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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1909

286 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 15

A Terrible Cyclone Bending Iron Like Wire Tamworth

National Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 3

A terrible cyclone occurred at Nemingah yesterday, tearing up trees, unroofing houses and playing havoc generally, Sheets of iron were carried long distances and dashed…

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Meningha’s Misfortunes Destructive Hailstorm Follows Cyclone. Sydney

Leader · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 2

Meaingha is having a series of misfortunes. Following Tuesday’s disastrous cyclone was a hailstorm, at the conclusion of which the hail lay…

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Terrific Storm at Narrabri. Country Lit Up with Lightning. People Alarmed.the Thunder Deafening. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 2

One of the most terrific storms ever known it Narrabri occurred last night. Rain pelted down for about half an bour. co points being registered…

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Heavy Storm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 26

One of the most severe storms that has visited this district for a long period broke over the town on Wednesday last. In the vicinity of…

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Heavy Storm at Cowra Blight Damage Done Cowra

National Advocate · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 2

A heavy thunderstorm broke over the town yesterday afternoon. A very heavy gale raged, accompanied by blinding clouds of dust. Several structures…

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Big Downpour, at Yass Banking Premises Flooded Yass

National Advocate · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 2

One of the heaviest falls of rain ever experienced at Yass occurred yesterday afternoon. The intense heat of the past couple of days was followed by a tremendous…

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The Storm at Forbes Eugowra Store Blown Down Man Seriously Injured Forbes

National Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 4

The rain which fell on Wednesday registered 170 points, but this cannot be taken as a true record of the down­pour, as it fell with such force, and…

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Another Phenomenal Storm. Sydney

Leader · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 2

Another phenomena storm occurred in Sydney to-night…

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Storm in Sydney Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 2

Last sight a heavy storm swept over Sydney and suburbs. The gutters were flooded. Further rain fell to-night. TO-DAYS FORECAST…

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A Heavy Thunderstorm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 2

Our Merrender correspondent writes: A very heavy and violent thunderstorm broke over the village about 4.30 on Wednesday evening. In about…

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A Terrific Storm. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 3

Advices rom Narrabri state that a terrific storm swept over that district on Saturday. Six Indies of rain fell in an hour, the rushing water tearing…

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Terrific Storm at Narrabri. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 2

A terrific storm is reported from the Narrabri district on Saturday. Six inches of rain fell in an hour, taaring up gum trees by the roots. Many…

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Storm at Cowra a House Blown Down Several Narrow Escapes Cowra

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 2

Further splendid rains have fallen throughout the district since Thursday over three inches being registered. A very heavy rainstorm passed…

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A Severe Storm. Goulburn

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 3

A very severe storm occurred last night at Goulburn. The Mulwaree River rose rapidly, washing away portion of the railway, and doing extensive…

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Destructive Storm at Goulburn. Portion of Railway Washed Away. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 2

A very severe storm occurred at Goulburn last night. The Mulwarrle River rose rapidly, washing away portion of the railway, and doing…

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News by Telegraph The Barrier Crisis. Another Storm Brewing. a Unionist Quarrel Produced. Broken Hill

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 3

Recently some minors at the Central showed a disposition to question the bonaafides at unionists of the mullockers. The result was that pence…

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Heavy Rain at Byng

Leader · Thursday 4 March 1909 · page 4

On Monday afternoon there was very heavy rain at By[?]g, 60 points being registered in 12 minutes…

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A Violent Storm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 14

A terrific storm broke over Cobbora last week and much damage was done to the property of Mr. T. P. Austin. While the atmospheric…

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Meroo Shire Council. Ordinary Monthly Meeting. On the Roads—Preparing Storm Damage. Shires Association Conference. Delegate Webb's Report

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1909 · page 19

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Meroo Shire Council was held in the Cudgegong Council Chambers on Monday night. The President, Cr…

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Local and General. Storm in Bathurst

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 15 March 1909 · page 2

About half past eleven on Saturday night, a heavy thunderstorm swept over Bathurst, lasting for half an hour, during which 38 points of rain…

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