Looking Back
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Pumps claim – Oct 22, 1993
Some of the residents claimed pumps were not activated when required during the recent storm and, more importantly, that sections of the system did not…
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Upgrading – Oct 22, 1993
Mr O’Dwyer said any major upgrading was going to have to go back to people to pay for it. Council may have to concentrate all…
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Hygiene danger claims floodbound farmer – Oct 15, 1993
CONSTANT rain in the region that reached its peak early last week when more than 60 mm of raid fell, has left a Lower Loddon…
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Ross River Virus not a threat – Oct 15, 1993
THERE was no immediate threat of northern Victoria flood waters causing an outbreak of mosquito-borne diseases such as Ross River Virus, the Health and community…
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Prolonged river flood poses uncertain threat – Oct 15, 1993
THE sustained high level of the flooded Murray River loses an uncertain threat to landholders in this area. The duration of high levels – rather…
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Floods blow for timber industry – Oct 12, 1993
WHILE the immediate concern for the Barham and Koondrook area is the approaching Murray River flood peak, flooding will have a longer term impact for…
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Torrumbarry weir lock chamber gates open – Oct 12, 1993
THE lock chamber gates at Torrumbarry Weir were opened on Thursday to assist the passage of the high river flows in the Murray River. While…
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Flood relief clothing was lost in fire – Oct 12, 1993
CLOTHING ready for distribution to flood victims was lost in a $100,00 fire which gutted a Kerang welfare agency store on Friday. The fire which…
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Towns ready for flood – Oct 12, 1993
BARHAM and Koondrook townships have prepared well for the approaching Murray River flood peak. Emergency service officials do not anticipate the expected peak to cause…
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VFF flood assessment – Oct 8, 1993
THE Victorian Farmers’ Federation has called for a review of the state’s flood warning system after central and north-east farmers suffered heavy losses caused by…
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Flood loss grants – Oct 8, 1993
THE Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Mr Pat McNamara has authorised the payment f personal hardship grants to persons who have suffered losses in…
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Smaller show defies the mud – Oct 8, 1993
THE rain and mud failed to stop hundreds of district residents from attending this year’s scaled down Kerang Show. Although there was no horse, sheep,…
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