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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1950

368 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 19

Rabbit Victims of Flood

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 1

DENILIQUIN, Friday.— Employees of the famous Boonoke Stud merino property yesterday killed more…

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Money For Roads Flood-Damaged

The Inverell Times · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 1

“As the floods caused great damage to roads and bridges, one of the earliest tasks must be…

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Storm Showers

The Inverell Times · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 4

A sharp storm struck Inverell on Wednesday afternoon and 48 points of rain were recorded. This rain was appreciated…

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Floods Manace Winnipeg

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 8 May 1950 · page 1

WINNIPEG, Monday.—Thousands of flood fighters are [?] to rebuild broken dykes along the banks of the Red River, which has flooded part of Winnipeg and every town but one upstream between this city and the…

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Fire and Flood Cause Damage in Canada Several Deaths In Huge City Blaze

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 8 May 1950 · page 1

QUEBEC, Monday.—At least eight persons lost their lives in a fire which raged unchecked late yesterday in the [?] of Rimouski, population 11,000. [?] whipped by a gale, had destroyed 300…

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Winnipeg Residents Fighting Flood Winnipeg, Mon

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1950 · page 1

Thousands of flood fighters are toiling to rebuild broken dykes along the banks of the Red…

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Flood Fighters Toiling to Check Waters Sweeping Across Canada

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 May 1950 · page 1

WINNIPEG, Monday.—Thousands of flood fighters are toiling to rebuild broken dykes along banks of the Red River which has flooded part of Winnipeg and every town but one upstream between this city and the United States…

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Fire and Flood Continue To Cause Havoc In North America

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 1

NEW YORK, Wednesday.—Four lives were lost and at least a dozen other persons are missing in floods which raged yesterday through the central section of North America, stretching from southern Nebraska to…

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Floods and Fire in North America Parents' Rescue Attempt in Vain New York

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 1

Four lives were lost and at least a dozen other persons are missing in floods which raged…

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More Lives Lost in Canada Flood

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 1

NEW YORK, Wednesday.—Four lives were lost, and at least a dozen other persons are missing in floods which raged yesterday through the…

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Floodlighting Delay Guyra Railway Trucking Yards

Guyra Argus · Thursday 11 May 1950 · page 1

The promise by the Railway Department to floodlight the Guyra railway trucking yards is a long time being…

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Winnipeg Residents Flee Flooded City

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 1

WINNIPEG, Friday.—Canadian army troops fought a battle of the bridges yesterday to keep the main traffic arteries open to thousands of women and children fleeing the flood waters of the rampaging Red River…

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Women, Children Flee From Flood Waters Winnipeg

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 2

Canadian Army troops fought a battle of bridges yesterday to keep the main traffic arteries open…

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Army Aids Flood Refugees

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 1

WINNIPEG, Friday: Canadian army troops fought a “battle of the bridges” yesterday to…

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Thousands Quit Flooded Winnipeg

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 15 May 1950 · page 1

WINNIPEG, Monday.—Twelve thousand citizens left this flooded city yesterday, but authorities said that the evacuation pace was…

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70,000 Daily Leave Flooded Winnipeg Winnipeg

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 May 1950 · page 1

Twelve thousand citizens left this flooded city yesterday, but the authorities said that the evacuation pace…

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Winnipeg Flood Crisis Continues

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 17 May 1950 · page 1

WINNIPEG, Wednesday.—Although the flood threat from the swollen Red River to Winnipeg decreased slightly yesterday, the…

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Winnipeg Flood Waters Receding

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 17 May 1950 · page 1

WINNIPEG, Wednesday.— Although the flood threat from the swollen Red River to Winnipeg decreased…

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Winnipeg Still Menaced by Flood

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 1

WINNIPEG, Friday.—Heavy winds pounded the flood waters of the Red River against the sudden dykes of this battered…

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Mass Evacuation Likely in Winnipeg Flood

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 1

WINNIPEG, Friday.—Heavy winds pounded the flood waters of the Red River against the sodden dykes of this battered city yesterday, and mass evacuation may still be necessary…

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