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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 3 of 10

Floods of Whisky

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 April 1921 · page 10

It is estimated by New York "Leslie's Weekly." the oldest illustrated weekly newspaper in the United States that two in every five…

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British Coal Strike. Grave National Emergency. Flooding of Pits Continues. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 April 1921 · page 2

The coal strike in Britain is regarded as the gravest national emergency since the outbreak of the war. The flooding of the pits continues, involving the permanent ruin…

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Labor Conference a Lull After the Storm Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 2

The Labor Conference was continued to-night. The proceedings were particularly calm after the stormy meetings of the preceding session…

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Floods in Queensland Brisbane

National Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 2

Severe floods have occurred at Bundaberg, and Maryborough, and adjoining towns. Abnormal rain fell at both Bundaberg and Caloundra. Nine…

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The Rain Mr Mares Anticipates Floods Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 2

Further excellent rains were experienced yesterday over the whole of the State, excepting the extreme south-west and a few centres in the…

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The Rain. Last Friday's Deluge

Molong Argus · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

On Friday afternoon Molong was visited by the heaviest rain storm within the history of the proverbial oldest inhabitant, and one that was unexpected by local weather…

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The Show Marred by Heavy Rain. Over 5,000 Defy Elements. Bathurst's Spirit Revealed. Nearly £230 Subscribed on Ground

National Advocate · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

From about 11 o'clock yesterday morning until after 6 o'clock last night rain—exceptionally heavy at times—fell in Bathurst. The result was that…

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Flood Rains 7 Inches at Tweed Heads Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

The cyclonic storm, with one centre in the north of Queensland and another on rue South Coast of that State, is operating over New South…

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Flooding of Mines Continues. Position in Wales Desperate. the Note to Germany. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

The British Miners' Federation refuses to order a resumption of pumping prior to negotiations with the owners. The Government regards it as essential that pumping…

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Fears of Flood

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

Heavy rain continues over many parts of the State. There are grave fears of a flood in the Hawkesbury River. Many low lying farm lands are already inundated…

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CYCLONE 300 Rams Swept Off Steamer Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

On her way from Newcastle 10 Townsville direct the Adelaide Steamship Company's steamer Camira encountered the full force of the cyclone…

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Floods Likely. Castlereach River Rising. Coonamble

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 10

As a result of [?] the river has been [?] and is still [?] Creek [?] before the…

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Forty Pits Flooded. Statement by Secretary Mines. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 2

Forty pits have been completely flooded, according to a statement made by Mr. Bridgeman, Secretary of Mines, to-day at question time…

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Calm After the Storm Federal Members Reckoning the Chances Melbourne, Saturday Night

National Advocate · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 2

There is a calm alter the political storm of Friday, and it is not likely that any new developments will aries until Wednesday. Even then it is…

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After the Storm, The Re-establishment of Fruit Trees

Leader · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 2

There are posalbly other orchardists in the position of the grower who addressed the following inquiry to the Department of Agriculture recently:—…

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Calm Again Political Storm Passes Mr. Hughes About to Sail

The Bathurst Times · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 4

The latest political crisis like all those that have proceed it, has passed over without visible effect. An exchange of compliments took place…

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Pen=notes and Pencillings. the Flooded Pit

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 1

Not so much is heard of the destroyed flooded pits. Doubtless, still loss will be heard later. The reason, is plain--the position was exaggerated, and so it is not…

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Misunderstood. Mr. Keech and Rabbit Inspector McCRATH. Remarks Misinterpreted. No Reflections Intended, a Storm in a Teacup

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 17

At the meeting of the and District Pastures and Stock protection Board on Tuesday tho chairman mentioned the motion of…

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A Good Rain Out of a Thunderstorm. Eighty Points at Mudgee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 May 1921 · page 9

A violent thunderstorm passed over Mudgee in the early hours of this morning, which had been precursed by a milder storm that had…

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Flooded Collieries Nearly 15,000 Workers Affected London, Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 2

It was officially announced in the House of Commons that 46 collieries had been flooded, these having, employed 14,656 men…

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