Flood Warning Clarified By State Emergency Service Leader
Air Vice-Marshal Townsend said Friday afternoon warning was confident yet not prompting Queanbeyan evacuation. Weather Bureau direct warnings were deemed satisfactory. up to 60 SES volunteers plus 300 volunteers assisted during weekend floods. Army Reserve and university regiments contributed 43 personnel. police forces deployed 25 Commonwealth and about six ACT officers with 18 Queanbeyan officers. no looting reported and patrols guarded riverbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Townsend
Queanbeyan
Can
Bureau of Meteorology
Townsend
SES
Australian Army Reserve
Royal Ssw Regiment
Canberra
ANLI
Sydney University
Percy Hale
Stay-at-homes Ready to Move Quickly in Flood Risk
Queanbeyan residents who chose to stay put kept belongings ready to move at short notice. Mr Louise Conroy of Dodsworth Street admitted he had his house prepared and a TV set near the door. His brother Pat and wife remained next door as the riverfront area faced renewed flood threats. Claude Amey, 48 years in the same home, tended two horses and warned neighbors of danger as floodwaters rose again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Conroy
Dodsworth Street
Pat
Claude Amey
Mabody
Family displaced twice by emergency services action
The Mion Mie Joh Little family of Wanniska Street Queanbeyan were moved twice on Saturday morning after real estate agents offered temporary accommodation. State Emergency Services directed them to evacuate again upon reaching their second flat. They relocated with a small dog and a four-week-old kitten in a birdcage to the Queanbeyan RSL Bowling Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mion
Mie Joh Little
Wanniska Street
Qheanbeyan
Ho Oevicute
Queanbeyan
RSL
Minister flies in to assess situation at Canberra base
The Minister for the Capital Territories Mr Shalev arrived by air to evaluate the ongoing show situation. He was briefed at Canberra police headquarters and said he had telephone contact with Melbourne. Major General Stretton toured the affected areas and praised the emergency services for their efficiency in the rapid response and relief operations. Powell reported satisfaction with Googong Dam work and warnings to workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shalev
Tewants
Farrhun
Raaf Base
Trae Melbournne
Trei
Vopler
Merbhain
Stale
Canberra
Melbourne
Department of the Capital
Natural Disasters Organisation
Ciencrul Stretton
Staley
Powell
Googong
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fife
Great Keppel Iweer Island
Rockhampton
Townsville
Lindeman Island
Mackay
Gold Coast Lodges
Greenmount
Souris
Gold Coast
Surfers City
Surfers
Weenie Teiveivin
Cairns
Bay Village
Costa Blanca
Green Island
TAA
Alinga St
Civ
Astralia
Alice Springs
Ross River
Trophina Gorge
Ayers Rock
the Olgas
Standley Chasm
SRN Perth
Chateau Commodore
W.A. Turf Club
Tc Centre
Boulevard Arcade
Tourist Bureau
Woden Town Square
Queanbeyan Leagues Club
Andvised Ta Dor
Stretton At
Mr Eneledow
NODC
Mr Powell
ACT Police
Roy Kens Rusby
Canberra Times
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!