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

Floods & storms, 1920

213 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 11

Floods Destroy Maize Crops

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 19

Over eight inches of rain have fallen in parts of Gippsland. Serious floods have ensued. The maize crops in North and East…

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Schooner in a Gale Hobart

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

During a gale in Bass Straits the schoonr Abemana lost her salls and much of her deck carse. RECONSTRUCTING THE STATE…

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Cyclone Damage in North Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

Extensive damage has been effected in a number of northern inland towns by a cyclonic storm, accmpanied by heavy rain…

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Storms in Queensland

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

Violent storms have occurred on the far northern seaboard of Queensland. Great damage was done at Chillagoe. A message from Chillagoe states that half of the town…

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Cyclone in Queensland Half a Town Blown Away. Brisbane

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

Much damage was done to northern towns yesterday by a cyclonic disturbance which has been operating off the coast for the past couple of days…

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Queensland Cyclone Further Details. Brisbane

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

A telegram from Babinda states that a severe cyclone visited Cairns and a number of residents were injured and many buildings demolished. Small…

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Cyclone in the North Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

Advices from inland towns show that the cyclones have done further enormous damage…

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Telegrams. Queensland Cyclone. Towns Wrecked. Brisbane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 17

The Deputy Postmaster General is in receipt of a message from Port Douglass, which states that a second terrific cyclone there last…

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Bogged Ross Smith's Machine Heavy Rain Charleville Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

A message from Charleville states that in consequence of the heavy rain the arrangements made by Sir. Ross Smith for his flight to Sydney and…

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Last Night's Storm

Molong Argus · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 6

After a week of exceptionally hot weather a heavy wind and dust storm swept over Molong at about 6 30 yesterday afternoon, and was followed afterwards by a violent…

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Queensland Cyclone More Damage. Brisbane

National Advocate · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

A message received here states that a cyclonic disturbance devastated Port Douglas. Only 12 houses were left standing and the road are…

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Queensland Cyclone. Brisbane

Leader · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 2

The Mareeba district was hard hit by the cyclone, and farmers generally estimate their losses at 50 per cent of their possessions. The shire…

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The Christmas Day Storm Help for Orange Orchardists

Leader · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

The devastating storm which occurred in the Orange district, and which brought about very much destruction so far as orchardists and…

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St. Stanislaus' College. a Flood of Electric Light. Completing a £2,200 CONTRACT

National Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 2

St. Stanislaus' College by night has assumed a now and remarkably bright appearance. Last night, despite the fact that the night was moonlight the…

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Storm at Temora. Temora

National Advocate · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 2

Temora was visited this afternoon by one of the severest dust storms in the history of the town. The place was in almost total darkness for about…

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Terrific Storm. Albury Under Water. Albury

National Advocate · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 2

One of the most devastating rainstorms in the history of Albury occurred between 4.30 and 5 o'clock this afternoon…

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Two Children Drowned Storm Waters at Young. Young

The Bathurst Times · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 2

Nancy Glennon, aged 15, was washed away and drowned in the flood waters at Narengo on Saturday. A similar fate happened to a…

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Floods in South Africa. Capetown

Leader · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 2

At Kimb[?]loy a protracted drought has been followed by continuous rains, causing serious floods. The Modder River has ris[?]n fifty feet, and…

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Washaways Flood Rains in the West Line Swinging Five Feet in the Air Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 2

Information reaching railway headquarters show that the week-end raids caused considerable damage to the permanent way in the west…

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Week-end Rain Damage to Railway Lines. Washaways at Peak Hill. Guard Swims Flooded River. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 2

Following on the heavy rain which tell throughout the State during the week-end many lines were reported to the Railway authorities to have…

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