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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1938

62 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 4

Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Agricultural Knowledge The Service Provided by The Department

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 3

"There is more worth-while Information to be had for the asking on agriculture and its allied sciences than in any other field of knowledge,"…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences for Good Wheat Crops Favourable Weather Conditions

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 3

During the latter part of May the North West received the most beneficial and opportune rains for many years, states Mr…

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Cyclone Ringlock Fence Comes Ready to Strain Up

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 7

There is no time wasted with Cyclone. The complete Cyclone ringlock fence comes in rolls, ready to strain up in one piece and fix to the posts…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Enemy Of All Weeds Dominating Character Of Grazing Lucerne

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 7

Describing it as "the enemy of all weeds," Mr. K. G. Carn. Weeds Officer of the Department of Agriculture, in the course of a recent…

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Fierce Cyclonic Gale. Endangers Steamer. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 2

The tramp steamer, Llangollen, was almost driven ashore on the North Coast of New Zealand on Saturday during a fierce cyclonic gale…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Humus An Important Factor In Soil Fertility

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 4

Humus—the black or dark brown substance of vegetable origin which gives to surface soils a characteristic darker color as…

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Forecasting Drought and Flood. Can Scientists Find a Method? New Federal Research

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 3

Science has transformed human existence in a generation, but is as baffled as in the days when Clement Wragge studied the influence of sunspots by…

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Forecasting Drought and Flood Can Scientists Find a Method? New Federal Research

North West Champion · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 1

Science has transformed human existence in a generation, but is as bafried as in the days when Clement Wragge studied the influence of…

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Chinese Floods Peasants Endangered SHANGHAI, Wednesday

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 1

The Yellow River has burst its banks at the intersection of the Grand Canal, one hundred miles eastward of the existing gaps…

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Floods in China Japs Change Plans SHANGHAI

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 1

The floods in China will have a major effect on the war. The Japanese High Command will be forced to make drastic changes in its plan of…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Soil Erosion Our Biggest Problem Government to take Action

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 4

Discussing at a recent conference of farmers the national aspect of soil conservation, the Acting-Director of the recently created Soil…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Lay-out of Shearing Sheds Some Important Considerations

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 7

In planning a shearing shed observes a departmental leaflet, there are a number of considerations deserving of special mention, namely:…

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Horton In Flood

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 8

The Horton River, after the good falls of rain last week, was running very strongly. The mail car from Narrabri to Bingara was held up for…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences On the Land Important During Shearing Care of the Lambs and Ewes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 3

Special thought should bo given during shearing to ewes with lambs at foot. Dry ewes and wethers present…

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Flood Damage Aids Car Sales

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1938 · page 4

Cleaning silt from car interiors and chassis parts has been the main job of North Hollywood mechanics in that flood-stricken area. The recent weeks…

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In Throes of Storms Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 1

Further heavy storms are reported in parts of New Zealand and in many cases food supplies are practically exhausted…

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Heavy Downpour District Drenched Yesterday Edgeroi Centre of Big Storm

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 August 1938 · page 1

Falling in a torrential downpour at times, the district was dreached by heavy rain yesterday, 212 points being registered at the…

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Latest Telegraphic and Cable News Chalet Fire. Guests Flee in Snow Storm. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 8 August 1938 · page 2

A message from Kosciusko states that the Chalet, Australia's greatest winter resort, was totally destroyed by fire early this morning. Within…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Sheep Classing Characters Desirable in a Merino

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 August 1938 · page 6

However small the flock, periodical classing should be a feature of its management, if it is to give maximum returns…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Unusual Outbreak District Sheep Affected

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 7

The Stock Inspector, Mr. D. J. Walker, placed the following report before the monthly meeting of the Nurrabri P. P. Board…

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