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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1948

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

Approximately £20,000 Damage by Hail at Bingara Strong Gale and Rain Damages Bellata Crops. No Extensive Damage in Moree Area

North West Champion · Monday 8 November 1948 · page 1

A severe hurricane and hail-storm at Bingara yesterday caused damage estimated at approximately £20,000 to dwellings and business places, three houses and a bakehouse being completely demolished…

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Hurricane and Deluge Wreaks Havoc Throughout Moree Inestimable Damage Wrought When Gale Strikes Town

North West Champion · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 1

A HURRICANE, WHICH FOR VELOCITY AND DEVASTATION, UNPRECEDENTED IN MOREE'S HISTORY, SWEPT THE TOWN THIS AFTERNOON ABOUT 3.45…

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Heavy Thunderstorm

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 1

A violent thunderstorm swept Narrabri at half past two this afternoon. Torrential rain was accompanied by intense lightning and a cyclonic gale…

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Official Survey of Moree's Damage By Gale Commenced Assurance of Timber and Iron Priorities

North West Champion · Monday 20 December 1948 · page 1

Scenes of complete wreckage and devastation after Thursday's mile-a-minute gale are evident throughout Moree's business centre and residential areas, the majority of townspeople spending their…

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CR. H. A. Flood Elected President of Boomi Shire. Cr. G. E. Kirkby—Deputy

North West Champion · Thursday 30 December 1948 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Boomi Shire Council, Councillor H. A. Flood was elected President of the Boomi Shire Council…

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