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Mid North Coast · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1944

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Cyclonic Storm. Disorganisation of Telephone and Telegraphic Systems. Fifteen Miles of Posts Down

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 4

One of the worst cyclonic storms ever reported on this part of the coast was experienced on Monday, December 27. occurring about 6 p.m…

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Cyclone Strikes Monkerai. with Terrific Force Trees Levelled

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1944 · page 2

On the afternoon of Monday, 27th December, a big storm was experienced in Dungog and district, and the wind reached gale force. Some…

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Flood Damage Christmas Week Rains Shire Seeks £2000 Grant

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 January 1944 · page 2

Torrential rains during the Christmas-New Year week were responsible for flooded rivers and creeks and the heaviest flood in…

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Rain Storms

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 1

Mr. Leslie McMaugh wrties: — The recent heavy falls of rain, especially on the upper reaches have caused snuch havoc to bridges and culverts,…

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Willawarrin Still More Storms

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 2

Still another storm here on Thursday morning, during the course of which very severe lightning was experienced, but happily no damage has…

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Cyclone Hits Monkerri

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 January 1944 · page 2

In a cyclonic storm at Monkerri (Dungog district) on December 27, over 1000 acres of land had all trees thereon levelled and some eight…

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Cyclone Near Grafton Trees Fell Like Ninepins

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 January 1944 · page 2

Relating his experience in a cyclone which swept the Cangai-South Grafton road on Thursday, Cr. W. M. Hughes, of Copmanhurst Shire, told…

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Flood Warnings

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 19 January 1944 · page 2

Mr. N. L. Parker, Shire Clerk, has been notified by Kempsey Police Office that suitable arrangements have been made for the Constable at…

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Flood Warnings River Readings at Bellbrook

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 3

In a letter to Macleay Shire Council yesterday Sergt. Turner, Kempsey police, advised that suitable arrangements had been made with the…

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Flood Damage Being Investigated

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 3

The following letter has been received by Mr. R. S. Vincent, ML A, from Mr. Jas. McGirr, Minister for Local Government:…

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War News in Brief. Russians Storm River Bug

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 1

The Russians have stormed their way across the River Bug, leaving the Germans no choice but to continue their costly retreat to the…

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Gale Causes Great Damage in Sydney

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 25 April 1944 · page 2

A freak gale struck Sydney early on Monday morning, causing great damage in many suburban areas. The wind reached a velocity of 70 miles…

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Mr. Edwin Gale

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 April 1944 · page 2

Mr. Edwin Gale, of Stuart's Point, aged 88 years, passed away in Sydney on Friday. The casket was brought to Kempsey on the train Monday…

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The War. the Calm Before the Storm?

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 2

London: As day follows day without news of what is happening at the front, tension is mounting in Moscow,…

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Flood Damage

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 2

In a report to the Council, the Engineer stated : "All works which were scheduled under flood damage and a list, which were presented to…

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Stop Press Beyond Hitler Line Allies Flow on Like a Flood London

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 5

Whilst the Anzio and Fifth Army forces have linked up, the Eighth Army, meanwhile, is streaming through the Liri Valley, from where…

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Flood Damage Council Receives £1000

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 4

Owing to the heavy rain early this year to roads, bridges and culverts, the Shire Engineer (Mr. Hodgkinson) estimated the total…

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Flood Grant Vote of £300

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 3

The Local Government Department advised the Macleay Shire Council meeting yesterday of a grant of £300 on works estimated to cost £600, for…

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River Flood Chant

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 August 1944 · page 2

Old Man River, stay away from my patch Over in the valley where I hoe and scratch;…

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Flood Rains

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 3

After a few showery days, torrential rain descended on Wednesday and Wednesday ngiht, the registration being about seven inches…

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