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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1941

44 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 3

Flood Damage in the Shire

Manilla Express · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

Mr. Cameron of the District Engineers, Department of Public Works, is in Manilla district at present making an inspection…

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Application For Flood Damage Relief

Manilla Express · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

At the last Municipal Council meeting the Mayor reported that he had an interview with Mr. W. A. Chaffey, M.L.A., regarding…

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MANILLA & District News Storm Damage in Mandowa Shire

Manilla Express · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 1

From all sections of the Mandowa Shire come complaints of storm damage to roads and at the monthly meeting of the Mandowa…

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Feat by Cunnamulla Airman 5200 Flood-bound Sheep Saved From Starvation

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 2

During the recent abnormal rains and floods, 5200 sheep, the property of the Elsinora Pastoral Co., were marooned on an Island of barely…

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Further Wide Flood Damage Summarised Estimates for Grants West Water Supply Improved

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 March 1941 · page 4

The wide extent of further flood damage to roads throughout the Namoi Shire was detailed by the Engineer, Mr. D. SKy in his report to…

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Long Flat Flooded

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 2

Heavy rain fell on the mountain between Manilla and Upper Manilla on Friday last. A sea of water poured down onto Long…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Training the Horse Kindness Is Essential

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 3

Perhaps the most desirable quality of a good horsemaster is a kindly temperament. In the training and education of horses several natural…

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Repairing Flood Damage on Shire Roads General Matters

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

The following progress report, including the recommendations made by the Engineer (Mr. D. Sky) was adopted at the monthly…

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Big Battle Pending Latest Balkan Developments Flood of German Propaganda London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 1

Events in Greece are plainly moving rapidly to wards a large scale clash with the British and Greeks' backs to "the wall." Apart from a Cairo communique announcing that…

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Municipal Council Secures £100 For Flood Damage

Manilla Express · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 1

The Minister for Works and Local Government, Hon. L. O. Martin, M.L.A., has advised Mr. W. A. Chaffey, M.L.A., as…

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Flood Damage £250 GRANT

North West Champion · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 1

Mr. Roy Heferen, M.L.A. for Barwon, has been informed by the Minister for Works and Local Government, in response to his…

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Cyclone at Calcutta Calcutta

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 1

Five thousand are reported drowned during a cyclone which struck numerous villages on the Ganges delta…

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Severe Storm Kills 40. SANTIAGO

North West Champion · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

A message from Santiago states that a severe storm which raged in Central Chile for, seven days killed 40 and seriously disrupted traffic…

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Severe Storm In Chile SANTIAGO (Chile) Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

A severe storm which raged in Central Chile for seven days Wiled forty persons, seriously disrupted traffic…

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"The Present Merely The Calm Before Storm". Japanese Spokesman Heavy R.A.F. Raids On German Territories Far Eastern Situation Calmer LONDON

North West Champion · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

The Tokio Government spokesman, in a press interview to-day, said, "Now isn't the time to fuss over whether Japan should enter war. "The present is merely the calm before the storm…

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Flood Prediction

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 October 1941 · page 1

The long-range forecaster, Mr. Inlgo Jones, believes his theories will be advanced greatly if, as he expects, great storm bursts over Australia in…

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Flood Relief Work

Manilla Express · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 2

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night it was decided to spend £50 on unemployed labour to carry out work…

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Cyclonic Storm Buildings Wrecked Wheat Crops Damaged

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 1

Torrential rain, accompanied by strong wind was experienced throughout the district yesterday. At some places the gate attained…

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Moree's 305 Points In One Hour Fierce Storm. Woman Receives Electric Shock

North West Champion · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 1

Moree experienced its fiercest storm for some years on Monday afternoon: The storm broke at about 1.45 o'clock and continued…

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British Troops are on Move Long Awaited Offensive Begins 50 Mile Advance Through Desert Storms Attacks by Sea, Land arid Air LONDON

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 1

Under cover of a violent sandstorm, the British Imperial Army at dawn yesterday morning launched the eagerly awaited attack on Cyrenaica, along the 140 miles front stretching from Sollum to Jarabub. Last…

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