Electricity Flood Difficulties
Forbes Electrical Engineer, Mr. D. A. Shields, reporting to the Council at last "meeting, stated that maximum demand in June,…
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Floods & storms, 1952
258 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 13
Correspondence Tax Hints for Flood Victims (To the Editor)
Sir,--Producers who have received Insurance money on livestock lost in recent floods may gain some taxation relief under…
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We have heard that grim old warning-- "The river's on the rise" -- The wireless boys have flashed…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fodder Donations For Flood Relief
The following is the full list of donors, as handed to Const. Gordon Smith, at the Police Station, Eugowra, of fodder for relief of…
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During the flood period North Hill enjoyed the best supply of gas for years. In fact, a consumer at the far end of the line, where…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Moving Flooded Homes To Higher Ground
THE position that has arisen in connection with the removal of a number of homes in flooded areas a Forbes to higher ground was referred to at a meeting the local Land Board last Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Third Flood in Six Weeks Slow Approach Eased Damage
THE flood at Forbes over the week-end, so far as river heights were concerned, closely resembled that of April, 1950, but differed in that the water came at a creeping pace, did not do damage to the same extent,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dutch Don't Tolerate Floods Complete Control Won
AT present something like 40 per cent, of Holland's territory is below sea level. This would sound if the Dutch might be in perpetual danger of being flooded. Nothing, however, is less true. Their control of river…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →From Our Point of View. Good Hope For Flood Control
There has been another flood, not so damaging as the record June one. but meaning still further wastage of farm lands--a blow to the productiveness of the rich lands from Forbes downstream…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A.B.C. Discussion Series On Flood Control
The recent floods in N.S.W. have led the Australian Broadcasting Commission to begin a two weeks' discussion series on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Schoolgirls Raise £10 For Flood Relief
Three 11 years old schoolgirls raised £10/14/ for the local Flood Relief Appeal. They were Carol Reid, Vonnie…
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"During the recent flood 1 es [?] male that at least 580 homes were flooded and 90 other premises were more or less affected"…
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Forbes Flying Doctor (Dr. C Young) is terminating his con tract with the N.S.W. Hospital. Commission…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Make-up of a Lachlan Flood Some Arresting Figures
SOME interesting and thought-provoking figures regarding Lachlan floodings have been gathered by Mr. C. E. Elphinstone, Chief Surveyor at Forbes. He has known the Lachlan over an extended period and has an…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Prompt Action Can End The Flood Menace
THERE is general sympathy throughout New South Wales for this district. Letters from local governing authorities and from innumerable individuals, apart from the overwhelmingly generous financial support, have…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →June Flood Cost Near £4,000,000
Up to the present 130 flood damage claims have been completed by the Forbes police. Just over 200 claims have been lodged so…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Forbes Flood Relief Fund
In order to facilitate the distribution of this fund by the Forbes and District Flood Relief Committee, intending…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →CYCLING Parkes Club Helps Flood Relief Fund
Parkes Cycling Club further contributed to the Forbes Flood Relief Fund when they conducted a monster track carnival last…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →GOOLAGONG The Flood Passes On Personal & General
Miss Margaret Tremble is holidaying here. Visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Bryant, is Mrs. King…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Minor Flood at Eugowra
Last Thursday again saw the townspeople wondering how high the Mandagery Creek was going to rise, and a few packed up…
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