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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1939

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Sheep Classing As a Means of Increasing Profits

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 3

However small the flock, it pays to class it periodically. The beat time to class is just before shearing, as the sheep are then…

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Bushfire Prevention Mr. H. A. Flood's Address. Need for Organisation

North West Champion · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 1

In the course of an address to the Moree Rotary Club last week, Mr. H. A. Flood, of "Kurrabooma," stated that the recent…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Jetting for Sheep Blowfly How to Prepare the Calcium Arsenite Mixture

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 2

The recent abnormally abundant rains make a severe wave of blowfly strike probable during April and May, and it is by an…

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Shire Council Flood Damage

Manilla Express · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council it was decided to make application to the Department of Works and Local…

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At the Capitol Theatre. "Storm Over Bengal."

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 1

The main attraction at the Capitol Theatre to-night and Friday night will be "Storm Over Bengal," featuring Patric Konwles, Richard Cromwell and…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Tree Planting Preparation of the Ground

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

It In again seasonable to remind farmers that the time for tree planting is at hand, and that the best results will be…

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Road Works in Progress More Contractors Fined Repairing Flood Damage

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 3

He following road works and improvements were reported upon by the Engineer (Mr. D. Sky) at the monthly meeting of the…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Root and Crown Rot in Flower Crops Soil Sterilisation For Prevention

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 3

Root and crown rot, caused by various parasitle, soil-inhabiting fungi, is one of the commonest diseases to which flower crops are…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Farming Methods Cost of Continuous Cropping Need For Wiser Farming Methods

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 May 1939 · page 2

There is every evidence that we are coming to the end of the first prodigal period in our farming, and that for reasons each…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Preparations for Shearing Jobs That Should Be Attended to Now

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 7

Unless proper attention has been given beforehand to the shed, yards, machinery and equipment, there is considerable…

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Winter Begins. Rain, Snow and Floods. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 4

Winter begins officially to-day, with the official forecast of rain, snow and floods. Heavy falls of rain, with likely local floodings, are forecast for…

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Municipal Matters Construction of Keepit Dam Urged Flood Lighting of Town Hall To Remain

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 2

In reply to a query, the secretary of the Local Government Association, Mr. A. R. Bluett, advised the Municipal Council…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Pasture Mixtures Tendency To Simplification

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 3

During recent years research workers have given close attention to problems connected with seeds mixtures for pastures, especially to…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Bagged Wheat Arrangements for Handling Statement by Dept

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 6

Arrangements for Government grain elevators to handle bagged wheat where congestion occurs at elevated stations…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Wheat Handling Next Season's Arrangements

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 6

The Minister for Agriculture, Major the Hon. A. D. Reid, M.L.A., announces that after giving very careful consideration…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Wheat Prospects for 1939-40 Season Reduction of Area Sown

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 3

The area sown to wheat (for hay and grain) last season was 5,120,600 acres, according to a report issued by the Bureau of…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Lucerne a Reminder Regarding Cultivation and Top-dressing

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 4

Whe[?]r lucerne is grown for cutting or for grazing, an annual cultivation at least is necessary, the first in the late winter…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Flood Belief Grant In Sight.—

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 1

In connection with the application for a flood relief grant of £150 for minor roads, the Namoi Shire Council has been asked by the Department…

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Budget Storm SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 1

When the debate on Lang's censure motion was resumed in the Legislative Assembly this morning, Mr. MeGirr (Labor) denounced the…

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Heavy Rain in Moree. Further Showers Expected

North West Champion · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 1

Heavy rain, has fallen in the district during the last two days. Up to 9 a.m. this morning the rainfall registered at the Moree Post…

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