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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1947

204 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 11

Heavy Storm in Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Traffic was brought almost to a standstill, shops, homes and factories were flooded and damage…

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British Vessel Feared Lost In Cyclone Off Burma Coast LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 2

Fears are held that BritishIndia vessel,Sir Harvey Adamson, I carrying 250passengers from Rangoon to Mergui has been lost in a…

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Grant Probable for Storm Damage

The Uralla Times · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 2

Following inspection by a Public Works Department Officer of points in the shire area damaged by storm, a Government…

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Crazy Card Party Aids Flood Relief Fund

Guyra Argus · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 4

A crazy card party held in the C.W.A. Rooms last Wednesday night resulted in £13 being raised. There was a big attendance of players,…

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British Flood Relief Appeal Launched at Guyra

Guyra Argus · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Guyra branch of the Red Cross Society held on Tuesday afternoon, it was decided…

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Great Storm Off Britain Causes Many Deaths LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 1

According to Reuter’s Cork correspondent two Spanish trawlers have been lost with all hands off Fastnet…

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2 Trawlers Lost Latest Victims of Violent Storm LONDON, [?]

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 1

According to Reuter's Cork correspondent, two Spanish trawlers have been lost with all hands off Fastnet. Loss of life is not yet known…

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Destruction of Church Puzzles S.A. Authorities Freak Cyclone Believed Responsible ADELAIDE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

Mystery surrounds the complete destruction of Kongorong Methodist Church, near Mount Gambier…

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Aid For Britain's Flooded Farmers

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 3

The formers of Britain are making impressive efforts to get their flooded lands back into cultivation. It is evident, however, that if the heavy arrears of work are to be overtaken the farmers will be…

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The British Flood Relief Appeal

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 4

A FINE start has been made with the British Flood Relief Appeal in Guyra and district. However, the number of…

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Red Cross Society Organises Flood Relief Fund Uralla Branch's Monthly Meeting

The Uralla Times · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 1

Present at the monthly meet meeting of the Uralla branch of the Red Cross Society were Lady Croft (president), Mesdames E…

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Appeal to Aid U.K Flood Relief

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 4

The Diggers' Inn and Cross Society are combining conduct an appeal a. The [?] when the whole of the tak[?]…

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Britain’s Flood Relief Red Cross Appeal

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 6

It was decided at the monthly meeting of the Inverell Red Cross Branch on Monday last to dose the street receiving tables, which…

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Britains' Flood Stricken Farmer Government Offers Price Inducements to Aid Sowings

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 May 1947 · page 7

The farmers of Britain are making impressive efforts to into cultivation. It is evident, arrears of work are to be…

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British Flood Relief Guyra Pledges Support District to Be Organised

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 4

A committee to support the appeal for the British Flood Relief Appeal being conducted through the Red Cross Society, was…

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Confusion Over Funds Flood Relief and Food for Britain

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 5

The president of the Guyra branch of the Bed Cross Society (Mrs. G. Mitchell) said yesterday that there appeared to be some confusion…

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Aid For Flood Victims

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 13

A committee to support the British Flood Belief Appeal being conducted through the Bed Cross Society, was formed at a public meeting in the. Shire…

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OVER £700 in Hand Flood Relief Fund Red Cross Activities

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 12

The Red Cross drive for funds for British Food and Flood Relief will close on May 31. There is still much confusion in…

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Storm in U.S. Representatives Wool Bill Causes Open Breach Warfare Between Congress And Truman Admistration WASHINGTON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 May 1947 · page 1

Open warfare has commenced between the Truman administration and Congress on the tariff issue. This is reported by Reuter following developments in the House of Representatives yesterday when…

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Diggers' Inn Takings For Flood Relief

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 24 May 1947 · page 4

All this week's takings at The Diggers' Inn will be given to the Flood Relief for Britain Appeal of the Red Cross…

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