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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1968

8 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers

Railway Carriage Destroyed by Fire

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1968 · page 12

At about 6.55 a.m. last Saturday morning, a fire destroyed a carriage at the Bourke Railway yard…

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Former Olympic Representative Demonstrates Rapid Fire Pistol Shooting

The Western Herald · Friday 20 September 1968 · page 2

TEBOR GONCZOL, pictured giving an exhibition of Rapid Fire at Silhouette Targets. Accompanying Gonczol were Kevin Tilden, of the Adelaide Pistol Club, and Kevin McAllison, President of the Melbourne Pistol Club. All three demonstrated Pistol Shooting with both 32 and 38 pistols. They also coached members in the finer details of the sport. A good crowd of Club members and interested spectators was on hand at the Range to witness these exhibit-…

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Fire Risks Loom With Good Season

The Western Herald · Friday 4 October 1968 · page 9

Fire is likely to be a serious hazard this summer with seasonal prospects the best for some years. This was stated by Dalgety and New Zealand Loan…

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Fire Risks Loom With Good Season

The Western Herald · Friday 4 October 1968 · page 9

Fire is likely to be a serious hazard this summer with seasonal prospects the best for some years. This was stated by Dalgety and New Zealand Loan…

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Fire at Coolabah

The Western Herald · Friday 18 October 1968 · page 12

Late last Sunday night, a fire occurred at the Hotel at Coolabah. No estimate of damage…

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Fire at Coolabah

The Western Herald · Friday 18 October 1968 · page 12

Late last Sunday night, a fire occurred at the Hotel at Coolabah. No estimate of damage…

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Man Dies in Caravan Fire at Wanaaring

The Western Herald · Friday 1 November 1968 · page 4

A man was burnt to death in a fire at Wanaaring last Friday night. The fire occurred in a…

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Man Dies in Caravan Fire at Wanaaring

The Western Herald · Friday 1 November 1968 · page 4

A man was burnt to death in a fire at Wanaaring last Friday night. The fire occurred in a…

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