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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1955

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Flood Comparisons

The Western Herald · Friday 11 March 1955 · page 7

Now that there is every prospect of a big flood in our river, it is interesting to know the heights of…

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How Flood Waters Affect Places

The Western Herald · Friday 11 March 1955 · page 7

Although no two floods are alike, the following are particulars of the approximate height of the river at the…

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Flood Relief Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 16 March 1955 · page 6

A special meeting of the A.P.P.U. was held on Saturday to discuss flood relief and the supply of…

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Gilgandra Flood Feb. 24, 1955

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 16 March 1955 · page 4

The interior of the Central Stores and all that remained of the splendid stock of furniture they had. —P] Lounge room of the Rural Bank, sho[?]ing a piano given Mrs. Irish by her husband last Christmas. The [?]…

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After the Flood Business Houses Getting Back to Normal

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 16 March 1955 · page 1

Gilgandra is starting to stage a recovery after the disasterous flood of February 24 and most business houses are now getting back to somewhere…

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Flood Photos

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 23 March 1955 · page 1

Our special photos [?] the recent flood received a surprising reception from the general…

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Flood Relief Fund Donations Received From Near and Far £42,847/19/8 Subscribed to Local Fund

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 23 March 1955 · page 1

Donations towards the Gilgandra Flood Relief Fund have exceeded all expectations, and up until Tuesday afternoon the magnificent sum of…

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Curban to Be Shifted Village Wrecked by Flood Waters

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 23 March 1955 · page 1

"As a sequel to the disasterous floods which caused such extensive damage to towns and villages on the Castlereagh River one small village, at…

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Flood Insurance on Cars

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 23 March 1955 · page 6

The NRMA advises its members hose motor Vehicles are insured under the NRMA…

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Magnificent Gesture Caravan Home Presented to Flood Victims

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 23 March 1955 · page 1

The recent flood has brought unhappiness to many families in Gilgandra and perhaps to no one more than Mr. and Mrs Mike Noonan, who were in…

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Gilgandra Shire Flood Relief Committee

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 23 March 1955 · page 5

Attention is drawn to the fact that Flood Relief Claim Forms are available at the Council…

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Flood Comparisons

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1955 · page 13

Now that there is every prospect of a big flood in our river, it is interesting to know the heights of…

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How Flood Waters Affect Places

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1955 · page 13

Although no two floods are alike, the following are particulars of the approximate height of the river at the…

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Brewarrina Flood Relief Appeal

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1955 · page 3

In response to the Lord Mayor's Appeal the following donations have been received by the…

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The Territory's Contribution Towards Flood Relief

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1955 · page 8

Latest advices indicate that close on £8,000 has been subscribed in cash, besides hundreds of pounds worth of…

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Flood Relief Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1955 · page 8

A dance in aid of Bourke Flood Relief fund is being organised by the Bourkke A.L.P., and will be held in the Oxley…

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Enterprising Mendooran Postmaster a Story of the Flood

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 30 March 1955 · page 1

On February 24, the day the big flood at Gilgandra, all rail and telephone…

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Flood Relief Fund

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 30 March 1955 · page 1

Donations to the Gilgandra Shire Flood Relief Fund now amount to £43,237/3/8…

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Flood Remedy Committee to Be Formed

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 30 March 1955 · page 4

A flood remedy committee will be formed short ly. The Legislative Assembly…

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The Motor World News & Notes From the N.r.m.a Restoring Flood Affected Vericles

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1955 · page 2

At least 120 vehicles affected by the floods in the Hunter Valley were restored to their owners' use by a squad…

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