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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1949

837 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 15 of 42

Flood Relief

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 3

Among the gifts forwarded for the Maitland flood relief fund was £65/2/-, from Messrs Thiess Bros and their employees. In addition, the firm has…

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Flood Relief Socials

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 7

The School of Arts committee will hold an old-time dance to-morrow (Saturday) night in aid of the flood relief fund…

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Silt From the Flood of Poor Quality, Says Expert

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 3

A major agricultural disaster of the flood had been the loss of thousands of acres of lucerne between Maitland and the coast, the District Agronomist (Mr. Dawson) said after an inspection of the flooded area…

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Crowded Despite Restricted Admittances Many Patients Are Flood Victims

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 3

Although the State Hospital Commission lias told the Singleton, hospital board to restrict admissions to…

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Cars Floodlight Training Ground Teams for Muswellbrook

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 5

Motor car headlights provided floodlighting for football training at St. Patrick's ground last night, when,…

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50 Years Ago (Taken from Issues of he "Argus" week ending 2nd July, 1899) Minimising Flood Damage

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 6

Some time ago the eminent engineer Mr C. Napier Bell, was commissioned by the Government to report upon schemes…

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U.S. I Concern at Britain’s Economic Crisis Though Storm Would Break Later and Be Less Severe

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 1

WASHINGTON, July 2.—Britain’s spreading economic crisis is beginning to cause grave concern among senior U.S. Government officials, who wonder whether it will threaten the success of the European recovery programme…

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Forster-tuncurry Ferry Flood Clears Channel

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 1

The recent flood in the Wallamba has cleared the channel between Forster and Tuncurry and the ferry service is now continuous from 6.30 a.m…

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Woodville Farms Flooded

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 3

WOODVILLE: Although no homes were invaded by flood waters, there were many within a foot of water…

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£11,000 in Mayor’s Flood Appeal Fund

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 2

The Mayor’s Flood Relief Fund now totals £11,000. Following are additional subscriptions— Parents and Citizens’ Association Wallarobba, £42/5/; Miss M…

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Police To Report On Flood

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 1

Police headquarters, asked for a report on the flood from stations within the flooded areas, Inspector S. J. Stewart, of Maitland police…

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Thornton Aids Flood Fund

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1949 · page 3

THORNTON: The Church of England Women’s Guild held a euchre party and dance in aid of the flood victims, and handed in…

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Steps On Flood Relief Distribution To-day More Than 200 Assisted In Cleaning Away Debris

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 2

At 3 o’clock this afternoon Maitland Flood Relief Committee began discussion on applications for relief from the Mayor Maitland Flood Relief Appeal Fund, and also on deliberation of policy in distribution…

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Flood Damage At Rifle Range

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 5

SINGLETON, Monday.—There as a poor attendance at the im[?]omptu shoot conducted by Sin[?]ton Rifle Club on the Combo…

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Bowls Day to Aid Flood Relief

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 3

On Saturday next Lorn Park Bowline Club, the only club in Maitland City not affected by flood waters, will conduct a gala…

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Raised £34 for Flood Relief

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 2

A further £34 was raised for Hunter Valley Flood Relief in Singleton on Saturday night at a well attended dance organised…

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Rotarians Turn Farmers for a Day Local Club Helps Flood Victims

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 July 1949 · page 2

If you noticed the bent backs and lethargic looks of local Rotarians today here is the reason:…

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Flood Relief for Maitland

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 5

Mr. Rowley James. M.H.R., told a meeting of the Hunter Federal Council of the A.L.P. at Kuri Kuri on Sunday, that a grant of [?]20,000 towards the…

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Kurri R.s.l. Helps Flood Victims

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 3

It was reported at the monthly meeting of the Kurri Kurri sub-branch of the, R.S.L. that branch had given £25 to assist in the relief of flood victims at Maitland…

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Hospital Auxiliary Helps Flood Victims

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 4

The [?] branch of the Kurri Kurri Hospital Auxllary made a special appeal for flood victims at Maitland and raised a sum of [?]27/10/-…

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