Harsh Drought Strains Clarence District Roads
Widespread arid conditions grip Clarence district as roads fade and wells run low. Reports note scarce rainfall since spring with farmers warning of crop losses and water shortages across multiple towns.
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1926
Page
2
Widespread arid conditions grip Clarence district as roads fade and wells run low. Reports note scarce rainfall since spring with farmers warning of crop losses and water shortages across multiple towns.
unclear text details but mentions life saving awards and various named individuals receiving bronze and silver medals. Several names listed include Hadlow Woolley Fitzpatrick and others, with references to medallions and commemorative labels.
Fragmented text shows a local land board meeting note with names and dates garbled. It references Corra Harbor, chairs, a March date, and mentions ministers or officials and calls for action or decisions. The content is partially unreadable but indicates a planning or hearing proceeding with governance terms.
Fragments describe a maize shortage and widespread crop stress. References note brine damage and vine crop issues impacting yields, with mentions of agricultural difficulties and ongoing farming concerns.
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