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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1941

231 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 12

Flood Relief Grants To Be Made To Needy Farmers Easy Repayments State Treasurer's Plan

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 5

Relief will be afforded residents of the Dubbo, Yeoval and Wellington districts in the form of advances under certain terms, without interest on the first year. The outline of the plan is contained in a letter…

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£500 Flood Damage Timbrebongie Shire Roads

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 5

"In his report to this week's meeting of Timbrebongie Shire Council, the engineer (Mr. W. B. Wolfe) stated that serious damage had been done to…

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District News Arthurville Bridge Repairs Follow Flood Damage

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 4

Mrs. J. B. Davis has returned home after spending a week in "Logiealmond" private hospital. Mrs. Davis is doing as well as can…

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Near-Gale In Sydney, But Heat Unabated Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

A strong southerly wind, reaching almost gale force, was experienced in Sydney early this morning, but unfortunately there was no drop in…

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Mr Wilsons Visit Flood Damage Inspected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 7

Mr. Geo. Wilson, M.L.A. for Dubbo, and Mr. F. S. Walpole, liaison officer of the Country Party, visited…

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Extensive Damage by Floods Reported by Amaroo Shire Engineer Caused by January Rains

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 7

At the usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, held in the Shire Chambers, Cumnock, on Tuesday last, the Shire Engineer, Mr. Brown, presented a comprehensive report on the damage suffered within the…

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Assistance for Flood Sufferers Scheme Announced

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 7

The secretary of the Yeoyal Chamber of Commerce, Mr. A. B. Ellis, has received communication from…

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Flood Victims Assisted

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 3

In an endeavour to assist those who suffered in the flood which swept many properties and homes in Wellington and district during…

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Yeoval Flood Victims Cumnock's Practical Assistance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 5

A letter of sincere thanks received by the Amaroo Shire Council, at its meeting on Tuesday last, from the Yeoval…

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Mogriguy Red Cross Dance Work on Railway Line Repairs To Flood Damage

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1941 · page 6

A dance in aid of Bed Cross funds was held at Moyriguy, and was a social success, although the attendance was not as large as expected. A tasty…

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Assisting Flood Victims

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

An officer of the Rural Bank (Mr. Frazer), will be in Wellington on to-morrow morning, and may be consulted at the Council…

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The Weather Good Rainfall During Storm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 5

A heavy storm travelled around Yeoval on Saturday afternoon last, and some parts of the district report…

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Cumnock Sharp Storm Strikes Town Damage to Properties

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 4

On Saturday a severe storm struck the town and for a short time, rain fell in torrents, accompanied by heavy wind and light hail…

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Martin Promises All Speed in Granting Relief to Flood Victims

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 4

The Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Martin) promised Mr. G. A. L. Wilson, M.L.A. for Dubbo, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, that flood relief would be made available with all possible speed…

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Assisting Flood Victims

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 2

During the week Mr. Fraser, an officer of the Rural Bank, accompanied by Mr. A. Pearson, agricultural instructor, visited Wellington…

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Elong Stock in Good Rain Storm Benefit

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 4

After spending their holidays, which extended over two months and were spent on the South Coast and Manly, Mr. and Mrs. Fryer and son…

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Heavy Storms

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 6

Heavy rain fell over the district on Tuesday morning, which will be valuable help to farmers. Light rain also fell on Monday night, nine…

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Westella Mild Weather Experienced Storms Yield Good Rain

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

Mr. J. Carolan left during the week to spend a few weeks' holiday in Sydney. Mr. Noel Butcher has gone into…

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Liquor Trading Dubbo Magistrate Raises Storm

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

The statement by the police magistrate at Dubbo that "men higher up" are responsible for local police…

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Amend Bread Act Flood Toll Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 1

An echo of the Abbco bread case was heard in Parliament today, when Mr. G. A. L. Wilson (U.C.P., Dubbo) asked…

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