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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1950

3,659 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 183

Father sees son drown in flood

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 April 1950 · page 7

WAGGA, Thurs.--A young drover was drowned in floodwaters today in sight of several people, including his father. I was among those who…

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Camden Awaits Floods

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 April 1950 · page 7

Camden police expect severe flooding at Camden early today, The flooding is likely…

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Punt Crew Adrift in Flooded River

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 April 1950 · page 7

NEWCASTLE, Thurs.--Four members of the crew of a small punt were adrift for five hours this afternoon after debris in the Hunter River had fouled the punt line…

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Train Falls From Flood-weakened Bridge; 100 Killed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 1

NEW YORK, April 7 (A.A.P.).-Floods caused a train wreck in Brazil, with more than 100 dead, and swept through an Ecuador city, drowning at least 50 people…

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Flood Threat to Town Macquarie River Breaks Levee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 1

All women and children among the 500 inhabitants were last night evacuated from the town of Ravens-wood, across the Macquarie River…

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50 Trucks Marooned By Flooding Of Bridge At Camden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 3

Flood at Camden and landslides on the Razorback Mountain yesterday disrupted Easter holiday traffic and marooned more than 50 interstate haulage lorries laden with freight…

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Bridge Flooded at Wallacia

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 3

This picture was taken yesterday afternoon at Blaxland's Crossing, Wallacia, showing the bridge completely covered by water. The inset shows Blaxland's Crossing as it is when not flooded…

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Reinforcements Rushed to Flood-menaced Town

The Sun · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 2

Forty men are racing to Warren from Nyngan, 51 miles away, by Army duck to help save the town from the flooded Macquarie River. The men are expected to…

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From flood to wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 7

WARREN, Fri.--Douglas Ryrie, who is to be married in Sydney next Wednesday, rode into…

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New S. Coast Flood Warnings

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 7

A Weather Bureau official issued further flood warnings last night for South Coast river areas. He also warned that…

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Floods cut last link with town Breaches in Levee As Water Rises

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 7

WARREN, Fri.--Rising floods today cut Warren's last transport link, washing out more than a mile of the railway line to Nevertire…

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Flood-bound each year

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 6

A woman visitor from Siam, who arrived in Sydney yesterday, said that for six months each year…

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Town's Battle to Hold Back Flood

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 2

The western town of Warren is threatened With inundation following the breaking of the levees between the town and the flooded Macquarie River. All women and children have…

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Town's Battle to Hold Back Flood

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 2

The western town of Warren is threatened with inundation following the breaking of the levees between the town and the flooded Macquarie River. All women and children have…

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Town's Battle to Hold Back Flood

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 2

The western town of Warren is threatened with inundation following the breaking of the levees between the town and the flooded Macquarie River. All women and children have…

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Town's Battle to Hold Back Flood

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 3

The western town of Warren is threatened with inundation following the breaking of the levees between the town and the flooded Macquarie River. All women and children have…

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Town's Battle to Hold Back Flood

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 3

The western town off Warren is threatened with inundation following the breaking off the levees between the town and the Flooded Macquarie River. All women and children have…

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Floods Cancel Hockey Camp

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 10

Because of the floods, the hockey camp which was to have been held over the holidays has now been abandoned. However, weather permitting…

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Floods Cancel Hockey Camp

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 10

Became of the Hoods, the hockey camp which was to have been held over the holidays has now been abandoned. However, weather permitting…

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Town's Battle to Hold Back Flood

Daily Mirror · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 2

The western town of Warren is threatened with inundation following the breaking of the levees between the town and the flooded Macquarie River. All women and children have…

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