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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1911

279 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 14

Flood Pfevention. Public Meeting

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 February 1911 · page 2

A meeting of townspeople, convened by the Mayor to discuss the flood prevention scheme was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last night. The Mayor presided,…

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Flood Prevention. Public Meeting

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 February 1911 · page 2

A meeting of townspeople, convened by the Mayor to discuss the flood prevention scheme was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last night. The Mayor presided,…

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Flood Prevention

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 3

A slight error occurred in our report of tile meeting called to consider the best means of preventing the flooding of the town, in describing the embankment…

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Brisbane Fat Stock Sales. Four days of dry weather and sunshine have dispelled all fear of a flood, at any rate for the present, and made the the roads far more presentable than they were a week

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

D[?]lg[?]ty and Co., Ltd., report:— At Enogg[?]ra sales to-day about 4100 sheep were penned. The market opened firm and advanced from [?] 61 to 2s, but towards…

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Flood Prevention

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 3

A slight error occurred in our report, of the meeting called to consider the best means of preventing the Hooding of the town. In describing the embankment…

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Heavy Rain

Manilla Express · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 2

Mr. Adam Bell informs us that an exceptionally heavy fail of rain occurred at his place on Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday morning…

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Heavy Floods

Manilla Express · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

Owing to floods on the Barwon no mails are running between Collarendebri and Walgett for over a week…

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Through Floods to Matrimony

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 2

Five couples came through flood waters From the famous opal fields of Lightning Ridge to Clooraway Hotel, Walgett where they were married. The Rev…

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Through Floods to Matrimony

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 2

Five couples came through flood waters from the famous opal fields of Lightning Ridge to Gooraway Hotel, Walgett where they were married. The Rev…

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Disastrous Cyclone

Manilla Express · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 2

News reached Sydney yesterday of a disastrous cyclone which raged over New Caledonia. Much damage was done to property and crops. The…

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The Tamworth Sports Ground. Council Decides to Fence at Once. No Assistance Prom Government at Present. Will the Fence Block Flood Waters!

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 2

As is known, the Tamworth Sports Ground was recently removed from the control of trustees and vested in the Municipal Council. The first problem…

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The Tamworth Sports Ground. Council Decides to Fence at Once. No Assistance From Government at Present. Will the Fence Block Flood Waters?

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 2

As is known, the Tamworth Sports Ground was recently removed from the control of trustees and vested in the Municipal Council. The first problem…

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Heavy Storm in Sydney. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 2

A terrific thunderstorm occurred in Sydney early this morning. Rain fell in forrents and many low-lying parts were [?]. Very little damage was reported…

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Heavy Storm in Sydey. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 2

A terrific thunderstorm occurred in Sydney early this morning, Pain fell in torrents and many low-lying parts were flooded. Very little damage was reported…

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Floods in Melbourne. Melbourne

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 2

Further heavy ruins have fallen in Melbourne. Floods have occurred in a number of suburbs. The subway at the railway station at Moidialloc is 7 feet under water…

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Floods in Melbourne. Melbourne

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 2

Further heavy ruins have fallen in Melbourne. Floods have occurred in a number of suburbs. The subway at the railway station at Moidialloc is 7 feet under water…

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Keepit. Storms

Manilla Express · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 5

On Thursday and Friday last sharp rain storms passed over the larger portion of this part of the district. On Thursday an inch of…

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Special Express Wires Sydney, Tuesday. Violent Storms. in City and Country

Manilla Express · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 2

A violent thunderstorm passed over the city and suburbs last night. At Leichhardt five cottages were unroofed, and the roofs carried…

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[?] Observer Wednesday, March 15, 1911. Flood Protection

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 2

The report of the Cockburn Shire Engineer, presented at the last meeting of the Council, with reference to the cause of floods on Nemingha Flats, has some…

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Cyclone at Cairns. Great Damage Done., Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 10

A terrific cyclone, with torrential rain, caused great damage at Cairns. The wind reached a velocity of about 60 miles an hour. Balconies were carried away, houses…

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