Floods From The Air Over Riverina Described By Photographers
Melbourne photographers described a Riverina flood from the air traveling by motor and train. They viewed Wagga Wagga and the Murray River overflow, reported flooded lagoons and inundated channels, photographed Main Street and Hampden Bridge, and noted the town’s Edward Street revetment project and a planned 2-pound expenditure on footpath reinforcement.
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Riverina
Preag
Melbourne
Mstopine
Preakmen
Messia
Rey Dunstam
Junee
Wagna
Seymour
Victoria
Waxi
Murray
Waa
Willabong
Culcaim
Urane
Murrumbidgee
Wagga
Wagge
Altrumibidgee
Sydney
Tt Bad
Dangerous roads and bridge washouts plague districts
Travellers face many danger spots across the district with roads and bridge approaches washed out or unsafe. Bardwell’s Bridge on Narandra Road in Mitchell Shire is a major hazard and water levels prevent full assessment. Other shires report washed approaches and detours on Mabxoplah, Umbango, Burrendaoa, Puspum Plain Creek, and Pullitop routes impacting traffic.
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Edwardes
Mitchell Shire
Bardwell
OM Man Creek
Narandera Road
Kyeomba Shire
Mabxoplah
Wagga
Albury
Burrendaoa
Tarcutia
Humula
Umbango Bridea
Pospum Plain Creek
Pullitop
Pullitop Bridge
Flood Prevention Plan Approved on Narang Street Dam Project
The council approved a rough estimate to build an earth dam near Narang Street to control flood risk and protect the sewerage treatment works. It plans to supply a 30 inch diameter pipeline for the work at an estimated cost of £34, contingent on ratepayers obtaining permission to proceed.
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Narang Street
Rural School Set To Open Monday After Fire
A damaged rural school building faced a temporary closure as pupils from Rural High and South Waken Schools prepared to reopen on Monday. Families were moved into the old por lor of the Rural School, while the Girls’ School remains limited but usable for both boys and girls.
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Wags
A. F. Cook
District Wide Floods Submerge Creeks and Roads
Heavy rains across the district caused creeks to overflow their banks on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tarentia Creek reached record levels flooding Tar Culla including hotels and garages, with the bridge at Tar culle Way Af submerged and traffic halted. Banks gave way at multiple sites including Wiligohuay Station Dam, sending waters into Turcutta Creek, while Kyenroba Creek rose to unprecedented heights. The Hume Highway and Kyeamba Road flooded near Kyeamba, several bridges and culverts damaged, and communities like Alfredtown Moodedhy Road faced extensive inundation. The Rock saw three inches of rainfall over two days, Burke’s Creek roared, and the Wagga Bowl bridge was submerged for the first time since construction. Water crowded the railway and many homesteads along Butt yshong Plain were evacuated. Damage to bridges and roads is extensive. full extent will be known when waters subside. Further afield, Brockong Creek flooded the main strain cause near Lockhart, with railway dam damage and widespread property impact.
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Tusday
Tarentia Creek
Tarculla
Tarculle Way
Wiligohuay Station
Turcutta Creek
Kyenroba
Alfredtown
Moodedhy Road
259
Ado Pointe
Kyeamba
Hume Highway
Burke's Creek
Wagga Bowl
Revere
Bullestomg
Urenguiny
Pas
Weatrn
Toet'ieng
Lockhart
Brockong
Fred
Doren
Galore
Billabong
Henry Od Culeiira
Aurader
Morven
Aitrea Hilcka
Win Dinson
Hllond
Rome
Todeu
Oke
Hicks
Junes
Gundagsl
Teninea
Lacomovie
Ufo Club
Hood Waters
Coolamon
Gaumilla
Redbank
Kidoa
Smoky
Boxry Creek
Floods sweep Morven region as creek rises and bridges fail
Heavy rain drenched the Junes district, flooding creeks and transport routes. A 17 year old boy and a man aged 0 were swept downstream after attempting to cross Billabong Creek. Streets, hotels, and paddocks suffered extensive damage as the Murray River rose rapidly.
New Bridge For Lockhart Readies After Flood
A creek foot bridge at Lockhart was swept away by Mood and will be reerected and extended by 22 feet in length to restore passage. Local authorities oversee the reconstruction and widening for safer access.
Flood Pictures Otographs Of The Flood
Photographs of flood damage across a town are offered as both prints and machines. The collection highlights various parts of the area and is advertised opposite The Hirund store near the Post Office.
Local court actions and market notes from Australia
A brief report cites Rupert Edward Hasely committed for trial at Cootamundra police court on theft charges involving property of Percival James Forti and Walter Hughes. The text also references the ongoing Soviet plans and Hoover era debt discussions, with market notes on London Stock Exchange and Australian market movement.
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Germany
Weather forecast summary for the week ahead
The forecast notes fog and frost in the morning with unsettled weather and rain developing later in the week. Winds shift to the west to north, bringing variable conditions across the region.
Damaged Bridge and Council Hit by Floods Report
An engineer notes early assessments of damage to Mitchielw Works and Marshall's Crook Bridge after flooding. He cites heavy telephone traffic, flood impacts, and temporary measures while authorities prepare repairs and address financial strain.
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Munefelps
H. Josetde
Mitchielw
Marshall’s Crook Bridge
Counett
Municipal Engineer Warns of Waterhole Dangers in Streets
The Municipal Engineer Mr Hy C haston issues a warning about dangerous waterholes in streets. He notes trenches are shallow in some areas, risking falls for children playing in private gardens and nearby yards.
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Chaston
Severe storm wrecks roads and disrupts sewerage system
Reports describe widespread damage from a violent storm with uprooted trees, deep road trenches up to 14 feet, and severed sewer connections. Officials warn of extreme danger from electrical poles, urging public caution in private yards where children play. Pumping stations run constantly. a new quarry near St John’s Church aids hole filling. Mayor spearheads relief and a donation drive to the Gundagai Poind Warins Association.
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Wetisianen
Teddy
Chamon
Eaeti
John’s Cyurch
Burland
Minwood
Dru
Rainfall reports for 48 hours to Thursday
Rainfall registrations over the two days to Thursday show varying amounts across regions. Weather officials note unsettled conditions with localized heavy showers and skies gradually clearing later in the period.
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Thurstay Wavijne
Wea. Wnure
Local Notices Open for Reports to Public Agencies
Community agencies request prompt full reports of all events and activities. Officials urge timely telephone reports and postal coordination to keep records current and accessible.
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Benky
Mtr. Hewitts
Nortern
Edward Street
Weet
Counc Algo
Bulding
Edward St. Weal
Hume Vale Menace
Hume
Murray River
Talgarno
Tallangatta
Gissing’s Pharmacie
Council
Burrinjuek
Ardiethun
Barelin
Erimun
Leaton
Whitton
Narandera
Deniliquin
Berrigan
Urana
Lockhart An
The
Rock Ah
Corowa
Ims
Howlong
Dalransl
Cootamundra
Euston
Ivanhoe _ Wentworth
Clearine
Adelong
Poinya Albury
Balranald
Gun
Seagua Wagyu
Washiy
Bright Nmwe
Sporting Boc
Almont
Aitica
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