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Floods & storms, 1950

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Woy Asks Army To Clear Floods Children Nearly Drowned When They Fell Off Front Verandahs

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1950 · page 1

An attempt was being made to have the Army called in to clear flooded areas in the Woy Woy area, Gosford Shire Council was told yesterday by a deputation of angry ratepayers…

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Ratepayer Seeks Action on Flood Areas

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 28 July 1950 · page 1

A deputation of ratepayers told Gosford Shire Council on Monday that assistance was desperately needed in flooded areas at Woy Woy. Mr A. J. Cook, who led the deputation, emphasises the gravity of the situation. Others in the picture are Mr T. Wilson, shire engineer, Mr R. H. Craig, health and building inspector, Mr N. G. Howes, shire clerk, and Cr George Downes, shire president. Gosford Times photo…

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Flood Grants Wanted Without "Tags"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1950 · page 4

Mr H. E. Jackson, MLA, said on Saturday he would do his utmost to see that the State Govern­ment made flood relief grants in…

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Flood Relief Appeal Now £383/19/6

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1950 · page 1

The Red Cross Flood Relief Fund now stands at £383/19/6. Details: Previously acknowledged, £382/18/6; Mr and Mrs C…

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A & C's Flood Fears Dispelled: Best Show Yet Forecast

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1950 · page 1

Fears held by officials of the Gosford District A. and C. Association that flooding of the Show-ground might cause abandonment of this year's annual show were dispelled at a committee meeting…

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Death Of Kempsey Man Who Sought Refuge From Floods

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 25 August 1950 · page 1

A 75-year-old man, whose home at Kempsey was twice flooded out, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Charles Eden, Brougham St.,…

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Late News Red Cross Flood Relief Fund Now £415

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1950 · page 1

Gosford Red Cross branch's flood relief fund now stands at £415/1/-. Details: Previously…

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Late News Further Rain And Floods Forecast

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1950 · page 1

Further heavy rain is expected during the next 24 hours with some local flooding, states the Weather Bureau in a special…

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Cloudburst Floods Business Area Pumps Used In Hotel

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1950 · page 1

A cloudburst which deluged Gosford early yesterday morning: Flooded a number of…

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No State funds For Flood Repairs

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 22 September 1950 · page 1

Mr J. J. Cahill, Minister for Public Works and Local Government, said on Wednesday he had no funds at his disposal to help…

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Flood Relief Appeal Now £487

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 1

A donation of £72/14/- from the Gosford Sub-branch of the RSS&AILA brings the total donations to the Gosford Red Cross…

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Yacht Washed On To Rocks In Gale

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1950 · page 1

A VJ, Robert Bruce, sailed by Gosford Sailing Club member. Bob Ross, was slightly damaged when heavy seas washed it on to…

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Amateur Hour On Beach Under Floodlights

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 22 December 1950 · page 1

A concert, featuring an amateur hour, will be held under floodlights on Ocean Beach on Christmas Eve. It will be a prelude to the opening surf carnival…

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