Boats for the Flooded Districts
FURTHER applications were received os Wednesday for food boats for use of unfortunate residents in the country suffering from the influx of water, and Marine Board were requested to…
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The Floods in (Queensland. Railway Communication Restored
BRISEANE, Saturday. - The Engineer for Bridges leaves to-day for Rockhampton, to in spect and report upon the Fitzroy River Bridge. No further subsidence of the damaged portion of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Floods. the Railway Commissioners
In answer to a request made to them by Mr. Waddell, M.L.A., the Railway Commissioners have written, stating that a responsible officer should proceed to Bourke to facilitate the movement of…
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In consequence of the devastation caused by farther landslips around Maitlaud, the Minister for Works has Riven instructions for the immediate carrying out of all works tendered necessary…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Flood in the Darling. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondents.) Louth
The steamer Saddler arrived this morning from Wilcannia. She reports having removed several families from flood waters, including the inmates of the Kallara Bend Hotel, Masson's and Waldon's selections, which…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Government Townships and the Floods. to the Editr of the Herald
Sir,—Although disastrous floods have occurred from time to time, the various Governments persist in surveying townships on flooded country. Boulka in the flood of '64 was partly submerged. Louth was not…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Floods in Queensland. Brisbane, April 3
It is reported at Stanthorpe that Bengal[?]a and Beebo stations, below Texas, have been swept away. No information is obtainable of the occupants, but it is known that a boat is always kept moored to…
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Sad news of the losses occasioned by the floods in the Balonne River has been received privately. A telegram from Mr. Allen Gillespie at Whynebar, 60 miles below St. George, states that the Boomah…
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The flood water is now subsiding at Mungindi and Mogil. At the former place men have been perched in the trees for four days and are now receiving relief from the police. People are still camped on the bridge…
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St. George, Queensland, has experienced the highest flood on record there. The town was inundated from the 28th March till the 2nd inst., and telegraphic and other…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Floods at Bourke
THE following letter has been received by Mr. Waddell, senior member for Bourke:-- "Government Railways of N.S.W., "Secretary's Office,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Floods. the Embankment at West Maitland
The Minister for Works yesterday received a communication from Mr. R. W. Thompson, member for West Maitland, and also from one of the officer, of the department, to the effect…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Floods in the Country. Louth and Brewarrina. Government Aid. Walgett Completely Inundated. Holding' Court Under Difficulties. Residents Rescued by Boats. More Rain at Bourke. the Town in Danger
In consequence of the alarming communication from Louth and Brewarrina intimating the near approach of floods, and asking fer assistance to build earthworks, Mr. Waddell, M.L.A.,…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Floods in Queensland. the Weather Prospects. Country Submerged. Government Relief. Carriers Waiting
BRISBANE, Wednesday.—Mr. Clement Wragge, the Government Astronomer, considers the weather conditions in Southern Queensland are still unsettled. In the north there will be…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Storm King—a Wonderfully. Constructed Boat
In a letter in reply to some inquiries about the construction and the special utility of the ship's lifeboat Storm King, now on her way from England to Australia, and which arrived at Capetown (S.A.) on the 2nd ultimo, all well, Captain…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Floods in the Country. Serious Reports From Bourse. Presidents Leaving
DUBBO, Saturday.-The floods are becoming very serious at Bourke. According to reports received several persons hare already left there, and have arrived at Dubbo, where they will stay…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Floods in the Country. Overflow of the Darling. Bourke in Immediate Danger Residents Leaving the District
BOTTEKE, Sunday.-Considerable excitement prevails here on account of the alarmingly high state of the river, which has left its banks in all directions, and but for the dams the council…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Floods at Bourke. Action of the Government
With reference to the floods at Bourke, Mr. M'Millan (the Colonial Treasurer) on behalf of the Government, was in constant communication with the Mayor of that town, and also with the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Floods in Queensland. Great Destruction of Stock
BRISBANE, Saturday.-The Chief Inspector of Stock and Secretary of the Marsupial Board state that the losses of stock have been very heavy in the Goondiwindi district. Welltown Station lost…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Floods in the Darling. the Waters Rising Rapidly. Hundreds of People Leaving Bourke. a Coach Swept Away. Brewarrina Inundated. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Bourke
Matters have now settled down to hard fight with the rapidly-rising waters. Every available men, even to a gang of Chinamen and some blackfellows are at work. A gap exists 10 chains in the western…
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