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Northern Rivers · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1945

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Mayor's Tribute to Flood Workers

Northern Star · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 7

"This has been the most serious visitation in the history of this town and we have a lot of problems to solve," said the Mayor (Ald…

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Flood Damage at Stratheden

Northern Star · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 7

CAISINO, Sunday.—Among the sufferers from the flood were Messrs. W. Sullivan and Sons, of Stratheden, whose Large White…

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When Flood Victims May Interview Rationing Officer

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 2

Mr W. N. Duggan, the officer of the, Rationing Commission who is in Murwillumbah to assist flood victims in connection…

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L. Richmond Floods Worst On Record

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 7

Last week's flood was the worst yet experienced on the Lower Richmond. At Woodburn the river rose to 13ft. 3m on Wednesday night,…

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Flood Victims' Gratitude

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 3

Sir,—Pages could be written of the acts of heroism, deeds of kindness, and hospitality shown by dozens of people during the flood…

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Letters to The Editor the Flood and After

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 3

Sir,—A tribute must be paid to a section of the Lismore people for the great courage and fortitude they displayed once they realised…

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Rent Concession Sought for Flood Victims

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 4

A recommendation that landlords be asked to allow at least two weeks' rent to tenants who had suffered heavily in the…

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Need for Flood Organisation (To the Editor)

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 4

Sir,—The flood has subsided. Now is the opportune time to establish a permanent "Lismore Flood Supervision Committee."…

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Anthony's Message to Victims of Flood

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 5

Mr H. L. Anthony, MHR, returned to the Tweed on Monday night after three days spent in the flooded…

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Priorities for Victims of Flood

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday: The highest possible purchase priorities had been given to people in the North Coast flood areas,…

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Floods' Effect on Butter Output

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Butter production has been considerably lowered owing to the floods in the dairying areas and the…

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Forms for Stating Flood Damage

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 2

To facilitate an accurate survey of flood damage to property in Murwillumbah and the Tweed district, Murwillumbah…

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After the Flood Recording Details of Straying Stock

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 3

LISMORE, Tuesday: Bureaux have been established at all police stations in flood-devasted areas to record particulars of…

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£7000 Flood Damage to Tweed Shire Roads

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 2

Flood damage to Tweed Shire roads is estimated at about £7000 by Tweed Shire Council Engineer (Mr A. L. Horniman). He told the council meeting yesterday that…

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Convalescent Airmen Send £15 Toward Flood Relief

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 2

A cheque for £15 has been received by Murwillumbah Flood Relief Committee from a Medical…

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Organisation Need in Times of Flood

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 4

Better organisation to cope with floods in the future was urged at last night's meeting of Lismore Chamber of Commerce. Mr. J. V…

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Flood Inquiry From England

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 5

When news of Lismore's flood reached England, Flt.-Sgt. W. L. Grainger sent a cable to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B…

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Flood Hospitality

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 6

Sir,—Approximately 60 North Lismore residents, victims of last week's devastating flood, received outstanding hospitality in the…

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Flood Damage in Casino District

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 7

CASINO, Tuesday.—Roads in Tomki Shire area suffered damage to the extent of £9000 as the result of heavy rain and floodings. This…

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Priorities for Wire for Flood Areas

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 5

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—The highest possible purchase priorities had been given to people in North Coast flood areas, said the Minister…

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