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

Floods & storms, 1921

195 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 10

Heavy Rain in Places Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1921 · page 1

Thunderstorms were experienced fairly generally over the eastern half of the state during the week-end. The half which accompanied the rain in…

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Disastrous Hail Storm

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 10

A disastrous hailstorm passed over this district on Friday afternoon last, as a result of which a good deal of damage was done to…

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Floods in U.S.A. Worst in History Towns Submerged and Railways Destroyed 15 Fatalities to Date Vancouver

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 December 1921 · page 2

The States of Oregon and Washington have been devastated by the worst floods in their history. Scores of railway bridges have been…

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£100,000 Damage. by Fires and Storms. North-west Reports. Narrabrl

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 December 1921 · page 3

O[?]breaks of fire continue in the North-West. Two occurred after a [?] passed near Emerald Hill. The trains are mostly blamed, sparks…

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A Thunderstorm

Leader · Friday 16 December 1921 · page 6

A, thunderstorm which broke over Orange on Wednesday afternoon was responalble for 14 points of rain. It was not heavy enough to do any…

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Kandos. Damage by Storms

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 December 1921 · page 3

A terrific thunderstorm occurred on Wednesday night. It was accompanied by very vivid lighting and numerous fuses were blown out, giving electricians a rather…

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Severe Storm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 December 1921 · page 27

A severe storm, with heavy thunder, lighting, wind, and plenty of dust, passed over this district on Monday afternoon. At…

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260 pts. of Rain 20 Mins Violent Storm. Extensive Damage at Glen Innes. Glen Innes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 December 1921 · page 20

One of the most violent storms ever experienced in Glen Innes passed over the district shortly after 2 o' clock yesterday…

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Stuart Town. a Storm

Leader · Friday 23 December 1921 · page 4

A very heavy storm passed over the village on Thursday night, but did not last long. Twenty five points were registered, and since then the weather…

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Bathurst Under Water Macquarie a Banker Damage to Crops and Roads Record Sofala Flood

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 December 1921 · page 2

From 4 o'clock on Monday afternoon until about 6 o'clock on Tuesday morning, 437 points of rain were recorded in Bathurst. It was the most…

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Flood Rains Over Five Inches at Narrabri 437 Points at Bathurst Five Inches at Portland Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 December 1921 · page 2

Heavy rains were recorded practically throughout the State yesterday. Narrabri topped the list with 533 points for the 21 hours. The next…

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Floods at Bathurst. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 December 1921 · page 2

During last night and this morning the heaviest fall of rain for many months was recorded throughout the west. In Bathurst 437 points were recorded, and in places in…

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Cricketers' Long Tramp. 14 Miles in Heavy Rain. Rylstone

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 December 1921 · page 3

A Rylstone cricket team journeyed to Bogie and defeated the local team by 30 runs. For Rylstone W. S. Kelk, an old Sydney cricketer, scored 27 funs, and took nine…

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Floods in Queensland. Town Practically Submerged

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 December 1921 · page 4

Heavy floods are being experienced in many parts of Queensland. The town of Chinchilla is practically submerged, and only the roofs of the houses in to norter[?]…

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Floods in Queensland Trains Held Up Toowoomba

National Advocate · Saturday 31 December 1921 · page 5

The Western line is under water in several places and a number of washaways have occurred. The mail rain from Chareville to Brisbane, was…

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