Findon Ck. Flooding Eclipsed Record
All previous records were eclipsed by the flood which reached its peak at noon on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arch Garred's house…
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Floods & storms, 1950
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Flood Relief Appeal Launched At Kyogle
An appeal for funds to aid in relieving distress caused by the disastrous floods on the North Coast last week was launched at Kyogle…
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Aerial view of section of Grafton showing the flooded aerodrome. This picture was taken from the transport seaplane which took relief parcels from Sydney on Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →T.l.c. Support for Flood Appeal
SYDNEY, Thursday.—The N.S.W. Trades and Labour Council to-night decided to support the Sydney Lord Mayor's appeal for flood…
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TENTERFIELD, Thursday.— A flood relief appeal, sponsored by the Mayor (Ald. F. P. Kiely) and the Shire President (Cr. E. A…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Appeal for Flood Victims Opened At Byron Bay
BYRON DAY, Thursday,— Byron Bay R.S.L. sub-branch, in conjunction with the C.W.A. and Red Cross, is conducting an appeal on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Flooded Macleay River
An aerial view of the flooded Macleay River taken from the Trans-Ocean Airways seaplane en routs to Grafton with relief supplies for flood victims. The picture was taken, from near the coastline looking west towards Kempsey…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Flood Damage Estimates Growing Daily
SYDNEY, Friday.—Estimates of damage wrought by last week's cyclonic dist urbance assume more tragic proportions daily as the floodwaters recede. While no accurate monetary,…
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KYOGLE, Friday.—A flood relief appeal has been launched at Kyogle in conjunction with the fund opened by the Lord Mayor of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →June Rain 5 Points More Than 1948 Flood Month
The total rainfall for June this year was five points higher than the total June rainfall in 1948, when one of the Richmon's worst floods occurred. The total for June this year was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Canvass for Flood Victims at Byron Bay Today
A house-to-house canvass for contributions to the fund for, Clarence flood victims will be made in Byron Bay today…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sympathy for Flood Victims
A message of sympathy on the distress caused by floods in this district has been received by Donald Ross and Co., auctioneers,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Move Kempsey to Safe Site Suggestion on Floods
SYDNEY, Sunday.—Removal of the flood vulnerable town of Kempsey to a safer site, or the introduction of a national insurance scheme to cover Kempsey and other towns subject to floods, will be discussed by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Scouts And Guides Fine Effort For Grafton Flood Victims
Grafton flood victims will be substantially assisted through the efforts of Kyogle Girl Guides and Boy Scouts and the generosity of local residents. The young people were busy from…
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SYDNEY, Monday.—Music will help flood victims in the north. Mr. Eugene Goossens will conduct the Sydney Symphony…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Salvation Army Flood Appeal
During the week-end two Salvation Army officers passed through Lismore with their second lorry load of food and clothing from…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Banana Losses By Floods Estimated At 225,000 Cases
SYDNEY, Monday.—Banana growers from Coffs Harbour to the Tweed would lose an estimated 225,000 cases of the fruit as a result of the floods, the Postmaster-General (Mr. Anthony) said today…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Record Mass Movement Of Cattle From Flood Areas
SYDNEY, Monday.—The greatest mass movement of cattle in Australia s history is taking place as farmers in the flood stricken areas hurry their herds to the drier inland…
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CANBERRA, Monday.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) received a cable from the British Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Small Lachlam Town Faces Record Flood
SYDNEY, Wednesday. — Forty council men at Mission worked round the clock today sandbagging a leave to save this little wool and…
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