Lachlan River flood overwhelms towns near Forbes
Historic floods on the Lachlan deluged Forbes area with rising water isolating a five acre centre, submerging Rankin and Lachlan streets, forcing 1000 residents from homes. Rescue helicopters saved over 20 people from rooftops or trees as authorities and volunteers organized evacuations to Parkes and migrant camps.
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Parkes
L. Heinke
Poerbes
Mt. Qin
Nm Lachlan
Beithenal
Lachlan Street
Sheriff Suset
Camp Street
Lands Department Uillding
Victoria Park
Acre
Diniger Galt
Eia
Churieiy
Forbes Heal
Yeoman
Reuters
Werther Bureau
Fyckey
Porkes
Forbes Town Hall
Will You Join Up For This War Battle for Food in Lachlan Valley
A call to action urges immediate support for a relief campaign as flood losses in the Lachlan Valley reach into millions of pounds and threaten extensive food production. The piece praises local donors in Parkes and nearby farming areas while appealing for united, swift action to marshal resources and end the disaster.
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Forbes
Hood
Lachlan Valley
Parkes
Australia
Interruption to Rail Services After Week of Floods
Flooding in Forbes district caused windaways of railway lines and service interruptions. Forbes to Stockinbingal line first affected with sections washed away between Forbes Garema Qoragubal and Quamdialia. Local platforms flooded three feet, delaying trains to Sydney via Parkes and truncating Parkes route. Authorities warn Forbes Stockinbingal line may remain closed for three to four weeks. Sisters of Mercy admit stranded food victims to convents.
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Forbes
Forbes-Stockinbingal
Garema
Qoragubal
Quamdialia
Sydney
Parken
Daroobalgie
Waabid
Parkes
Stockinbingal
River Readings at Wrangala Spillway January Porters
A brief, fact oriented note reports readings at the Wrangala spillway near Sila and mentions porters active in January. The fragmented OCR preserves a few named items and dates but lacks a full narrative.
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Wrangala Spillway
Sila
So Proudly We Hail Disaster Aid Recipients Named
A damaged report recalls Mered material disaster near Forbes and district. Parents, friends, and the air strip crowd on Church Street endured fear as planes landed and relief efforts began. Three thousand loaves and gallons of mill were lifted. clothes ferried from Grenfell. Dr Young and the Meagher brothers led helicopter rescue with tower crew under the Mayor.
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Forbes
Church Street
South
Forlets
Deason
Parkes
Grenfell
Never Ion
Sevem
Westemster
Egivter Erat
Dr. Young
Ald. Conridge
Doctor Aid By Air Lift Reaches Flooded Home
Dr G Young abseiled from a helicopter onto the roof of Mr Jarick’s house eight miles from Forbes to treat a heart patient during a flood. At the doorway he helped the sick man and urged the family to leave as water covered two inches inside the Moors home.
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Dr. G. Young
Mr. Jarick
Forbes
Marsden Fd
Jarrick
Moodwater
Young
Assent
Grange Road
Les King
Ming
Lorient
Neghbours
Me. C. Wilton
King
Reedy
Fuses By Copter The Value Of Herticopters In We Thal
A fragmented OCR item notes fuses related to a rotorcraft project described as herticopters in a region labeled We Thal. The readable text suggests technical terms and potential equipment valuation but details are incomplete and no clear event or outcome is established.
Grenfell Mail by Plane to Grawlin Plains Route
A fragmentary report describes a Grenfell mail flight operated by a Forbes pilot toward Grawlin Plains at 10 km. The mailman Mr. Joe Hobmberg will deliver by motor lorry. Tim Meagher piloted the plane carrying clothing donated by residents. Additional road mails to Gunning Gap are out, with a Sydney bound mail sent by air yesterday.
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Grenfell Mall
Forbes
Grawlin Plains
Joe Hobmberg
Grenfell
Tim Meagher
Rose Trwnnefelle
Gunning Gap
Bydney Wan
Mass evacuation from flood danger areas by ducks and helicopters
In a dramatic rescue operation amid rising floodwaters, ducks aided by helicopters and planes evacuated more than 60 people. Rescues included the King family and others across Grange Road and Oxford Street, with electric supply restored and a community aided by volunteers at Butter Factory and Meagher residence.
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Mr. King
Forbes
King
C. &. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Ealen
Mrr
Laken
Tildsley
Meagher
Tildaleys
Flood prevention survey via aerial survey planned
On Monday afternoon Tur Meaghr led an Adverate party from Cun All air strip to Wy angala and back for a general Valley survey. The aim was to assess future flood control viability and the precision of aerial surveys. The article notes potential, but plans will wait for the next issue.
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Tur Meaghr
Cun
Wyangala
Aaron Wall
Helicopter Rescues Flooded Region Gathered Passengers
A helicopter carried nine people from the Butter Factory area to safety during a flood. Passengers included two women in shock treated at hospital and a pneumonia patient moved to Forbes District Hospital. Crew and officials coordinated routes to Camp Hill and North Hill as debris and rising water complicated rescues.
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Tripe Ik
Ame
Ame Area Spent Many Hours On Top of Mr. E. Thle
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Trim
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Thrupp
Ducks Inter
Ducks
Jim Reedy
Aerial Survey Flight
Smatches
Jack Rath
Forbes District
Tts
Camp Hill
Morth Hill
Dr. Delobery
J. Willey
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