Flood Scenes at Kempsey. Below we publish two scenes during the late flood at Kempsey. The pictures were kindly lent by the "Sydney Mail," which published an excellent collection of flood scenes on the Macleay and North Coast
Macleay Argus · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 5
This photograph was taken from the railway viaduct at West Kempsey looking towards Central Kempsey at 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 24th, when the flood was at its highest. The current of the water across this area was very fierce. The buildings in the foreground are on Mr. S. A. Steane's farm are were only occupied about a week prior to the flood. A motor car belonging to Mr. Steane, remained in the shed to the right of the picture throughout the flood. The above photograph was taken on Monday morning, July 25th, looking down Forth-street towards Central Kempsey. The building in tho foreground was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Telegraphic Service. Breakdown in Flood Times. Better System Necessary
Macleay Argus · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 5
The breakdown of telephonic communication with Bellbrook during the recent flood was the subject of discussion at the Kempsey Chamber of…
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Macleay Argus · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 4
A matter of great importance to the Macleay district was dealt with at the Kempsey Chamber of Commerce last night, when reference was made to the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stewart's River. Flood and Storm
The Northern Champion · Saturday 13 August 1921 · page 3
Since my last, we have gone through a terrible time with rain and wind, the latter being the worst. The river did not rise much over…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Flood Damage. Assistance for Farmers
The Northern Champion · Saturday 13 August 1921 · page 8
Some practical steps are being taken with a view to helping farmers on the North Coast Rivers who Buffered severe losses on account of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Appreciation. Good Work in Flood Time
Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 August 1921 · page 4
At the meeting of the Kempsey Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night last, the President (Mr. A. C. Parker) remarked that the work of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Murray in Flood
Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 August 1921 · page 3
The river Murray overflowed its banks in many places yesterday, but no serious damage is yet reported…
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Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 August 1921 · page 2
A very fine piece of work was accomplished by Constable Eshmann, of Jerseyville, during the recent flood. Mrs. Vince Walsh, who lives opposite…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Flood Damage. Macleay Shire's Claim. Members for Oxley Consulted Damage £8000--Funds 97
Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 August 1921 · page 2
A special meeting of the Macleay Shire Council was held on Saturday morning to take the opportunity of placing before the three members for…
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Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 August 1921 · page 2
At the Kempsey Council meeting last night an estimate of flood damage amounting to £2500 was presented. Ald. O'Meara asked what amount had been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Primary Producers' Union Flood Relief. The Rural Bank to the Rescue
The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 17 August 1921 · page 2
At the recent conference of parliamentary representatives of the North Coast electorates and the Executive officers of the P.P.U…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Other Macleay Floods. and Where They've Been
The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 17 August 1921 · page 3
The '93 flood, the highest recorded on the Macleay since its discovery by white men, was about two feet higher in Central Kempsey than last month's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Primary Producers Union. Flood Relief
Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 3
At the recent conference of Parliamentary representatives of the North Coast electorates and the executive officers of the P.P.U. certain…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Letter to the Editor. Flood Warnings
Macleay Argus · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 7
Sir,--For wireless communication between Bellbrook and Kempsey two transmitting and two receiving equipments will be necessary. For…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Assistance to Flood Cases
Macleay Argus · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 4
Mr. J. J. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., writes to us as follows: "I have interviewed the Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank, New South Wales (Rural…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Flood Damage
Macleay Argus · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 4
Messrs. J. J. Fitzgerald and Theo. Hill, M's.L.A., have written to the Macleay Shire Council stating they have so far been unable to arrange a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Flood-affected Farmers
The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 4
WE have received the following communication from Mr. J. J. Fitzgerald, M.L.A.: Parliament House, Sydney, August 18, 1921…
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Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 August 1921 · page 2
Mr. Theo. Hill, M.L.A., forwarded a letter to the Shire Council which he received from Mr. J. Garlick, Under-Secretary, stating that the Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Toll of the Flood
Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 8
At last meeting of the Tweed Shire Council the Inspector reported that 12 head of dead hones and cattle were disposed of at the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Flood Damage
Macleay Argus · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 4
Mr. Theo. Hill, M.L.A., has informed the Macleay Shire Council that he, in company with Messrs. Fitzgerald and Price, M's.L.A., had an interview with…
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