Aerial Pictures Of Lismore During Great Flood
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 1
These pictures loaned by the Brisbane "Telegraph" show Lismore partly submerged by the greatest flood in the town's history. The pictures were taken by a "Telegraph" photographer from an R.A.A.F. plane dropping food supplies to marooned residents, and show views of Lismore after the flood had started to subside. LEFT: View from South Lismore showing railway line in foreground, the main traffic bridges and the business centre at right in the background. RIGHT: Photo taken over Recreation Ground looking towards the business centre. Another aerial picture taken on Tuesday morning looking along Dawson Street towards…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Reprinted From Thursday Morning's Primus Stove Issue Worst Flood In Lismore's History Gallant Rescue Work Narrowly Averted Loss Of Life Property Damage Estimated At Hundreds Of Thousands
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 5
Lismore has experienced the most devastating flood in its history. Although there was no loss of life, due to the gallant efforts of the police, assisted by volunteers, the loss of property has been enormous. It is impossible, with any degree of accuracy, to assess the damage, but hundreds of thousands of pounds are involved. Business people have lost goods and fittings which in most cases, are irreplaceable. Damage to premises…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Flood Sidelights
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 4
Amidst all the heartbreaks and losses caused by the flood, there were numerous side lights and humorous situations to relieve the strain and tension under which all were working…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Flood May Cause District Unemployment
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 4
The opinion that the flood may result in considerable district unemploymenet for a period was expressed yesterday by Mr. C. A…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →What Flood?
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 2
A woman's hairdressing salon, where most of the fittings and plant were removed to safety upstairs,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The 1931 Flood
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 4
In Lismore's last big flood of February 6, 1931, rainfall figures for the district were claimed to be North Coast records. For the six…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Northern Star Published Daily at Lismore. Saturday, June 16, 1945. The Flood; And After
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 4
AS the nightmare hours of the flood begin to recede, there is an opportunity to take stock. On the material side we are…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →More Pictures of the Flood---and the Aftermath
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 8
TOP LEFT: Crethar's air conditioned cafe in Molesworth Street before the flood and afterwards. The capsized soda fountain weighs nearly eight ton and is 32ft. long. BOTTOM LEFT: View of river taken from the main traffic bridge looking south, CENTRE: Canoeing party in Molesworth Street with Jim Scollay, a member of the "paddles" TOP RIGHT: The Church of Christ corner of keen and Magellan Street. Small picture underneath shows the partly submerged Methodist Church. BOTTOM RIGHT: The main traffic bridge from the Royal Hotel corner…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →No Coupons Needed To Replace Losses In Flood
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 3
Senator S. Amour, representing the Federal Government, told a public meeting in Lismore last night that goods lost in the flood could be replaced couponfree. There was conflict of authority, however,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Flood Disaster for Lismore Traders May Take Years to Recoup Losses
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 3
A variety of factors contributed to making the flood the greatest disaster ever to hit Lismore traders. Some escaped remarkably lightly, but to the majority the losses suffered represent heavy—and to some crippling—blows from which they may take years to recover…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Help for Flood Victims
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 3
Women's organisations and the Salvation Army have stepped into the breach and are doing a splendid job assisting victims of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Launch Broke Windows Where Flood Failed
Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1945 · page 3
Not all the serious damage was caused by the flood waters. When a big launch cruised down Magellan Street on Tuesday morning the wash surged against shop windows with terrific force. There was a crunching sound as five…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →First Passenger Train Since Flood
Tweed Daily · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 2
The first passenger train for a week arrived at Murwillumbah on Saturday night. It was an express from Sydney and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Relief Body Given Picture of Flood Loss on Tweed
Tweed Daily · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 2
A picture of the damage caused on the Tweed by last week's record flood, as far as is yet known, was given by representative town and district spokesman to members of the New…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Flood Damage Nearly Made Them Cry !
Tweed Daily · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 2
Press reports of some aspects of flood devastation had been exaggerated, but in others the picture had not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Heavy Stock Loss In Flood Areas
Northern Star · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 4
The loss of thousands of head of stock, and heavy damage to pastures, is almost certain to cause a complete stoppage of dairy production in the Mid and Lower Richmond flood areas for the next three months…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Govt. Aid to Clear Flood Filth Menace to Health
Northern Star · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 4
Immediate action to clear flood filth and debris from many homes in low-lying areas of Lismore would be financed by the Government in the interest of the health of the community. This assurance was givens…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Northern Star Published Daily at Lismore. Monday, June 18, 1945. Why Not A Flood Plan?
Northern Star · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 4
A REMARKABLE amount of very fine rescue and salvage work was accomplished during the flood. It was so fine, in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Flood Issue Notice to Newsagents
Northern Star · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 4
As the "Northern Star" telephones are still out of commission, district newsagents requiring additional copies of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Salvation Army Did Big Job During Flood
Northern Star · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 5
Although many organisations and individuals contributed to the safety, comfort and relief of flood victims, the work of the…
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