Severe cyclone devastates Barwtell area with flooding and wreckage
Storms lash Barwtell bringing gale winds floods three feet inside Reedy's Store home and five feet in an adjacent dwelling. Coastline water surge drops ten feet at beach. roads blocked, fences down, poultry losses, crop losses, and telephones disrupted for days. Residents describe the worst night yet with widespread property damage and isolated homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisros
Peter
All Directore
Mr. Vaysey
Wonga Park Tennis Courts
Flood Devastates Rural Districts After Heavy Downpour
The region saw extensive crop losses and hundreds of damaged stools along cyclon slope farms. Pacific Highway bridge overflow endangered Jack Dean’s house with evacuation of his family. Arthur Dean and W Johnson homes were inundated, forcing residents to seek shelter. All area culverts suffered, communications halted, minor damage to other homes observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dean
Arthur Dean
W- Johnson
Flood Forces Family From Bonville Home Near Bridge
Pine Creek overflowed its banks in Bonville cutting off a railway line. Mr and Mrs Howard, residing nearby, were ordered to abandon their home near the Bonville bridge due to rising waters and impassable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Creek
Bonville
Howard
Bonville Bridge
Town water supply restored after flood damage
In an emergency at Coramba a pumping station was swept away and Coffs Harbour's water service was cut. Mr O Doherty with Forestry Department staff and a loaned fire engine pumped river water into the town mains to the new Red Hill reservoir, aiming to restore supply today. A gang works through the night to complete the fix and curtailment of use remains advised.
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O'Doherty
Dickson
Rollins
Forestry Department
Red Hill
Coffs Harbour
Coramba
Power blackout disrupts district from cyclone to restoration
The cyclone knocked out electric light and power in the district. Communication with Raleigh sub station resumed Sunday afternoon. Power was restored around 9 30 p m. Cause traced to failed Nymboida supply and washed out poles on 66 000 volt lines crossing the Macleay River at Kempsey. Saw mill use banned until clarified. Kempsey line restoration hindered by train stoppage and poor roads.
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Raleigh
Nymboida
Macleay
Kempsey
CROC
CRCC
Roa
Radio service rescue from remote NSW towns praised
On Friday night messages were sent to Kempsey and Grafton via Sydney and Brisbane. CRCC employees rode push bikes to Raleigh after wading and overcoming difficulties. Council representatives at Macksville Bowraville and Belligen supplied power and silage relief under trying conditions. Bowraville remains isolated while Coffee district engineers lauded civil aviation and postal staff for their cheerful help and the value of amateur radio service.
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Kempsey
Sydney
Grafton
Brisbane
Raleigh
CRCC
Wade
D. Hughes
Yester
County Council
Postal service through flood disrupted coastal town
Coffs Harbour post office handled Sydney mail by air as train service ceased on Saturday. Two planes cleared on Sunday for the south, with telegraphy and wireless links aiding. Telephone lines failed Friday night but essential services were preserved. repairs restored lines to Sawtell, Raleigh, and Grafton. Some rescue attempts and improvised fixes were noted, including a one third mile fence wire substitute that impressed the Shire Clerk. Messages continued via emergency channels, with limited direct routes to Sydney and Kempsey, as crews faced washed-out tracks and isolated sections.
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Coffs Harbour
Sydney
Hama
Postel
Colfs Harur
Sawtell
Raleigh
Grafton
Glenreagh
Coramba
Ray Smith
Kempsey
PMG
Haleigh
Repton
Five Colfs Harbour party braves Dorrigo Mountain road disaster
A group including George Ginger Jack James Ted Sachell Reg Carter and Cal Mansel attempted to cross Dorrigo Mountain on a Sunday voyage home to Coffs Harbour. They faced heavy landslides washed out bridges and flooded rivers. After days of peril they reached Bellingen aided by locals and a lift from Toby Williams. Ginger praised the rescue and described widespread devastation across Thorn Farm and Bellingen with roads damaged and farms suffering.
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Colfs
Bemo
Sas
Dente
Bellingen ' Su
Dorriga Mountain
Fivera
George Ginger
Jack James
Coffs Harbour
Ted Sachell
Reg Carter
Cal Mansel
Bellingen
Ginger
Dorrigo
Thorn
Thorn Bridge
Toby” Williams
Mr. Williams
Bonville Bridge
Colfe
Gleniffer
Trevor James
Cells Harbour
Cols
Hex O'Hara
Cecil Spinks
Cascade
Celts
Derrigo
Post Office Restores Service Amid Emergency Cooperation
Restored today and emergency arrangements for mails to Coramba and Glenreagh would begin. First heavy mail arrived last night. Mr. Pulling thanked staff for loyalty under trying conditions. Line work by young ladies in the exchange with emergency lighting kept contact. Civil Aviation radio technicians and amateur hams aided the service.
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Pulling
Department of Civil Aviation
Bellinger River Flood Sets New Record in NSW
The Bellinger River swelled to the highest flood on record, with water 2 to 8 feet higher than before. Homes on East Bellingen were inundated to six feet, some roofed on tops of cupboards. Rescue crews aided by surf club boats evacuated residents, and Bellgider service was cut off. Bridges, roads, and stock losses were severe across lower river areas and Kalang.
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Bellinger
Bellingen
Tre
Our
East Bellingen
Mra
Shanks
Bel Jinger
Tom Templeton
Bellingen Water Service
Raleigh
Repton
Hepton
County Council
Thorn
Brinerville
Damage in Penang to Igo Landslide Halts Investigations
Reports indicate a landslide from Penang to Igo in the far north causing widespread disruption. Shire authorities and other officials have not yet been able to assess the full extent of the damage or begin formal inquiries.
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Beta Main
Penang
Igo
Air pilot recalls cyclone flight over Coffs Harbour
An Avro Anson pilot piloting a Daily Telegraph reporter over flood scenes near Coffs Harbour described the cyclone as the most turbulent he had seen. He said the plane fought 20 minutes of headwind as winds reached 70 to 80 mph, with later intensification to 90 mph and seas breaking over breakwaters.
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Coffs Harbour
As Avro Anson
Daily Telegraph
Coast ham radio operators aided flood coast relief
Cols Harbour expresses deep gratitude to amateur radio hams for keeping contact with outside centres during the weekend. J S Vardy Ken Poin John Reedy J Robinson Turner worked at King Street with unbroken service transforming a station to battery power. Their sustained transmissions allowed urgent despatches to be sent and essential warnings to coastal residents.
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Colts Harbour
Mesare
J. S. Vardy
Ken Poin
John Reedy
J. Robinson
Turner
New Roads Stand Test Under Severe Flood Conditions
The new detailed roads at Coffe Harbour withstood a strong water rush with little damage. Urban Committee chairman N J Jordan said the result was satisfactory and inspection of streets and drainage will guide repairs as soon as possible.
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Coffe Harbour
N. J. Jordan
Fragmentary Legal Notice From Colla Hor Street Office
Incomplete OCR shows a public notice involving a legal or business matter at the Offices of a law firm on a street likely named Colla Hor. Names such as Alexander Bear and Stuart Gildriat appear, with references to Pry Ltd and a titled office location. The readable portion suggests an official filing or claim proceeding through a colonial or municipal office.
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Rial
Alexander Bear Stuart Gildriat
Colla Hortral North
Diet
Q Co. Pry, Ltd
Ee Cole Acvrocate
Street
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Barwtell
Ail
Ht Heac
Town Service
Cofia Harbour Radio
Postal Service
Borrigo
Stat Road
Pilani
Dorrigo Mountain
Bollingeo-Uronga
Raleigh-Repten
Kalang
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