Quarry and Flood Reserves Deputation to the Minister
President Jeffery submitted the following minute at Colo Shire Council meeting on Monday:—A deputation from the Council, which was introduced and attended by…
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Floods & storms, 1925
28 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 1 of 2
Floods in the Hawkesbury
We take the following account of Hawkesbury floods from, the records of the late Hon. W. Walker, M.L.C., kindly made available to us by Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A.:…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Windsor Council Calm After a Storm
After the storm there comes a calm. The regular meeting of Windsor Municipal Council held on the 3rd instant, was in marked contrast to the disorderly meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hawkesbury Floods
We take from the interesting records of the late Hon. W. Walker, M.L.C., kindly lent us by Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., the following account of a big flood in the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →A Baby Flood River Rose 25 Feet. Two Feet Over Windsor Bridge
The report in one of the Sydney morning daily papers exaggerated our baby flood of this week into something enormous. It Was stated that the river rose at the rate of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Floods of Old Hawkesbury and Nepean a Parson's Ride
The extraordinary rainfall revives interest in the floods along the Nepean and Hawkesbury in the long ago, and also the query whether those districts are liable to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Colo Shire Council Yarramundi Falls Bridge Damage by Flood Waters
The regular monthly meeting of Colo Shire Council was held on Friday last, when there were present:—The President (Cr. C. A. Jeffery), and Crs. E. T. Bowd,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →About a Cow a Case That Failed Witnesses Delayed by Flood
Ulric Arthur Blacket and Leslie Oswald Land fell out over a cow. It seems that. Land was taking 40 head of cattle to Flemington sale yards, and agreed to take 6…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Flood at Richmond Serious Damage by Raging Waters Public Meeting Called to Help Farmers
The river at North Richmond reached its maximum height on Monday night, when it was 48 feet above summer level. The flood came down with devastating speed, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Hawkesbury Experiences Worst Flood For 21 Years Disastrous Floods Many Miles of Country Submerged Great Loss of Stock & Property a Sad Spectacle
The Hawkesbury District this week experienced the biggest flood for 21 years. The waters rose to a maximum height of 37 feet 3 inches above summer level, and 15 feet; above the Windsor bridge. Many people on the lowlands Were driven from their homes, leaving their…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The 1900 Floods
Almost exactly 25 years ago those parts of the State which are now inundated were visited by a tremendous flood, which worked widespread devastation…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Flood Damage to Main Roads Colo Shire Is Fortunate
Colo Shire Council is particularly fortunate with regard to the damage done by the flood to the main roads within its area. The Wilberforce-road was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Flood of '67. Homes Swept Away
Although last week's flood along the Hawkesbury bids fair to rival that of 1900. when the river rose 46 feet at Windsor Bridge, it is hardly likely to approach the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In the Wake of The Flood Disastrous Visitation A Survey Of The Damage
IT was not till the flood waters of the river had subsided and its tributaries receded from the lowlands that an estimate of the damage wrought throughout…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →J. C. L. Reminiscent Talks About Hawkesbury Floods
From "Daily Telegraph" 26/6/'25:—"He is the bright light of His Majesty's Opposition," said someone of Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, who at the moment was seated…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ravages Of The Flood Desperate Farmers Kurrajong Railway Blamed Government Loans Sought
As the waters of the Hawkesbury receded the havoc wrought by the flood was made apparent. Practically every farmer on the Richmond Lowlands…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →126 Years Ago Hawkesbury's First Flood Some Olden Time History
The recent disastrous floods in the Hawkesbury district recalled many memories of the past, and we still have some natives in our midst who can…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Mayor Attacked Accused of Dilatoriness More Flood Boats Wanted Debate by Richmond Council
There was a lively interlude at last week's meeting of the Richmond Council, when, for the first time' since he has occupied the mayoral chair, Ald…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Flood Warnings Who Is Responsible? Investigation Needed
The occurrence of two floods in successive months in the Hawkesbury district makes the matter of adequate warning a vital one. On the occasion of the May flood,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Flood Damage Yarramundi Falls Bridge Government Won't Accept Responsibility
Copy of letter received by Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., from the Department of Local Government, dated 30th June:— Dear sir,—With reference to your…
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