Flood Conditions Cause Bridges to Deteriorate Position Serious In Murray Shire
The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 2
THE serious position regarding bridges within Murray Shire was reviewed for councilâs information by the engineer, Mr. M. R. Cover, at Mondayâs meeting. Council will recommend the acceptance of the tender…
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Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 August 1952 · page 3
SYDNEY, Sun.—A RAAF helicopter to-day carried 2000 Ib of bread, meat and flour to 350 flood bound people in MacDonald Valley. Floods and landslides had isolated the people for more than 2 weeks. MacDonald Valley is west of Gosford, and 16 miles north of Wiseman's…
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Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 August 1952 · page 1
LONDON Sun.—Floodwaters, five feet deep still swirled through devastated Devon villages to-day after soldiers, firemen and police toiled all night attempting to check the spread of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British flood disaster 13 bodies found
Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 12
LONDON, Mon.: Thirteen bodies have so far been recovered in the North Devon flood disaster area…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Floods Cause Widespread Damage to Roads Conargo Shire Engineer’s Report
The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 5
WIDESPREAD damage to shire roads by recent floodings in creeks has been reported by the shire engineer, Mr. D. Shields, to the Conargo Shire Council. When council met last…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Big Murray flood near Mildura
Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 August 1952 · page 3
MELBOURNE, Tues.: Constant patrols on levee banks along the flooded Murray River near Mildura are being carried out following…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Two Flood Victims Identified
Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 August 1952 · page 16
LONDON, Wed.: Two girls missing in last weekend’s Devon flood disaster were identified today as Gwen Oxley, 23, and Joyce…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →N.S.W. Govt. gives £30,000 for flood relief
Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 August 1952 · page 10
SYDNEY, Wed.: The NSW Government proposed to make available £30,000 for flood relief in the Hunter and Macley districts,…
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The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 1
A donation of £83 by the Eurolie Pastoral Co. which was paid to the Municipal Council by the company's agent will not be…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Engineer Queries Flood Works Cost Main Roads Dept. is Quibbling About Payment, Mayor Says
The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 2
A CHARGE of quibbling was made, against the Depart of Main Roads by the Mayor of Hay (Ald. J. P. Flood) at a meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday, when a letter from the Divisional Engineer…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gum Creek Road Caused Local Flooding Causeway Suggested
The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 4
THE building of causeways in the Gum Creek Road to prevent flooding of adjoining country has been suggested to the Murrumbidgee Shire, whose engineer Mr. Daly, will report on the subject…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Another £30,000 for Flood Victims
Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 August 1952 · page 8
CANBERRA, Fri.: Prime Minister Menzies today informed the NSW Premier, Mr. Cahill, that the Commonwealth Government…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Gale Damage in District
The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 2
The gale force winds which swept the district on Sunday, blew down a high tension electricity line carrying power to Mungadal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Barnes “storm” blows up again: involves doctor
Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 15
SYDNEY, Mon.: Victorian Board of Control member (Dr. A. Robertson) will fee asked for an explanation of a remark lie made on Saturday about Sid Barnes, the international…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →"Floods" Make News
The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 2
Hay has been experiencing a "flood" year in more ways than one. A few months ago the town successfully withstood the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shire Council's Battle with Flood Waters
The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 1
THE Waradgery Shire's tattle to keep open the Booligal Road, threatened by miles of flood water, is proving very expensive, but will no doubt be less expensive than restoring the road if washed away, the Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Murrumbidgee Shire Details Wanted of Flood Work
The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 4
Darlington Point will not receive a grant to assist its flood prevention work without submission by the Murrumbidgee…
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Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 3
Officers of the Royal Engineers survey the wreckage in readiness for repair and demolition work to begininthe flood-ravaged town of Lynmouth, in North Devon, England…
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Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 1
A police officer keeps in touch with headquarters by “walkie-talkie” radio, while rescue workers search the debris in the main street of Lynmouth, Devon, England. Thirty people lost their lives, including two…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Floods and More Floods
Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1952 · page 7
"The unfortunate people whose homes have once again been devastated by flood must have our sympathy", said Alderman J. Bales,…
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