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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1916

113 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 6

Cowra Flood

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 October 1916 · page 2

Views taken by J. J. Kelly's studios are sold at 4d post cards—30 to choose from. They're good too. Unmounted prints, finished on a fine artistic paper of…

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The 1870 Flood

Forbes Times · Tuesday 17 October 1916 · page 2

There are very few records in this district of the height to which the '70 flood reached, but Mr. Tom Strickland of Bundaburra, informed us on…

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The Deluge and the Dove

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 4

There came a time in Israel When drowned were all its lights, By forty days of ceaseless rain And forty drenching nights…

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Lake Cowal Flooded. Stream a Mile Wide

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 2

The Lachlau River on Saturday last flowed into Lake Cowal in a stream one mile wide. Mr S. Wilson, of Lake Cowal Station,…

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The Flood

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 6

The conclusion we came, to in our last, issue that this flood would not exceed, the previous one by more than a foot served pretty well…

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Cowra Flood

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 2

Views taken by J. J. Kelly's studios are Eold at 4d post cards—30 to choose from. They're good too. Unmounted prints, finished on a fine artistic paper of…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Flood Damage. No Government Grant

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen of the Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night. Those present were:…

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BEDGERABONG. (From Our Own Correspondent). the Flood

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 6

Now that the excitement has abated (and the flood waters with it), a few words about the said flood may not be amiss. Fortunately the…

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Flood at Condobolin

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 5

Flood warnings from Forbes were largely disregarded at Condobolin. The water reached 22 feet 11 inches last Saturday, and spread out in all…

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Municipal Council. Damage by Flood. Government Giant Not Favorably Considered

Forbes Times · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 8

The regular fortnightly meeting 61 the local Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last was attended by the May6" (Alderman Sam) and Aldermen…

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The Forbes Times. Friday, October 20. 1916. Local and General. Flood Postcards

Forbes Times · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 4

During the recent flood at Forbes Mr. F. Howe, of the Lachlan-street studios, obtained a very line collection of photos, securing no less than 24 views…

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The Flood at Condobolin

Forbes Times · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 4

The conclusion we came to in our last issue (says the "Lachlandor") that this flood would not exceed the previous one by more than a foot served pretty…

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CONDOBOLIN. (From Our Own Correspondent). the Flood

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 1

This year appears to be establishing a record as regards floods, and we have been visited with a third within three months. Despite the…

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Jemalong Shire Council Flood Damages Roads. Gates on Main Roads

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was held on Saturday afternoon, those present being Councillors M. Brown…

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The Recent Flood

Forbes Times · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 2

At a time like the present, when the people generally living in the vall[?]y of the Lachlan have suffered, so severely from the ravaes the recent…

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Jemalong Shire Council. the Flood and Consequent Matters. Shire Employees' claims

Forbes Times · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 4

The adjourned monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday last, When there were present Crs. Moses…

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The 1870 Flood

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 October 1916 · page 12

There are very few records in this district of the height to which the 1870 flood reached, but Mr. Tom Strickland, of Bundaburru,…

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Exciting Times at Ganimbla. During the Late Flood

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 25 October 1916 · page 2

Particulate have only just reached ns of the damage done at Oanimbla by the back water of the recent disastrous flood in the Lachlan. No…

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The "Guardy Anne" and Mr. Warden. The "Anti's." and the late Flood (To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 25 October 1916 · page 2

Sir,—It is now two weeks since I put my challenge to Mr. Warden in your valuable paper. As the rejection certificate has not appeared it is…

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BEDGERABONG. (From our own Correspondent). Flood Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 6

Since my last, those residents who had been forced to quit their homesteads on account of the flood waters have been making preparations for…

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