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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1941

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Storms

Manilla Express · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 3

Storms accompanied by heavy rain, passed over Manilla district on Saturday. Manilla recorded 43 points, but very heavy…

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Severe Storm Damages Street Lighting

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 November 1941 · page 1

During the severe electric storm at dusk on Monday afternoon, the main street light time switch in the Dewhurst street sub-station was badly…

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Destructive Storm

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 December 1941 · page 2

On Thursday evening, Manilla experienced a very severe storm that caused much damage. The centre of the storm was a mile…

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Flood Lighting Prohibited

Manilla Express · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 2

The State Premier, Mr. McKell, announces that emergency restrictions covering the use of Neon, flood lighting for…

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