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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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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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,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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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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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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:…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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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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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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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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;…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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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