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

Floods & storms, 1931

119 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 6

BEDGERABONG . Still Under Flood Waters Sudden Death For Snakes and Rabbits

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 7

With the river falling even at a slow rate, all minds are easier. But of what short duration is that easiness? Down only 15…

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Bureau Meeting Flood Water Damage. TICHBORNE

Western Champion · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 3

A meeting of the Agricultural Bureau was held on Friday afternoon at the school, and afterwards members, some of whom represent the…

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Flood Danger Balranald Menaced (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 1

Portion of Balranald is now in danger of being flooded. The water is only a few inches below the the Of the level which is…

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Diseases in Stock In Flooded Areas (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 1

Mr. F. W. White, Stock Inspector, who has returned Shrdlu etaon shr who has toured the flooded areas In Riverina, said there as a fresh…

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Flood Episode Earthworks Guarded By Armed Men at Bedgerebong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 2

An amazing state of affairs existed at the village of Bedgerebong, 20 miles from Forbes, when the flood waters swept down on properties according…

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Flood Damage Municipalities and Shires

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 3

Mr. Buttenshaw In connection with the representations which have been made to the Premier from time to time by hon members, and also by letter…

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GOOLAGONG Relief From Floods Cow "Cyanided"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 3

Fine weather during the last week has been greatly appreciated, and floods are now a thing of the past. Roads are drying, with…

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Flood Damage At Hillston

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1931 · page 2

Mr. Buttenshaw: Is the Minister for Local Government yet in a position to reply to the representations which I have made to his department on behalf…

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Flood Damage Extracts Form "Hansard" of 2471931

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 1

Mr. Buttenshaw: Is the Minister for Local Government yet in a position to reply to the representations which I have made to his department on behalf…

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Dusty Streets Aftermath of Floods Aid. Sam's Complaint

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 1

When it was suggested at the last Council meeting that some of the money saved by dispensing with the services of the head…

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Flood Boat Council Purchase

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 4

It was decided, at the Municipal Council meeting last Thursday night, to purchase the police flood boat which had been ordered…

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Lake Cowal Settlers The Flood Areas

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 2

The Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. has received the following letter from the Minister for Lands under date 5th August, 1931:—…

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Miscellaneous Land Flooded for Years?

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 1

An amazing position has arisen at the settlements recently thrown open by the Crown at Lake Cowal. Several are almost completely…

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BEDGERABONG Flooded Again Shearing Activities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 3

A few days of fine weather made a wonderful difference to the river level and to the state of the country generally. Then came the fall of less…

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Disaster in China Floods Engulfing Hankow District Famine and Disease Threatened (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 1

A cable from Shanghai states that stow death is engulfing the entire district of Hankow. The water continues to create…

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BEDGERABONG Still Flood Fears Tennis Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 3

For the present, at least, no one is complaining of fine weather. Just as soon as the sky clouds over and rains begin to fall, all…

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RELIEF For Flood Sufferers Mr. Keast's Request

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 7

When the Minister for Works, Mr. M. A. Davidson, put up a good argument in the House last week for the provision of relief…

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30,000 DEAD Floods in China (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 1

A cable from Shangai state's that official reports from Nanking estimate tlie total loss of life, along the Grand Canal at 30,000, as a result of…

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Damage by Floods In South Australia (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 September 1931 · page 1

Damaged caused by floods in the Murray River districts of South Australia is estimated at £750,000…

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No Grant For Flood-Damaged Roads

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 1

Though it had a good case for assistance from the Local Government Department, the Jemalong Shire Council has been…

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