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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1926
Page
5
The fragmentary notes reference margin outcomes, bowlers, and multiple race and field events. Mentions of Athletes Radke, Coenen, and Gardiner appear amid scores, divisions, and cups. The text hints at a recent athletic meeting with various winners and committee actions, but many names and specifics are unclear.
A massive onslaught of fires swept across Wellington District amid dry heat and lush winter crops. Winds fanned the flames, destroying fences, haystacks, and broad tracts of pasture as farmers, led by local workers including Chandler, Blackburn Brom, and Brummall, battled outbreaks near Little River and toward the Wellington-Dubbo route. Many fences and paddocks burned, with some properties partially saved and others left bare.
A village fire caused extensive damage across multiple farms. Losses include 286000 in near totals with crops, outbuildings, and fencing destroyed. Specifics mention Mr George Hubbard losing 300 acres of crop and 180 bales of oats, 200 of wheat, and two miles of fencing. Several farmers reported damaged stock, with horses and sheep affected and properties endangered.
A large fire in the Arthurville area sends smoke north of Mount Arthur as flames threaten farms and wheat crops. Arc fighters defend haystacks, wheel through paddocks, and station volunteers along the line while high winds push sparks outward. Despite setbacks, crews fight for hours to protect property and avert total destruction.
A large bushfire spread rapidly from Beabbing Flat toward Mr Matthews and neighboring properties, aided by a gale. Volunteers from Wellington, Tearie and others battled the flames as the blaze destroyed homes and outbuildings along a wide stretch, with several buildings threatened and eventually saved by decisive efforts.
A fierce Friday morning blaze driven by strong winds swept from Yeoval toward Miller and Ryan farms. Crops, fences, and grain were burned. one herd and a team were trapped. Neighbors battled flames through nightfall. damage tallies include £1500 to Miller’s wheat and losses to Neville. The fire threatened Munday Baxby, Briglow, and Yullandry, with several homesteads escaping. By Sunday the fire lingered near Hervey Manges and Peg Jr, complicating damage estimates.
Reports describe a wildfire outbreak near Burrendong affecting about 3000 hectares of land with some stock killed. Fire crews prevented spread to Wrights Quirk and nearby properties while authorities monitor to avert further outbreaks from winds.
Outbreaks spread from Ner rogal to adjoining properties causing damage to grass and fences. A fire at Georie’s end near Mr Purnegrove’s property drew a large crowd before it was controlled. A major blaze raged at Obley and Wendong with fires extending toward Parkes and Peak, as crews fought to stop further spread.
From Maryvale to Arthurville the scene shows widespread ruin with fences down, blackened coins, and scorched shade trees. Observers note desolation from the fire, with 100 miles of fencing destroyed and paddocks stripped of crops and life.
The clerks and laborers stood side by side while bankers and auctioneers joined the effort. They labored through day and night without rest as a collective showing of endurance. Australian natives are praised for their steadfast Beht amid the struggle.
The men on this land endure repeated hardships from floods droughts and fires yet remain hopeful. On Saturday they expressed no complaint, sharing cheers and recounting neighbors' aid while continuing to persevere despite lacking insurance and enduring the losses.
The article urges formation of a proper bush fire fighting brigade on the land. It recalls volunteers’ valuable service in past haymaking seasons, laments lack of cooperation, and calls for trained units ready to check straw fires before they spread out of control. It warns prevention measures are essential to avoid repeats.
Sparks from fires set off chaos as water wagmen rent out to aid the fire at Maryvale on Friday near Galation. A mishap damaged equipment causing the water motive to foul, forcing the team to retreat to the woods to avoid flames. A domestic cat owned by Dr Watt was killed by the smoke and heat as it hid under a chair near the scene.
A severe weekend fire devastates Wellington and surrounds, burning farms, fencing, and homes. Firefighters, aided by volunteers and water teams, battle spread from Arthurville to Maryvale, saving the Maryvale Hotel but leaving extensive damage and loss of crops. Widespread outbreaks prompt calls for better fire brigades, equipment, and precautions as residents assess damages and await recovery.
Amid outbreaks and heavy fires in Trundle and Peak Mil districts, 1100 nberp deaths are reported and thousands of homes in Frans country are destroyed. Four rescue cars burn as four men are injured and Constable Williams is hospitalized after a fire fight.
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