Anthony Defends Federal Govt's. Flood Aid Reply to Lismore Council
Northern Star · Wednesday 17 March 1954 · page 4
The Federal Government was the only authority which rendered immediate practical aid to the flood-stricken North Coast people, the Postmaster-General, Mr. H. L. Anthony, said in a letter to Lismore City Council…
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Northern Star · Wednesday 17 March 1954 · page 4
CASINO, Tuesday.-- A claim that the wrong picture of the Casino flood position had been given, was made by the secretary of Casino Chamber of Commerce, Mr. H. E…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Apathy to Flood Prevention
Northern Star · Wednesday 17 March 1954 · page 6
Sir,-- It takes such disasters as the flood to bring together men and women of goodwill in an effort to be human; the same…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →To the Editor Water Brigade in Flood
Northern Star · Wednesday 17 March 1954 · page 6
Sir,-- In reply to Ald. Habib. We did not join the Water Brigade, or the camouflaged "rowing section" because they presented journalistic opportunities. Realising that your paper space is still…
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Northern Star · Wednesday 17 March 1954 · page 6
Sir,-- After the harvest that some unscrupulous people have made of the flood clothing and cow fodder that has been…
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Northern Star · Wednesday 17 March 1954 · page 5
A line between Ruthven and Tucki cemetery was fixed yesterday at the Lismore and District Flood Relief…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Action of Brothers in Flood Commended
Northern Star · Wednesday 17 March 1954 · page 5
MAITLAND, Tuesday.-- The action of two brothers in the floods at Duckenfield last month was deserving of the highest commendation, the Deputy Coroner, Mr. Jenkins, said at an inquest today…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →£509 Flood Damage at Ambulance Station
Northern Star · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 2
The recent flood caused £500 damage to Lismore Ambulance Station, Superintendent A. J. Pollard reported to Tuesday night's committee meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bexhill Helps Flood Relief
Northern Star · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 3
A donation of £5 for the Flood Relief Fund was approved at the monthly meeting of Bexhil C.W.A…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Claim Embankment Raised Flood Height in Lismore
Northern Star · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 6
Floodwaters banking up along the railway embankment and viaduct at South Lismore had raised the water height in Lismore a considerable amount, Ald. C. Campbell claimed at a meeting…
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Northern Star · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 4
CASINO, Wednesday. -- Two Liberal members of the Legislative Assembly, Dr. Parr (Burwood) and Mr. D. Murden (Ashfield), arrived in Casino today to make a survey of the flood devastated…
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Northern Star · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 5
MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Postmaster-General, Mr. H. L. Anthony, today paid a high tribute to the work of radio amateurs in establishing and maintaining communication during…
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Northern Star · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 6
A Dayboro resident, Mr. William M. Cook, who was visiting Ballina during the recent floods, upon returning…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cheque for Flood Aid
Northern Star · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 7
A cheque for £33- will he sent from Cawongla branch of the C.W.A. to the Lismore branch to help flood victims…
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The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 6
One of Kyogle's early pioneers, Mr. William Saville, selected a 640 acre block of land at Geneva in 1884…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Floods Ruined Work of Show Society
The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 6
The annual report of Kyogle Show Society for the period ending December 31,1953, showed a great deal of progress. However, severe flooding of the grounds last month has undone most…
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The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 1
A national insurance scheme should be introduced to meet so called "acts of God" Dr. L. J. A. Parr said…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Flood Relief At Cubawee
Northern Star · Saturday 20 March 1954 · page 6
Sir, -- Allow me through your column, to express on behalf of my people our deep disappointment at the treatment we…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →ROUNDABOUT . . . with Jill Card Parties Assist Quota Club Funds For Flood Relief
Northern Star · Saturday 20 March 1954 · page 2
The Quota Clubs in Lismore and Ballina recently conducted card parties to supplement their funds. About 30 attended the…
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Northern Star · Saturday 20 March 1954 · page 4
At yesterday's meeting of Lismore and District Flood Relief Committee it was decided to suspend all relief,…
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