Fire Break Out in Flood Debris -- Home Threatened in Pola Creek Blaze
Macleay Argus · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 3
A fire which broke out in flood debris shortly before noon yesterday threatened a home, and associate dwellings at Pola Creek. Fortunately, the wind favoured the fight put up by the residents…
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Macleay Argus · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 2
INVESTIGATIONS to determine what measures are necessary to control floodwaters of coastal and inland rivers of northern New South Wales are being carried out up to the limits imposed by the shortage of qualified investigational staff…
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The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 1
With 6037 points of rain recorded in 1949, it was Taree's wettest year for 19 years. We have to go back to 1930 to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Some Effects of Summer Storms at Wagga Soil Conservation Research Station, 1947-48
Macleay Argus · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 7
D. L. Lamy, H.D.A., Officer-in-Charge, said that just on a decade has passed since the Soil Conservation Service of N.S.W. came…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Alternate Dry Road During Flooding on Lower Manning
The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 January 1950 · page 4
Mr. L. C. Jordan, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Minister for Transport:—I refer again to your personal…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Strike And Floods Seriously Affected Railway's Revenue
The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 January 1950 · page 1
Due to the dislocation of the train services owing to the coal strike and floods during 1849, Taree's inwards goods revenue was £2517 down on the previous year's figures. The most serious drop, however, was in outwards produce…
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The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 2
At Mondny's meeting of the Manning Shire Council a letter was received from the Premier stating that Council request for an army duck to be…
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The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 1
Calling of a public meeting to consider flood warning and other plans and the erection of a river guage at Mount George, were flood protection…
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Macleay Argus · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 1
A well-known Gladstone man, Walter J. Peterson, is believed to have lost his life while crossing the Macleay River between Smithtown and Gladstone during the height of gale force winds in the…
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The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 2
Wauchope "Gazette": It was bad enough to sit in the comfort of one's home en Wednesday night and listen to the howling wind and driving rain…
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The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 4
Calling of a public meeting to consider flood warning and other plans and the erection of a river guage at Mount George, were flood protection…
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Macleay Argus · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 6
Several people who were forced into tents at the Kempsey Showground through the flood face another crisis as to…
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The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 January 1950 · page 2
On Wednesday and Thursday heavy rain, accompanied by gale force winds, lashed most of the State. The Manning received the brunt of…
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The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 January 1950 · page 8
During a recent electrical storm, a cow was struck by lightning in the yard where Mr. P. Stone was milking. The storm put many…
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The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 January 1950 · page 2
Taree received almost two inches of rain from storms on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The official recording was 185 points…
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The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 January 1950 · page 1
It was bad enough to sit in the comfort of one's home on Wednesday night and listen to the howling wind and driving rain, wondering if the roof…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Twins Born in Truck During Raging Storm
Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 1
It was bad enough to sit in the comfort of one's home on Wednesday night and listen to the howling wind and driving…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Twins Born in Cab of Truck During Raging Storm
The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 1
It was bad enough to sit in the comfort of one's home on Wednesday night and listen to the howling wind and driving rain, wondering if…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Flood Victims Have to Find New Homes
Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 1
Four families, rendered homeless through the August flood, must leave their temporary accommodation in tents at the…
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Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 1
According to information be fore the Kempsey Municipal Council, the State Government is preparing data in connection…
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