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Riverina · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1950

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Darlington Point Maximum Flood Level 22ft. 11in

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 6

Another flood has come and -the third since March-leaving. In its wake a scene of devastation. Not that much damage was done to…

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India Extensive Flood Damage

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 1

The weather for crops other than wheat is far from favourable as floods have been extensive. In Assam, there have been severe…

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Hurricane and Hail Storm Lashes Wilcannia

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 2

Hailstones the size of cricket halls damaged practically every house in the far west fown of Wilcannip during a hurricane which swept the…

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Final Flood Donations

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 3

Mr. A. G. Hill, Shire Clerk, Urana, acknowledges final donations to N.S.W. Flood Victims' Relief Appeal as follow: Chas…

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Six Cave Explorers Die in Flood

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 1

PARIS, MONDAY (A.A.P.): Six cave explorers lost their lives yesterday when they were trapped 1500 feet underground…

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Baker Says He Can Prevent Floods Here in 3 Weeks

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 2

Mr. Ben Hoskings, Wagga baker, claims that in three weeks he can eliminate Wagga's flood problem. Mr. Hoskings' plan is to fill in depressions along the river bank. This, he says, would be sufficient to…

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Recent Flood Losses In Gundagai District Shire to Apply for Relief Points Of Interest From Last Meeting Of Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 3

LAST Tuesday the Coucillors Gundagai Shire met for their November meeting. This was the last convention of the present ConnciI, as the next meeting of the Shire will be convened after the triennial elections to…

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Thunder Storm

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 2

A thunder storm swept over the district on Tuesday when 60 points of rain was recorded some heavier falls reached 80 points…

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Plane Fights Storm

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 2

Two passengers and an air hostess, were injured when air A.N.A. Sky-master from Brisbane fought its was through a violent storm between…

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Severe Storm Sheep Killed by Lightning

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 2

On Tuesday morning, heavy masses of almost inky black cloud advancing on Coolamon from the south-west, gave rise to fears of…

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Dairymen Face Serious Problem Following Flood

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1950 · page 2

In a recent article in these columns, Mr. W. H Lampe, District Organiser for the Commonwealth Dairy Grant, suggested that dairy farmers take full advantage of the wonderful spring growth this year…

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Wagga's Flood Problem

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 November 1950 · page 2

In his annual report, the Mayor (Ald.H. E. Gissing), referring to flood prevention, says the opinion of the Wagga City Council is that the best method would be to remove snags from Narandera to Juniong, after which…

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Atlantic Gales Surge in on Europe

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 November 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday Europe's first sales of winter surged in from the Atlantic yesterday, leaving at least one…

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Assistance urged for Flood Victims

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1950 · page 1

Assistance to primary producers in the Western and South Western districts who had suffered , repeatedly from flood damage…

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Startling Rises in Macquarie and Castlereagh Rivers Towns Fear Worst Flood in History

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Record-breaking floodwaters are sweeping down the Macquarie and Castlereagh Rivers, threatening residents with…

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Gamblers Played on as Floods Rose in Reno

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1950 · page 2

NEW YORK, Wed. (A.A.P.): Diehard gamblers In Reno's casinos played on as floodwaters from the swollen Truckee River…

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Severe Electrical Storm Windows Shattered Door Torn Off

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 24 November 1950 · page 2

There were queer happenings at Kildary, on Tuesday of last week, 14th inst., when lightning damaged the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stan…

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Narrabri Farmer Believed Drowned In Flooded Namoi River

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 November 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday — A Narrabri farmer is believed to have been drowned in the flooded Namoi river at Narrabri…

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£20,000 for Flood Victims

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: The Commonwealth, and New South' Wales Governments had arranged to provide between them…

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Macquarie Floods Narromine and Warren Threatened

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: Although floodwaters have receded at Gllgandra, Dubbo and Wellington, towns lower down the Macquarle River are still in danger. At…

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