page 1

An enthusiastic meeting of over 25 residents of that portion of the Bland Shire lying east of the Bland Creek was held last week…

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News from the Bland District Bland Bush Fire Brigade

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1951 · page 2

An enthusiastic meeting of over 25 residents of that potion or the Wand Shire [?]ing east of the Bland Creek was…

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Bush Fire In Stubble Paddock

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1951 · page 6

A bush fire started in a stubble paddock about four miles from Eugowra on Sunday afternoon. A long narrow strip, covering in…

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BOWLS Bush Fire Interferes With Ploy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1951 · page 6

On Sunday last we had the Canowindra pennant players in opposition to us on our green. The day was sweltering hot, but…

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QUANDIALLA Formation Of Bland Fire Brigade Cricket and Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1951 · page 8

The uninterrupted succession of victories by the Quandialla cricketers continued last Sunday. Playing Tallimba Colts at…

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Aid to Bush Fire Victims Promised by Minister

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 December 1951 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. E. H. Graham, M.L.A., said today that his Department would be represented on the…

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Historic Homestead Destroyed by Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 December 1951 · page 3

The Booligal station homestead, one of the oldest lanumarks in the Hay district, was destroyed by fire. Fire-fighters…

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Effed Of Bush Fires On Slate's Lamb Totals

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1951 · page 6

The wool market is in the hands of the purchasing public. A revival of revival trade would gradually cause a lift in…

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Bush Fire at Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1951 · page 2

At the time this issue went to press, a big bush fire was reported to be burning on a three mile front in the Tullibigeal…

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Bush Fire at Weethalle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1951 · page 2

Shortly alter noon yesterday, a fire started on the property of Mr. J. Parkinson, near Weethalle, and destroyed about 640…

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Stop Press Bribbaree Bush Fire

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 December 1951 · page 3

A bush fire is devastating Argonne Station, near Bribbaree, and is reported to be out of control. It is…

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The Bland Grass Fire

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 December 1951 · page 4

Quandialla district had another fire scare this week, when a fire started in the edge of a crop on Barrabogie. Neighbours were on…

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Lightning Begins Bush Fire Near "Leewang"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 December 1951 · page 1

An appeal was broadcast at Forbes yesterday afternoon for firefighters to go to a serious fire which had broken out at…

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