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420 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 21
There was every prospect at the time of writing of Wagga being inundated by one of the worst floods in its history. The river throughout the day was rising steadily. The 37ft peak level at Gundagai meant that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Referring to the reports that polling may have to be postponed in the flooder areas, Mr. Oaken, the Chief Secretary, stated to-day that it is a matter…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Gundagai is experiencing the most disastrous flood since 1891. The damage to the district is immense. Loses are hard to estimate—they may…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cyclones off the coast of New South Wales have been responsible for record rains and windstorms around Sydney. The windstorms have…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →On account of the flooding of the North Wagga (Public School) and Oura polling booths, the returning officer for the electorate, Mr. R. C. Atkinson, has…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The flood at Gundagai reached the height of 37 feet on Thursday morning, then remaining stationary until midday, when the waters began to subside…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Early yesterday morning the Murrumbidgee flood waters came down on Wagga. At 8 o'clock the river banks overflowed, and by mid-day the town was a network of streets that had become canals. Hundreds…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Commonwealth meteorologist states that the indications are that districts adjacent to the Snowy River will suffer from rain and he anticipates…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Chief Secretary, Mr. C. W. Oakes, stated to-day that assistance and relief would be given by the police to all people who…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →There are easily 2.000 refugees squeezed into dry poztion of the town. At the showground there are 150 at one of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"I have the deepest sympathy for the people of Gundagai district who have lost heavily by the flood. I hope the men…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →On Tuesday night terrific rainstorms over most of the catchment area of the Murrumbidgee River and its tributaries started what threatens…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →After invading and soaking Wagga a few feet deep for a day, the Murrumbidgee River retreated slowly during the week-end. From the maximum of 33ft 3ins at 6.30. p.m. on Friday, the water had fallen four feet by 11…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A deputation of returned soldiers interviewed Sir Granville Ryrie at Gundagai, and asked him to request the Government to write off the £650…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Safety First" is the principle that should dominate the policy of Wagga when protecting the city against future floods. There must be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Mayor of Wagga, Alderman D. T. Byrnes, has decided to open a fund for the relief of flood victims. He is asking for the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sir,—The Mayor, aldermen, and especially those officers and men of our electric supply, gas supply and sewerage system, are deserving of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Queanbeyan is still busily engaged in the task of cleaning up the mud and rubbish deposited by the flood. Scores of men are employed and the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The river at Narandera has been rising rapidly since Saturday. The level here previous to the flood was 7ft. l0In. On Sunday morning it was about 16ft., and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE flood waters have susided sufficiently to give one an idea of the great damage done. Everywhere one looks is desolation, fences torn…
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