Puzzle of the Forbes flood town and river height variance
In April 1950 Wyengala Dam spillway reached 6 ft 4 in while Forbes peak was 6 ft 2 in last Sunday. Cowra April 1950 max was 41 ft 1 in versus 41 ft 6 in this time. Forbes Iron Bridge reading 4 ft 1 in against 8 ft 4 in in 1954 with water lower 15 to 16 inches in town. Local landowners report slight water decreases on their properties. Experts including Mr Reddock of the W C & LC investigate Lachlan River flooding.
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Wyengala Dam
Cowra
Forbes Iron Bridge
Agni
Goolagong
Herbert's
Engowra
Forbes
Hugh Stitt
Cumbijawa
Frank Stitt
Werni
Mr. Reddock
Lachlan River
Lake Forbes
King George Yo Memorial Park
Obalracki
Dowrie Street
North Hill
Ue Weber
Lachlan Street
Bates
Assembly of God
Lachlan and
Browne Streets
Browne Street
Rankin Street
Mathias
Lulienan Church
Stones
Roy Bulock
Prmley & Son
Aides
Mar
Markwort Cycle
Bob Hucknon
Colen
Upstaire
Baby Health Centre
Croas Street
Lichtan Street
Raa
Sherif Street
Spring Street
A. Pance
Mo Flannecy
Templar Street
FR Flyan
Minel
Mir
Latuls Chive
Speck
Lands Office
Oma
Forbes Town Flood Deluges Street Network and Homes
A historic flood surged through Forbes on Tuesday and Wednesday, submerging bridges and major roads. Water inundated Camp Street to Dowling and Browne Streets, threatening residences, businesses, and the Boys School playing grounds while authorities mobilized Army support and the town faced evacuated streets and closed shops.
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Tewien
Browne Street
Ares
Oime
Crombie Jwivete Hompltal
North Bill site flood reaches Dowling Street area
The Parkes flood swells near Dowling Street extending toward Gibbs Hotel while waters recede at intersections Johnson Farrand Streets. Minor impact on Moors and surrounding properties reported as many streets remain unaffected by the rising waters.
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North Bill
Parkes
Aong Dowling
Eity
Gibbs
Hamomeriig
Johnson and
Farrand Sieeta
Ron MicGrath
Joe Doyle
Ket Ford
Ernie Wills
Tom
Flood aid by air ferries relief efforts across Grenfell region
Community volunteers led by Forbes via Chio Mess Time Measlie and Michael Meagher distributed bread and supplies from a privately owned Avub to residents along Jemalong Orange Road. A doctor operated on a boy at the scene while engineers inspected bridges and streets. Many homes and parts of Grenfell faced rising floodwaters with several streets submerged and authorities assessing damage.
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Forbes
Chio
Michael Meagher
Jobin
Young
Denis
Lachlan Floods and Their Cure
The Lachlan River flood risk stems from the steep catchment easing water flow toward Lake Cowal and beyond. Experts argue for immediate Abercrombie and Creokwell dam construction to hold back floodwaters, paired with Wy angala reservoir storage, to protect the Lachlan Valley and enable hydroelectric and flood control benefits.
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Wyangala
Beadworks
Belubulu
Wytiga Dem
Conde
Abercrombie and
Creokwell
Eateh- Ment
Lachtin
Passton
Nsw
The Shire's Thanks and Clerk Cape Role
The shire expresses thanks with a note from the clerk Mr Cape detailing appreciation and administrative acknowledgment of local efforts. The brief notice highlights civic gratitude and formal thanks conveyed by the clerical office.
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Mr. Cape
Anxiety Was Quite Unnecessary at the Farm Search
A distraught refugee wife sought help for her husband missing on the farm. Police initially claimed no duck was available but a resourceful officer found a dupe-duck for the trek. The officer and neighbors aided the search until the husband was found safe after a fire.
Flood Hits Stockinbingal Rail Line Breaks South Coast Route
Flood waters damaged the Forbes to Stockinbingal railway, closing the line on Thursday. Sections from Graw-On Plains to Garema were cut by strong currents. The morning Brockinbingal to Forbes service ran poorly before suspension. repairs are under way and the line is expected to reopen after testing.
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Stockinbingal
Southern Railway
Forbes
Stock
Graw- On Plains
Garema
Brock
Inbingal
Tafe
Flood Practically Accident Free
In a week nearly free of incidents the Army ducks and Water Police bowie ran shuttle service between town and Camp and North Hills. A 270 sheep shipment from Chesaleyaredy to Warcoo caused a scare as water rose and a large Shire grader assisted. A motorist's risky attempt to reach his home prompted a rescue by a safety patrol. Despite peril, operations returned to normal with minor diversions and cautious activity, while a grieving wife sought vengeance against those upsetting her husband.
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Army Ducks and Water Police
Bowie
Camp
North Hills
Pat Byrnes
Chesaleyaredy
Mbtee
Warcoo
Parkes
Stanée
Mtr
Méontiene
Sam Street
Littles
Byrnes
Forbes and Forbes Council Fight Metropolitan Misrepresentations
From Our Point of View criticizes local papers for misreporting Lachlan River floods near Forbes. It argues the flood was overstated, not a record event, and accuses coverage of exaggeration. The piece credits the mayor, police, and army unit for calm relief while noting farming losses and national food strain.
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Forbes
Porbesla
Camutes
Insoeotor Dogan
BoulTier
Chicago
Capone
Sydney
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Fitwerald
Condebolin
Bower
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Hiuggett
Pont
Sheriff Street
Woods’ Crossing
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Orange Road Arena
Wii
Mike Mola
Delvin
Pia Jay
Michael
Joe
Goodsir
Garenta
Yourg
Mort
Jured Boy
Gordie
Jemalong Shire
Frank Copeland
Shire
Caragatel Bridge
Othe
Renfree
Abu
King George V Park
Bireet
Farrand Street
Raehell Street
Spemer
Nibert
Junction Street
Furl
Bandon Street
Potts Point
Lachlan
Wyargals
Mal Dam
Lake Cowal
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