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

Floods & storms, 1911

295 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 15

Disastrous Floods in Victoria

Leader · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 2

The recent heavy rains have caused a severe flood at Cooweerup Swamp, the visitation being one of the most severe yet experienced Hundreds of…

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Great Storm at Trieste Twenty Fatalities. Vienna

National Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1911 · page 4

A storm created havoc amongst shipping at Trieste. Already 20 fatali­ties have been reported, and it is feared that 40 fishermen have perished…

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Terrific Thunderstorm. with Huge Hailstones: London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 June 1911 · page 3

A terrific thunderstorm occurred in Lancashire. There was one fatality from lightning at Accrington. Hailstones an inch and a half in diameter…

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Thunderstorms in Lancashire. London, Sunday afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1911 · page 4

Terrific thunderstorms have occurred in Lancashire. Hailstones an inch in diameter fell at Haslingden, and there was a lightning fatality at…

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Heavy Storms in Japan. Tokio Partly Isolated. Tokio

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 June 1911 · page 2

Through the length and breadth, Japan has been swept by violent storms. Heavy loss is reported. Communication inland has been cut…

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Floods in Victoria, Bridges Washed Away. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 June 1911 · page 3

As a result of the recent heavy rains floods have caused the destruction of several bridges at Warburton, and there by interfered with the electric lighting…

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Floods in Melbourne. Extensive Damage Done. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 June 1911 · page 2

At Warburton several bridges have been destroyed by floods, and last night the town was in partial darkness owing to the flood waters interfering…

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Destructive Floods in Victoria. Melbourne

Leader · Wednesday 21 June 1911 · page 2

The flood waters continue to pour over many districts in Victoria. Much damage has been done, and many people are temporarily homeless. The…

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Floods in Victoria. Funerals Bogged. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 June 1911 · page 3

During the flood in the Moel district (Gippsland) three funerals became bogged. The corpses had to be carried while the cortege waded was[?]deep…

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Telegraphic News. Floods in Victoria. Melbourne

Leader · Tuesday 27 June 1911 · page 2

For the past twenty-four hours the flood waters at Na[?]lia have remained stationary. The residence of Mrs. Bartop was surrounded by water, and…

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The Chilian Cyclone. 200 Dead and Injured. Valparaiso

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 3

The disastrous cyclone of a few days ago accounted for 200 killed and injured. At Iquique vessels are flooded and…

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The Coronation Service MR. A. Gale's Question. Rev. J. H. Robertson Inter-viewed

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 2

Rev. J. H. Robertson, M.A., convener of the meetings of clergy to arrange for the united Coronation service in Bathurst, was asked by a…

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Floods in Bulgaria

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 July 1911 · page 2

Devastating floods have occurred in Southern Bulgaria. The inhabitants are fleeing to the mountains, and thousands of persons have been rendered homoless…

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Floods in Bulgaria. Four Million's Damage. Sofia, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1911 · page 1

A devastating flood has occurred in Southern Bulgaria, and the inhabitants are fleeing to the mountains. Crops and dwelling's have been…

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Heavy Rain in Sydney. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 12 July 1911 · page 2

Heavy rain fell In the city last night and up to this morning half ah inch had been registered. At one o’clock to-day it was still raining, and there…

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Floods in New Zealand. Town Under Water. Auckland

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 26 July 1911 · page 2

Heavy rains and snow-storms have occurred in the South Island, causing considerable damage. All telegraphic communication is cut swept away. The flood waiters are still rising…

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Floods and Snow. New Zealand's Unenviable Experience. Auckland (N.z.)

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 July 1911 · page 2

Heavy rain and snow storms are causing considerable damage in smith Island. A great portion of Blenheim is under water. Many…

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Floods in New Zealand. Auckland

Leader · Wednesday 26 July 1911 · page 1

Heavy rains and snow-storms have occurred in the South Island, causing considerable damage. All telegraphic [?]…

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New Zealand Flood Water Subsides. [?]Land

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 July 1911 · page 3

The floods at Blenheim are subsiding after attaining a depth of six feet in the principal street. Owing to the fire engines not being…

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New Zealand Floods Subsiding. Auckland

Leader · Thursday 27 July 1911 · page 1

The [?] after [?] a depth of six feet in the [?] street. Owing to the [?] not being able to [?]…

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