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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1955

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Extended Radio Links for Flood. Areas

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1955 · page 4

Statement by the Acting Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Sir Arthur Fadden:- Federal Cabinet has…

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Flood Comparisons

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1955 · page 10

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 1 April 1955 · page 10

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

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The Flood Disaster

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1955 · page 8

Alderman C. E. Bunton, President of the Local Government Association, and Councillor Leo Barry,…

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Relief for Taxpayers in Flooded Areas

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 6 April 1955 · page 3

A circular issued by the Institute of Charter ed Accountants practising in flooded areas that…

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Flood Mitigatjon and Control (To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 6 April 1955 · page 3

Sir,—I would be very pleased if I could have space in your paper for the following, remarks on…

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Flood Relief Fund

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 6 April 1955 · page 1

Donations to the "Gilgandra Shire Flood Relief Fund now total £48,415…

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Electrical Matters Damage by Flood Waters

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 6 April 1955 · page 7

The Electrical Engineer (Mr. J. B. Kyle) submitt ed the following report to last Shire Council meet…

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First Garage Home Occupied by Widow and Family of Flood Victim

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 6 April 1955 · page 4

Mrs. S. A. Hobbs, who lost her husband in the big flood, and her two children, are the first…

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Flood Relief Measures Country Party Council's Recommendation

The Western Herald · Friday 8 April 1955 · page 11

Electorate Council meetings of the Australian Country Party held at Dubbo strongly urge the necessity for each river…

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It Was All in the Job for Them Police in Floods

The Western Herald · Friday 8 April 1955 · page 11

Many people who did essential work during the floods had some of the aura that surrounded the…

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Flood Level Markings

The Western Herald · Friday 8 April 1955 · page 4

Mr. W. A. Chaffey (Country Party, Tamworth) in the Legislative Assembly, asked the Minister for…

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How Flood Waters Affect Places

The Western Herald · Friday 8 April 1955 · page 4

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

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Flood Comparisons

The Western Herald · Friday 8 April 1955 · page 4

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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Flood Relief

The Western Herald · Friday 8 April 1955 · page 9

The Leaders of the State Country Party (Lt. Col. Bruxner) in the Legislative Assembly, outlined a…

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Cleaning Up Flooded Towns

The Western Herald · Friday 8 April 1955 · page 6

100 Wharfies including Lit. Connors, well known and respected in the Pastoral Industry went to Dubbo, Gilgandra and…

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Shoes for Flood Victims

The Western Herald · Friday 8 April 1955 · page 6

Distribution of 1,800 pairs of shoes donated for N.S.W. flood victims by Paddle Bros. Pty. Limited, has been placed in…

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Shoes for Flood Victims

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 13 April 1955 · page 5

Distribution of 1,800 pairs of shoes donated for NSW flood victims by Paddle Bros. Pty. Limited,…

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Loan for Flood Victims

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 20 April 1955 · page 4

Loans from the Rural Bank to these in necessary circumstances because of flood losses…

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A Plan for Gilgandra Protection Against Future Floods

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 20 April 1955 · page 5

The, following letter from Mr. N. Brain, of Gilgandra, will be redid with interest. At a meeting last Thursday night Mr.Bram outlined the proposal…

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