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

Fires & bushfires, 1954

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The Fire Who Comes First-- Brigade Or Public!

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 April 1954 · page 1

When there is a murder the detective is rarely at the scene of the crime and in Forbes, when there is a fire, the brigade…

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Shire Shorts Jemalong Council Meeting Bush Fire Brigades

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1954 · page 4

Up to Friday's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council only seven of thirty-five fire brigades had answered a circularised request for…

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1954-55 Fire Brigade Unit Allocation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1954 · page 2

The Bland Shire Council will order nine power Are fighting unite for the 1954/55 financial year…

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Eugowra District News Blaze of Color at Flower Show Best Garden Prize To Mrs. C. Neville

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1954 · page 6

THE Venerable Archdeacon Arnold, of Parkes, officially opened the Autumn flower show held on Friday afternoon by the members of the C. of E. Women's Guild. In his address Archdeacon Arnold congratulated the…

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Indo-china Cease Fire Move?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 1

It is expected that the Communist delegation in Geneva will propose an immediate ceasefire in Indo-China. This was reported in Geneva…

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W.w. House Destroyed by Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 1

A four roomed Weatherboard home in West Wyalong was completely destroyed by fire in the early…

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£1124 For Bush Fire Equipment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 June 1954 · page 1

Bush fire equipment valued at £1124 will be ordered by the Narraburra Shire Council for distribution to brigades this…

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Mildil School Razed To Ground by Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 June 1954 · page 1

The Mildil Public School building was completely destroyed by fire late last Thursday night. The Mildil School was…

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Fire at Empire Hotel

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1954 · page 2

The West Wyalong Fire Brigade was called to the Empire Hotel last Friday to put out a fire…

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U.S. Dissatisfied With Cease Fire In Inde-China

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 July 1954 · page 1

President Eisenhower said last night that the agreement for a cease fire and peace in, Indo-China contained features which the United States did not like…

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Anona Bush Fire Brigade to Have Plant

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 8

The Anoua Bush Fire Brigade will receive requested plant from the Bland Shire Council…

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Ungarie Town Fire Brigade Ready to Act

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 8

Shire clerk Mr. E. E. Rannard reported to the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council that Inspector Adams of the…

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Garage Destroyed By Fire; Lorry Severely Damaged

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 6

A fire which broke out in the garage at the rear of M. J. Croucher's shop, Oberon St., at 2 a.m on July 21, destroyed…

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Incubator Causes Fire, Kills Chicks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1954 · page 5

An incubator at the home of Mr. Les Read, 2 Patterson St., North Hill, on Sunday afternoon caused a fire which…

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Bushfire Damage £607,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1954 · page 5

Bush fire damage in New South Wales during, the 1953-54 season totalled £607,000. This is revealed in the annual…

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Fire Brigade Note

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1954 · page 6

The secretary of the Eugowra Fire Brigade would like all occupiers of premises adjacent to fire hydrants to make regular…

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"Econo" H. C. Homes Under Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 August 1954 · page 1

Country people were entitled to better housing than the 'economy' type dwellings being built in country centres by the New South Wales Housing Commission, said…

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Compulsory Fire Breaks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1954 · page 1

The attention of landholders is directed to an advertisement in this issue by the Shire of Narraburra, regarding…

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Homestead's Lucky Escape from Fire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1954 · page 5

The homestead of Mr. L. Mclvor, owner of "The levels" stud cattle property near Barmedman, had a lucky escape…

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Shire Moves On Bush Fire Breaks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 August 1954 · page 5

Bland Shire Council wants landholders to plough bush lire breaks on their northern and western boundaries, where practicable…

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