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  2. Effects of Exceptional and Continuous Rainfalls.

    The "Courier's" correspondents at points on the Brisbane River watershed advised last night that the rain during the ...

    Article : 383 words
  3. KEDRON BRIDGE.

    In view of the fact that the temporary bridge at Kedron had been damaged by flood waters, the Mayor of Brisbane (Alderman Jolly) advised last eve[?] ...

    Article : 69 words
  4. A RECORD.

    The deluge on the North Coast has resulted in record floods, with many washaways and landslides. At Caboolture ...

    Article : 1,166 words
  5. HARD FIGHT.

    Owing to the breaking of the Ipswich trunk water main in the bed of the Brisbane River, Ipswich is depending entirely on the Kholo ...

    Article : 994 words
  6. ON THE DOWNS.

    Further heavy rains fell in Toowoomba last night, the registration at the Botanic Gardens to 9 a.m. being 147 points, and at Searle and Sons' ...

    Article : 523 words
  7. BATHS SHIFTED.

    Despite the exceptionally strong current in the river, the tugs Chesterford and Fearless yesterday successfully shifted the Metropolitan Baths from their ...

    Article : 380 words
  8. 1908 FLOOD.

    Although the Albion and East Brisbane and the districts abutting Breakfast Creek and Norman Creek suffered most in the flood in March, 1908, low-lying portions ...

    Article : 986 words
  9. POSTAL TROUBLES

    Delays to mails and interruptions to the telephone services are the principal troubles which have been experienced by the Post and Telegraphs Department ...

    Article : 212 words
  10. A DEVIATION IMPASSABLE.

    The deviation crossing of the swamp between Wynnum West and Tingalpa, near where a new concrete bridge is being built, is submerged to such an extent ...

    Article : 62 words
  11. EMPIRE MARKETS.

    As a result of the Imperial trade conferance, the British manufacturers' section o the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Ltd., is sending an official ...

    Article : 100 words
  12. FOOTPATH COLLAPSES.

    A large tree situated on the river bank close to the Commercial Rowing Club's shed, River-road, North Quay, fell on to the roof of the shed yesterday, denting ...

    Article : 75 words
  13. GAS AND ELECTRIC POWER.

    When approached by a "Courier" representative yesterday regarding the possibility of the rise of 4ft. affecting the Brisbane Gas Co.'s works at New Farm, ...

    Article : 263 words
  14. CUSTOMS SHED "ANCHORED."

    The Customs officers are determined not to lose the new shed which adorns their concrete wharf near Circular Quay. Yesterday, to the amusement of a number of ...

    Article : 112 words
  15. WRIT FOR £5000.

    The secretary of the Australian Workers'[?] Union (Mr. E. Grayndler) to[?] day instructed his solicitor (Mr. A. G[?] Roberts) to have issued a writ against the ...

    Article : 64 words
  16. KILCOY ISOLATED.

    Very light rain fell yesterday and last night, a break occurring about daylight. For the 24 hours to 9 o'clock 113 points was registered. To-day there were only ...

    Article : 340 words
  17. FLOATING DEBRIS.

    Already the heritage of the flood waters in the upper reaches of the liver is to be seen floating down-stream. Dead fish, water hyacinth, timber, and heavy ...

    Article : 109 words
  18. CENTRAL DISTRICT.

    Fine, but extremely humid, weather conditions prevail locally, with prospects of further rain. The Fitzroy and Dawson Rivers continue to rise, the Fitzroy River ...

    Article : 95 words
  19. BRISBANE'S WATER.

    At yesterday's meeting of the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board strong resentment was expressed at the dilatoriness of the Government in giving ...

    Article : 582 words
  20. REMOVAL ADVISED.

    In view of the possibility of flooding, merchants who have goods stored in the basements of warehouses situated in the low-level streets of the city, particularly ...

    Article : 91 words
  21. IPSWICH RAILWAY WORKSHOPS.

    The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. J. W. Davidson) said yesterday that at the Ipswich workshops, where the flood waters had interfered with the pumping ...

    Article : 48 words
  22. EXTENSION OF RAINS.

    "The most striking feature of the month's weather has been the continuous development of the tropical monsoonal rain influences," states the ...

    Article : 286 words
  23. OTHER REPORTS.

    Rain fell incessantly again yesterday. At Norwell and Pimpama Island it has been necesary to remove cattle to higher country. At Gilberton families have to ...

    Article : 512 words
  24. FERRIES AND BRIDGES.

    An assurance that the officers of the Brisbane City Council are making investigations so as to be prepared as far as possible for emergencies should they arise ...

    Article : 403 words
  25. LARGE AREAS UNDER WATER.

    The district is beginning to feel the affect of the continued rain, low lying areas being covered with water. Very heavy rain fell this morning for about ...

    Article : 324 words
  26. NO RISKS.

    Deciding to take no risks, officers of the Department of Agriculture yesterday removed from a floor, which is considerably below the level of William-street and ...

    Article : 74 words
  27. REPAIR WORK DANGEROUS.

    At yesterday's meeting of the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board a report was received from the Engineer for Water Supply (Mr. John ...

    Article : 151 words
  28. PRECAUTIONS TAKEN.

    Unless the level of the 1893 flood were reached, it is not expected that flood waters would interfere to any extent with the Government cold stores on the ...

    Article : 110 words
  29. GARDENS FLOODED.

    The animal and bird enclosure at the Botanic Gardens has been so heavily flooded that the occupants have had to take refuge in an extension to their ...

    Article : 94 words
  30. ENGLISH WOOLLENS.

    Bradford trade circles are puzzled to discover the motive underlying, considerable Dutch purchases of woollens, and delivery to Holland. They are then shipped to ...

    Article : 40 words
  31. GATTON COLLEGE WATER SUPPLY.

    The Department of Public Instruction has been advised by the Queensland Agricultural College and High School that the Lockyer Creek is many feet above ...

    Article : 72 words
  32. CROPS LEVELLED TO GROUND.

    [?]ady rain set in on Saturday afternoon, and become heavy at night. It was accompanied by a strong southerly wind, which levelled all growing crops to ...

    Article : 149 words
  33. SOUTH PINE RIVER RISING.

    Rain again fell all yesterday, and again this morning, with no indication of a change. Since Saturday afternoon 5½ inches have been recorded. The South ...

    Article : 55 words
  34. TRAMWAY SERVICES.

    The general manager of the Tramways Department of the Brisbane City Council (Mr. G. R. Steer, M.V.O.) said yesterday that so far the tramway services had not ...

    Article : 39 words
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