Wyangala Dam Fails to End Lachlan Flood Fear
The piece argues that reliance on Wyangala Dam has bred complacency across Lachlan Valley from Cowra to Condobolin. It notes a recent big flood tested towns, urges councils to provide timely water and flood data, and calls for fast government grants for Forbes district to aid relief and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lachlan
Wyangala
Cowra
Condobelia
Manrge
Lake Forbes
Tren
Ferbea
Forbes
Uhlan
Jemalong
Flood Drenches Camp Street Bridge Scene and Youth Rescue
Reported Tuesday flood in Booth Forbes area with two amphibious ducks battling strong currents. Youths rescued near Royal Hotel as water filled Junction Street and Bandon Street three feet deep. Red Cross mobilizes clothing and aid, with potential supply and staff deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Forbes
Junction Street
Bates’ Bridge
Bandon Street
Wombat Street
Flood Bridle Creek Bridge Sidelights From Forbes
Floods disrupted Forbes and surrounds with water rising up to 19 inches at Bates Bridge and telephones downed. Residents evacuated, a duck enticed to safety, and the Army docked at night as power and train services lagged while repairs began.
Levee Bank Criticised After Flood Fight Near Girot Park
An Army volunteer crew aided by Jules Girot and locals built a two hundred year long bank up to four feet high along the river to hold back floodwaters. Girot said closing the reserve outlet reduced township flooding though it may flood the opposite bank. residents along Orange Road reported homes inundated and telephones out as water rose to three feet.
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Joung Run
Gaasectie
Gibb de Beeman
Lachlan Street
Camp Street
Dowling Street
Astley's
Commercial Bank of Sydney
Sydney Mall
Forbes
Forbes Uil
Goolarong
Payton’s Bridge
Crom
Jules Girot
Girot
Giimt
Gtrot
Lake Forbes
Daniel
J. Prell
Orange Road
Homstead
False Alarm Duck Sighting At Orange Road Flood
Three men halted a duck at the corner of Church and Bandon streets and claimed a man was in danger two miles out the Orange Road. The duck traversed three feet deep water as flood levels rose. at the dry garden path the man at the door denied any danger, prompting criticism of the informants and concern from police officials about accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church and
Bandon Streets
Orange Road
Thoy
Tion
Dick Crew
Helman Anid
Fiezes
Social Welfare
Department of Labor and Industry and Social Services
Bricney
Church of England Guild
Pigges
Forbes
Gmilhen
Salvation Army Aids Flood Victims In Forbes Hall
About 60 people including six men and twelve women with seven children are housed in the Salvation Army Hall Forbes with others in parish rooms and clubrooms. Food and clothing appeals are underway while police supply blankets and officers supervise meals and sleeping arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Reid
Marcia Street
Crombie Hospital
Army
Parkes
Terracind
JPR
Heid
Jack Ryan
Tate
Tiwi Hall
Farrand Street
Det
McKay
Helman
Te Parish Hall
Town Hall
Templar
Junction
Muren Street
Orange Road
San Street
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Wyangala Dam
Eldom
Big Grant
Royal Hotel
Fankin Street
Royal Hotel Tarlier
RED Cross
WJ. Green
Porches Red Cross
R.K.O. Radio Pictures
The
Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, William E
Robert Walker
Ava Gardner
Dick Haymes
Waugh & Josephson
Mitchell Road
Alexandria
Sydney
Caterpillar
John Deere
Steelweld
Waugh & Josephson Ltd
J. King
Regent St. Forbes
Bates
Dor Walker
Walker
Wi Chan
Bernenot Nixon
Cotton's Well
Flat Street
Church St
Bridge Street
Bates‘ Bridge
Ooutht
North
Camp Hilix
Avery oEse Rift
Prell's
Jevee Bank
Mina Aioe
Bre Ot
Strane
Aher Tout Pears
Jamering
Mathematica
Nest Recruiing
Pour Ca
Dene Seite Ea Moe
Department OF the Navy
Navy Office
Melbourne
Heilyeai
Royal Australian Navy
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