Damage to Roads Exposes Severe Post Rain Repairs in Shire
The Shire reports extensive road damage from record rains with bridges and culverts washed out or undermined. Main routes show wear on rail and bridges while many gutters and culverts require urgent work, likely costing five figures and beyond. Officials urge central funds to support repairs to restore trafficable conditions and keep district progress on track.
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Peitas
Winchester
Wwenlky
Tauris
Shir Ayaler
Linus
J. Fireayer
Alan Agin Tyeday
Ani Willunil Gulog
Hat Sondonan
Hue
Tong Bridge
Pillahong Bridge
Ty Leman
Bowman Farm
Berrito
Rawton Vale
Waukivory Road
Langford
Iyon
Jack's Lane
Ganger Chubb
Chubb
Gloucester Flood Tragedy Shatters Town
Flooding devastated Gloucester over the weekend with two men killed and widespread damage. Heavy rains caused river encroachment, flooding Church Street and stores, isolating ships and stockpiles, while residents fought to save homes as waters rose across the town.
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Noniay
Cloucester
Avon
Tony
Park Street
Royal Hotel
Church Street
Gidley
Smith
Mar
Hardys
Seaview
W. Anderson
C. Tonks
Giddey
Garner
biLalang Ghureh Street
Billabong
Beaton
Commeres
T. Penfold
Mr. tMyil
Gloucester
Alrent
Royal Hotel Isolated by Flood After Swift Currents
The Royal Hotel and surrounding businesses were isolated by a severe flood as water swept through the area. Fourteen occupants including Mrs. G. Watson and family were trapped. attempts to reach them by rope and divers failed. Rail employee L. W. (Mud) Lee swam toward the mainland and was last seen fighting the current, with another young man, John Grilton, attempting a crossing. Both men vanished after strong flows and rope failures.
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Smith
Blds
Phil
Giddey
Royal Motel
G. Watson
Baby
Geo
Watson Jug
Jack
Alec
Ronnie
Jean
Messrs
W. and
J. Curran
Cook
R. Hunter
L. ML
Iad
Royal Hotel
Constable Lette
L. WH
Mud) Lee
Moyal
Halesmy
Sellich
Lee
Sellick's
Leman
Bolton
Lotta
Xorus
Body recovery details from Sunday drag search at Newcastle
The missing man Lee was recovered Monday morning by T W Ashworth in the Attle buck paddock near the Australian Bank of Gommorse. Dragging operations had been conducted after a search led by Sergeant McGann, as the body was found a short distance from the disappearance site.
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Neithar
McGanngan
Newcastle
Lee
T. W. Ashworth
Attle Buck
Bank of Gommorse
Flood Devastation Sweeps Town as River Recedes
Mud, debris, and wreckage line the riverfront after a flood left Royal Motel outbuildings destroyed and many shops washed away. Homes on Loman’s Flat evacuated. crops, fences, and farming gear ruined. relief efforts promised by Premier Bayin.
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Royal Motel
Trintvoor
Resor
Smith
Feed Uiddey
B. Ds. Brown
al Jegstone
Garner
Whatson
Gavenough
Batger
Mes
Walker
Royal Hale
Church Street
Loman's
Fitzgerald
James
Jimmy Jhedu Khan
Gloucester
Stratfard
M.S. Biel
Ab Kla-Ora
Joe Farley
R. Laurie
R. Handerson
Bailine
Meeting for Gloucester Country Women's Association Planned
The Gloucester branch of the Country Women's Association postponed today’s meeting due to an unresolved funds issue. Mrs White relayed from Mrs With Mackay that the gathering is rescheduled for about March 4.
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Country Women's Association
Gloucester
Mra White
With Mackay
Floods devastate railway line near Gloucester causing widespread disruption
A series of washaways and landslides north and west of Gloucester cripple the permanent way. Bridges, embankments, and tunnels suffered extensive damage while trains were stranded or diverted. By Sunday morning floodwaters closed the line from Telegraph Point to Kunda Hun, with repairs expected to take days and passengers stranded at multiple stations.
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Khure
Gloucester
Newcastle
Glues
Une Bulls
Tate
Glouester
Maria Tovar
Tele
Feuph Point
Kurdabune
Over Mire Tees
Kempsey
Telegraph Point
Tne
Teuillip Parisengers
Lane Sorlions
Kia Lown
Wauchope
Kundahunw
Raiway
Hastings
Atansester
Bellingen
Wingham
Wml
Charity Greek
Blausester
Bultlae
Roas
Ulese
Groucester
Horth
Tarne de Kempsey
Rednox Rpesil
Taree
Kimpney
Johns’ River
Ryan
Sue Yih
Ron Sworkine
Batlua
Effentine
Gbmcustinsien
Moriay
Pine
Trim Kompeoy
Sydney
First Train From The North Coast Delayed Arrival
The train from beyond the rivers reached Glavesster at 2 PM Monday with 741 passengers. It arrived Kempsey around 8 PM Friday. Kempsey faced floods making the line impassable. provisions were laid on for stranded passengers. Women and children received pillows and rigging while men had to endure delays as boats were provided at 2/6d. Passengers complained at the charge.
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Ares
Glavesster
Weather notes report heavy rains across regions
Nearly a year's supply of rain fell from Monday last week to yesterday at Gloucester, equaling twenty four inches. Heavy rain appeared at Dungos with very heavy showers at Dune cog thin and Monkersl in the tapeday afternoon.
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Gloumetar
Dungos
Monkersl
Drowning of Dad Lee at Gloucester Pool inquest
Coroner H. A. Abbott conducted a 0 day inquiry into Leslie H. Lee's drowning in a Gloucester float on Saturday evening. Evidence described attempts to rescue Lee, rope injuries, and a failure to locate the body. The coroner found Lee died by drowning while attempting to assist others, with rescue precautions noted.
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H. A. Abbott
Leslie H. Lee
Gloucester
Leith
Joe
Leo
Ty Lee
Lee
Lea
Ballan
Guy
Constante Bette
Sam
Locke
Thal
Boltem
Nevisaary
Dip in the Billabong in town misadventure
An odd town note describes Perey Hagen, manager for Wen Lawele, drifting into Billabong Street yesterday morning. A horse and rider were jostled at the patton, Hagen freeing the steed and guiding it away. A bank safe passage followed with unknown results.
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Perey Hagen
Wen. Lawele
Opty
Boll Norse
Phunget
Patton
Bat Hagen Gut
Anu Fyi
Bam
Everenal
Pip Fiarse
Flood Aid Plea From Gloucester Parishioners
The town appeals for sympathy and support for Lothie residents and nearby areas hit by a devastating flood. Officials thank those who promptly helped move stock to safety and restore the community. Street 4 Parish Ln.
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Lothie
Gloucester
Urey
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