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Floods & storms, 1953

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Flood Danger in Nine Rivers Gale, storm, flood threat in N.S.W., Qld

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 3

The Weather Bureau la st night issued flood and storm warnings. The Bureau said flood danger existed in nine rivers--Tweed, Richmond, Clarence, Macleay, Bellinger, Nambucca, Macintyre,…

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Flood Crisis In U.K. Passes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 3

LONDON, Feb. 16 (A.A.P.).—Britain's threatened big spring tide to-day lapped gently…

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More Rain Likely; Threat Of Floods

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 3

Heavy rain fell over the north-east quarter of the State yesterday, causing the Weather Bureau…

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Wheatbelt Soaked: Rain Great Benefit to State No threat yet of river floods

The Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 1

Widespread soaking rain which has been falling over most of the State since Sunday has come at the right time for…

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C.W.A. flood relief fund's first donation

The Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 26

The executive committee of the NSW Country Women's Association has opened a relief fund for the victims of the recent floods in Britain and Holland. At the committee's annual meeting at…

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Flood rescue dramas; 11 saved

The Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 7

BRISBANE, Tuesday. -- Seven men and four children were saved from floodwaters in dramatic rescues by police and surf lifesavers late…

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£2290 for Flood Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 7

The Great Britain and Holland Flood Victims' Fund yesterday totalled £2290196…

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Crops Battered by Rainstorms Flood Dangers Warns Bureau

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 2

Heavy rain storms which have lashed the North Coast and other parts off the State since the weekend, threaten to cause widespread damage to crops. Severe floodings are also feared…

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Flood Threat in Many Areas Warnings Issued To Ships

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 1

Heavy, continuous rain is threatening several parts of the State with serious flooding, and coastal shipping has been warned…

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Flood Threat in Many Areas Warnings Issued To Ships

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 1

Heavy, continuous rain is threatening several part of the State with serious flooding, and coasted shipping has been warned…

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Crops Battered by Rainstorms Flood Dangers Warns Bureau

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 2

Heavy rain storms which have lashed the North Coast and other parts of the State since the weekend, threaten to cause widespread damage to crops. Severe floodings a re also feared…

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Floods Threaten Parts of State Warnings Issued To Ships

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 1

Heavy, continuous rain is threatening several parts of the State with serious flooding, and coastal shipping has been warned…

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Floodwater Aids Crops

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 8

NEWCASTLE, Tues.-- Farmers in the Raymond Terrace area report that recent Hunter Valley…

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Flood Threat in Many Areas Warnings Issued To Ships

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 1

Heavy, continuous rain is threatening several parts of the State with serious flooding, and coastal shipping has been warned…

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Crops Battered by Rainstorms Flood Dangers Warns Bureau

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 2

Heavy rain storms which have lashed, the North Coast and other parts of the State since the weekend, threaten to cause widespread damage to crops. Severe floodings are also feared…

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Heavy rain beginning to ease Farmers Satisfied

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 2

Heavy rain which has drenched the north-east corner of the State for the past two days began to clear yesterday…

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Storm Brews on Royal Couple Government To Ignore Demand

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 5

BRUSSELS, Wed. (B.U.P.).--The Belgian Government will completely ignore Socialist Party demands that Princess de Rethy be removed from her alleged influential position…

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Storm Brews on Royal Couple Government To Ignore Demand

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 5

BRUSSELS, Wed, (B.U.P.).--The Belgian Government will completely ignore Socialist Party demands that Princess de Rethy be removed from her alleged influential position…

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Storm Brews on Royal Couple Government To Ignore Demand

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 5

BRUSSELS, Wed. (B.U.P.).--The Belgian Government will completely ignore Socialist Party demands that Princess de Rethy be removed from her alleged influential position…

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Storm Brews on Royal Couple Government To Ignore Demand

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 5

BRUSSELS, Wed. (B.U.P.).--The Belgian Government will completely ignore Socialist Party demands that Princess de Rethy be removed from her alleged influential position…

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