Flood Damage Dorrigo Shire's Troubles
The Engineer (Mr. E. J. Smith) reported to the Council meeting on Wednesday that minor floodings in the Orara Valley during the month…
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Floods & storms, 1940
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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting Engineer's Report Flood Damage
At the Dorrigo Shire Council meeting on Wednesday last, the shire engineer in his report on progress of shire works stated: --…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Man Killed Struck by Lorry in Storm. Sydney
A heavy storm at Bankstown tonight was responsible for a fatal accident on the Liverpool road. Williams Clement Lane, 48, a returned soldier,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Effort Greater Vigor Is Demanded Outspoken Criticism of Cabinet Storm Rising in England Attack by Lloyd George London
Sunday newspapers r[?] the Empire's interest in the Parliamentary debates on Tuesday and Wednesday. The "Sunday Times" emphasises that the Cabinet is not divided. It is a delusion to think a wedge can be driven between Mr. Chamberlain and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →N.Z. FLOODS Settlers Leave Homes Boats Rushed From Dunedin. Wellington (N.z.)
The floods at Ta[?] show no signs of receding. Already thousands of acres of land have been inundated and considerable damage has been done to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sharp Storm Yesterday
Shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon a sharp thunderstorm took place at Grafton. Heavy rain fell for nearly an hour, which was accompanied…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Storm of Hate Continues In Italy Count Ciano's Speech. London
With the Italian anti-Allies storm of hate increasing in fury, Italy's Foreign Minister, Count Ciano, in a speech at Milan, said: "The Italian…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Theodore Menzies Says "No" Assurance To Members Political Storm Subsides Canberra
An assurance to members of the Government parties that the Cabinet had no intention of appointing Mr. E. G. Theodore as Works…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local and General Thunderstorm
On Tuesday afternoon, at 1.30 p.m., a thunderstorm broke over the town and left us a welcome few points of moisture. Other than filling a rim or…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Storm Brewing Petrol Rations Plan Modification Possible Motor Trade Up in Arms Sydney
The Minister for Supply. Sir Frederick Stewart, stated to-day that when the Cabinet heard of the widespread effect of the petrol rationing scheme…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gales and Rain On Far North Coast Good Falls Places. SYDNEY,Monday
Heavy sales were registered in several districts on ports of the Central and Far North Coast over the week-end, while fairly good general…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Volunteer Censors Sydney Society Women Political Storm Brewing. Melbourne
Why volunteer society women were accepted as sensors by the Eastern Command Headquarters in Sydney is a question when will have to be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Facing the Storm
The past week has [?] intensification of the [?] of the German [?] attacks on the United Kingdom, and London has received its [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cyclone Warning On Queensland Coast May Spread to N.S.W. BRISBANE
A warning to prepare for another eyelone has been given in towns along the east coast of Queensland. Wina velocity is rapidly increasing in these…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Caught in Storm Air Liner Stays Aloft Until Storm Abates. Brisbane
Australian National Airways Douglas D.C. 3 Warana, on a flight from Sydney on Saturday night, ran into fierce, storm. The Warana, with passengers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Flooded Gum Fruit Case Requirements
The question of re-afforestation of areas in the Coffs Harbour district, with flooded gum for fruit case manufacture, introduced by the secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gale Drops--big Sea Running. London
The gale has dropped in the Straits of Dover and brilliant sunshine is now being experienced. However, a big sea is still running…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Howling Gale Upset Hitler's Invasion Plans Disappointment in England If Attempt Is Not Made R.A.F. Strikes Again at Channel Ports London
Autumn gales beating to-night on the famous white cliffs have reminded Dover residents of the inscription on a modal struck after the destruction of the Spanish Armada: "God sent forth his breath and they were scattered."…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →World Shocked by Nazi U-boat Horror a 294 PERISH 89 Children Lose Their Lives Liner Torpedoed at Night in Storm Many Children Killed by Explosion London
As the result of one of the most appalling sea tragedies since the outbreak of the war, 89. little children, aged between five and 15, found a grave in the storm-swept Atlantic, when a ship which was proceeding to Canada from Britain was torpedoed by a German submarine in circumstances…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gale in Q'sland Grass and Bush Fires. Brisbane
Bush and grass fires round Brisbane to-day threatened property in several areas, but little damage was done. The…
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