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

Floods & storms, 1950

337 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 17

Provision of Supplies of Wire Netting and Posts for Repair of Flood Damage to Boundary Fences

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 2

A Committee, consisting of the Agricultural Officer and two representatives from each of the Condobolin Municipal Council, the Condobolin Pastures Protection Board and the Condobolin branch of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales, was formed last…

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Magnificent Display of Flowers Despite Floods and Other Trials C.W.A's Annual Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 3

IN its own hall in Lachlan Street, and in weather that was a perfect delight, Forbes branch of the Country Women's Association on Friday afternoon carried out its annual flower show and cookery exhibition…

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Flood Damage Question of Fencing Materials

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 6

Mr. F. J. Cahill, M.L.A., State member for Young, has received the following information from the Minister for Building…

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Flood Damage at Showground 30 Chains of Fencing Destroyed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 4

A survey by the works committee of the P.A. and H. Association shows that 30 chains of boundary fence at the…

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BEDGERABONG Flood Relief Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 3

Fine weather still prevails for which many people ore thankful Farmers, however, are not so happy. The continued dry, after…

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Flood Relief Govt. Will Increase Grants

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

If the funds made available to the N.S.W. Government on a £ for £ basis to relieve districts recently hit by floods were insufficient, the…

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Flood Relief Committee First Meeting of Body 400 Miles of Fencing Lost

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

At the meeting of Forbes Municipal Council last Thursday night, Ald. Collett was appointed as its…

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After the Flood Tribute to Social Service Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

At its meeting on Thursday night Forbes Municipal Council decided to place on record the excellent services…

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Apex Cleans-up After Flood Fine Gesture by Parkes Club

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

As the post office corner is the recognised place for Forbes and visiting sporting teams doubtless a number of local residents were…

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Shire Aids Band and Flood Relief

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 4

Jemalong Shire Council, at its last meeting, mare a donation of ten pounds to the Forbes and District at Band…

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New Buildings Applications Before Forbes Council The Position of Persons Affected by Flood

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 3

A NUMBER of applications for building permits and other matters connected with homes were dealt with at the meeting of Forbes Municipal Council on Thursday night…

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New South Wales Flood Relief; Statement by the Prime Minister

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 7

Mr Hugh S. Roberton, Member for Riverina, has received the following from the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, in response to representations made by him…

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Lake Cowal Flooded; Question of Draining

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 8

Mr. R. G. Medcalf, M.L.A., in the Legislative Assembly asked the Premier:— IS it a fact that the area…

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Flood Damage to Roads

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 1

The Town Clerk said that the proposal to submit an application for a grant of £3000 for the repair of roads in the Municipality damaged by the…

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THE 1870 FLOOD How It Compared With 1916 Interesting Reprint From "Lachlan Reporter" of 1870

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 3

IN the issue of the "Forbes Gazette" of October 19, 1916, then printed by the late S. S. Smith, there appears an interesting account of the 1870 flood, from the "Lachlan Reporter" of Saturday, April 30, 1870…

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Flood Claims

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 1

I was washed away into temporary oblivion by the flood, which has- now become, for many, only a memory, except for those still…

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April Showers Cause Loss and Floodings

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 6

Mr. J. W. Davison, dairy officer, Orange, reports on weather and stock for the month of April: The flood rains of March were…

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Control of Caterpillar Infestations Expected Following Floods

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 May 1950 · page 2

Caterpillars may be expected in strength in areas which have been flooded recently. As soon as conditions clear infestations are…

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Ald. Hamling Concerned Over Flood Victims

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 May 1950 · page 1

On Thursday, 20th April, representatives of the State Flood Relief Committee visited Condobo in, and conferred with representatives of lo[?] organisations in regard to the operation of the flood relief scheme…

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Can Lake Cowal Flood Waters Be Drained Engineers Are Investigating

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 May 1950 · page 1

The Hon. R. G. Medcalf, M.L.A., Member for Lachlan, asked the Premier during recent sitting of Parliament, if he would consider the possibility of draining most of the flood waters of Lake Cowal into the river…

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