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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1950

37 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Kempsey Flood Relief

Camden News · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 1

In addition to the number of dairy cattle donated from Camden for the Macleay Cattle Replacement Fund, the sum of £166/6/- has been…

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Further Rain and Gales Flood Warnings Issued To This District

The Picton Post · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 4

Relieving Post Master at the Picton Post Office, Mr. A. Cooper, this morning was notified of expected floods and gales in Southern and South Eastern districts, with rises on all rivers…

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Cycling Cycle Track Washed Out by Storm Road Race to Frank Farmer

The Picton Post · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 4

Due to the heavy rain last week the cycle track at Bargo was considered unsafe for racing on Saturday last. A 3-mile…

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A Storm Within Group Six Motion Expelling A Delegate Carried But Not Enforced

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 7

Group Six football league has witnessed some stormy periods in its history, but a climax was reached at the annual meeting of that body, held at Picton last week. The secretary Mr. T. Vaughan, was unavailable for re-election, and the…

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To See the Flood

The Picton Post · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 4

Two hundred and eighty six tickets were sold at the Junee railway station on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning last…

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Heavy Rain Dislocates Holiday Traffic Wilton-Picton Road Main Thoroughfare

The Picton Post · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 1

A torrential downpour of rain last Thursday night, following the continuous rain of the past weeks, caused the Nepean River at Camden to flood, rising 10 feet above the bridge, cutting off all road and rail communication…

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Nepean in Flood. April's Five Days Rain, 708 Points

Camden News · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 1

Following the heavy rain early last week when 405 points of rain fell in the first five days of April up to Thursday morning, to be followed by…

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Flood Relief

Camden News · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 1

Mr. Jeff Bate, M.H.R., has been appointed Commonwealth Government Representative on the Flood Relief Committee by the Rt. Hon. R. G…

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Flood Relief

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 8

Mr. Jeff Bate, M.H.R., has been appointed Commonwealth Government Representative on the Flood Belief Committee by the Rt. Hon. R. G…

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Flood Relief Committee Tentative Estimates Required

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 6

Mr. Jeff Bate, M.H.R.. has been appointed Commonwealth Government Representative on the Flood Relief Committee, by…

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Wire for Flood Damaged Fencing

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2
Also in Camden News

Mr. Jeff. Bato, M.H.R., Commonwealth Representative on the Flood Relief Committee, states that arrangements have…

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Asparagus' and Floods

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2

Whilst a costly experience it is of greatest importance that our that asset, the 423 acres of growing asparagus has stood up…

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Elderslie Flood Rescue Committee

Camden News · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 1

Last week a committee of the above was formed with the object in view of providing a rescue boat for Elderslie in the event of more floods. The…

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Wire for Flood Damaged Fencing

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 9 May 1950 · page 6

Mr. Jeff Bate, M.H.R., Commonwealth Representative on the Flood Relief Committee, states that arrangements have been made to see…

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Flood Damage to Roads Assistance from P.W. Dept. Requested

The Picton Post · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 6

Mr. N. S. Duucan. Shire Engineer, submitted a report on the following matters at the Council meeting held on…

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A Freak Storm Strikes Inland Town

The Picton Post · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 8

A freak tornado bit the centre of Thuddungra on Friday night, May 26, at about 8 o'clock and left a trail of devastation in its…

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Heavy Rainfall. Nepean River in Flood

Camden News · Thursday 22 June 1950 · page 1

During the month of June 11 inches of rain were recorded at the Camden post Office, making a total for the half-year so far of…

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Flood Relief

Camden News · Thursday 29 June 1950 · page 1

The Camden Reel Cross is organising an appeal for clothing etc. for the relief of those in distress caused by the devastating floods in…

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Ambulance Work in Floods

Camden News · Thursday 29 June 1950 · page 3

Friday, June 16, will be known by Liverpool Ambulance staff as "Black Friday" for a long time to come. The work of the Ambulance is done…

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