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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1976

Page

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Flood warnings issued as Queanbeyan braces for flood surge

Official and confidential flood alerts spread Friday and Saturday as SES doorknocks warned residents about rising waters. evacuations began around 9:30am while authorities noted earlier reports underestimated danger. Dam and housing contracts responded with contingency actions and Goongong area preparations amid rising risk.

Bureau of Meteorology Sydney Queanbeyan SES ACT Police Queanbeyan Police ACT Bureau of Meterology Goulburn Police Department of Housing and Construction Natural Disasters Organisation Queanbeyan Ses Moriisett Street Googongam

Queanbeyan Flood Struggles With Red Alert Overnight Review

About 5,000 Queanbeyan residents spent last night in emergency accommodation as the town remained on a red alert awaiting review of the dam flag situation. NSW SES officers and Queanbeyan police will decide, based on flood conditions and weather, while 1,000 residents from Oaks Estate Nurrabundah and The Cumeway were allowed to return home yesterday.

Queanbeyan Act NSW State Emergency Services Cueanbeyan Police Goovung Tom Oaks Estate Nurrabundah Cumeway Jie

Unclear Time Cycle Crash Report Near Plymtout Circuit

A fatal crash was reported involving a cyclist and a car near Plymtout Circuit and Hamilton Circle. Police spokesman said further details were not available. Weather and other conditions were described as deteriorating, with authorities continuing to investigate the incident.

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Mayor to launch Queanbeyan fund

Mayor Alderman Fred Land announced a fund appeal to aid people who suffered personal loss. He will start the drive with $100, donations sent via The Canberra Times or Queanbeyan City Council. NSW Minister Cox backs rapid relief while ACT official Staley doubts ACT need.

Queanbeyan Fred Land Alderman Land Canberra Times Queanbeyan City Nsw Trans Port Cox Capital Territory Staley

South Coast Towns Brace for Floods After Heavy Rain

South Coast towns faced possible flooding after heavy rain with more on the way. Nelligen evacuation likely early morning as floodwaters rise. Lathra near Bepa isolated. Princes Highway near Moruya closed, Hume Highway at Jugiong closed. other routes including Fessera, Coppi Crossing, and Moyird Root also shut. Police caution ongoing for at least two days.

Aren Lathra Bepa Princes Highway Moruya Jugiong Fessera Collecnor Pole Ana Moyird Root

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