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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1920

217 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 8 of 11

Narrabri Flood Damage. £1000 WANTED. Department Offers only £100

Daily Observer · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 1

The issue of a thousand pounds—in round figures—is the amount required by the Narrabri Council for the purpose of repairing the damage done by the Hood…

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Flood Aftermath Sheep Trespass Case

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 1

A trespass case of interest was heard at the Police Court on Monday, when D. I. Bridge sued P. J. O'Brien for the recovery of £10, representing…

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Wee Waa Flood Damage. Wee Waa

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 1

An officer of the Chief Secretary's Department is here investigating reported cases of distress caused by the flood. The streets are in a fearful state, the…

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Horse Gale

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 2

Crane and Co. announce in this issue that they will held a horse sale at the show ground yards, More, on Thursday, September 30…

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The Taxation Deluge

Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 2

If the hints, nods and winks of the political prophets, are reliable, Northern taxpayers should soon have further reason to comprehend the need for…

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Ruined by the Floods. Some Stockowners in North-West

Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 1

Following is an extract from a letter by a man in the North West to a friend at Tamworth:- Poeple have no idea how the water…

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North-west Train Alterations Flood Time-table

Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 5

Following are the North-west line [?]ain alterations consequent upon wash-ways damaging the lines:- The Walgett down mixed train usually…

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I.W.W. MEN. The Decision to Release. Storm of Criticism. Trial by Jury Endangered. Views of Opposition Leaders. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 2

The I.W.W. men. who, it is thought, will be released to-morrow, will be given a public welcome by the Trades and Labor Council at the Town Hall on Friday…

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I.W.W. Storm. Premier's Vigorous Reply. 'Law Vindicated." Constitutional Method and Result. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 2

The State Premier, replying to Sir George Fuller's criticism of the Govern­ment in regard to the I.W.W. prisoners, said he would like to ask Sir George…

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Tamworth P.P. Board. Monthly Meeting. Floods Increase Pear Menace

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 6

The monthly meeting or the Tamworth Pastures Protection Board was held yes­terday. There were present: Directors, Messrs Payne, ("Chairman), Peek Carter,…

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Floods Curtail Prince's Tour. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 1

A Tenterfield message states that owing to floods it has been decided to cut out portion, of the Prince's country tour, particularly the ride from Walgett to…

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Flood Damage in Tug Shire of Namoi. Roads Bridges and Culverts Sadly Knocked About. Results of Engineers Inspection

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 August 1920 · page 1

Reporting to the Council the Shire Engineer (Mr. Irvine) gives the details of the damage done by the flood to the roads and bridges in the large…

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Flood Damage at Narrabri. Narrabri

Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 1

The Namoi Shire Council has received the sum of £450 from the Government as the first instalment of a grant to effect. flood repairs. The amount needed…

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Governor's Speech. Repairing War Ravages. Prince's Visit. Alleviating Flood Damage. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 2

A large crowd attended Parliament House to hear the Governor's Speech read. It stated that during the past twelve…

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Boston Swindles. Investors Storm State House. Vancouver

Daily Observer · Monday 16 August 1920 · page 2

A message from Boston says: The Ponzi investors angrily stormed the State House this afternoon, demanding the Governor to get their money back…

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Damage to Railway Lines. Floods and Washaways

Daily Observer · Monday 16 August 1920 · page 2

Repairs to the lines between Werris Greek and Narrabri are nearing completion. On Friday last, large engires (T type) were run over the Mooki Bridge…

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Cockburn Shire. £100 Granted for Flood Damage. Council Protests

Daily Observer · Monday 16 August 1920 · page 1

The Cockburn Shire Council held a meeting on Friday, to a full attendance with the President, Councillor. Mitchell, in the chair…

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Aerial Record. Sydney to Brisbane. Aviators Run into Two Gales

Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 August 1920 · page 3

Lieutenant R. S. Adair and W. J. Tagg established an aerial record on Friday in a flight from Sydney to Brisbane in an Avro aeroplane equipped…

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Storm Troops Used. General Joffre's Strategy Repeated. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 2

The "Times" Paris correspondent wires: Official despatches from Warsaw disclose that the Poles are acting on General Weygand's advice, and have…

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Peel Shire. Over £3000 Flood Damages. Grant of £300

Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 5

A meeting of the Pest Shire Council was held on Friday to a full attendance, the President, Cr. Peek, presiding. FINANCE REPORT…

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