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

Floods & storms, 1925

258 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 13

Storm in Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 2

Last night, there was a Very heavy storm over Sydney. Thunder and vivid flashes of lightning were heard and seen for some time. The storm…

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Ireland's Woes Floods Cause Serious Famine London

National Advocate · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 2

The "Daily Chronicle's Dublin correspondents states that reports from Donegal, Kerry, Galway and Connemarre, disclose that thousands are…

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General News the Flooding of Orange

National Advocate · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 2

Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick has received the following communication from Mr. R. T. Ball, Minister for Works: "In reply to your letter of the 15th…

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The Movies. Criterion Theatre Wednesday Night's Programme. Giant Flood Scenes in "The Galloping Fish."

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 3

One of the most unusual pictures offerings in many weary moons has been filmed by Thomas H. Ince in "The Galloping Fish," Ince's…

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Lord’s Place Flooding

Leader · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 2

The discussion which the recent flooding of Lord’s Place and the adjoining streets called forth in the Orange Municipal Council, at Its…

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Floods in Queensland Brisbane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 26

Heavy rains have fallen over Northern Queensland, and [?] are floods at many places. Railway lines are damaged and traffic…

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Queensland Floods 14 Inches in Ten Days. Rivers Overflowing Brisbane

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 2

Fourteen inches of rain have been registered at Townsville daring the past ten days, and still it teems. The whole countryside to the north is…

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Big Storm at Bathurst. Cathedral Flooded-- Man Injured. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 4

A heavy storm passed over Bathurst on Wednesday afternoon. In less than mi hour 154 points were registered. The storm waters flooded the streets to a depth of…

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Latest Cables. (Australian Cable Association Messages). Egyptian Elections. Crowds Storm Booths. LONDON

Leader · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 7

A Cairo message says that the primary elections have began and are proceeding quietly. There heave been three arrests for interferences, but…

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Parkes and Bathurst Flooded

Leader · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 5

Rain threatened at Orange on Wednesday, but only a few drops Fell. At Bathurst, however, there was a torrential downpour, resembling a…

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Adelaide Storms. [?] Damage Dose. ADELAIDE

Leader · Monday 9 February 1925 · page 2

It is estimated that Friday’s terrible [?] he Adelaide caused damage between [?] and [?] The [?] were the [?]…

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Tremendous Loss Adelaide Storm. £200,000 Estimate. Adelaide

National Advocate · Monday 9 February 1925 · page 1

It te estimated that £200,000 will not cover the damage done by the storm yesterday. Big city emporiums were flooded,…

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General News Heavy Rain Predicted

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 2

The latest forecast is as follows: Sultry and unsettled with farther rain and thunder, but mostly in the south-eastern districts; some heavy…

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Town in Flood. Ganaiain

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 2

Following on torrential rains yesterday, tho worst flood known here has occurred. Boggy Creek rose at an alarming rate, and within two hours was over the hanks. All…

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General News Storm Damage

National Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 2

In his report to the Bathurst Council last night, the city engineer (Mr. L. B. Watson) stated that the storm on the 4th instant caused much…

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Goulburn Fruit Crops Damaged by Storm. Goulburn

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 2

A disastrous storm occurred at Penrose yesterday afternoon, caussing much damage to fruit. The loss sustained is very severe and will run…

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Goulburn Orchardists’ Loss. a Heavy Storm. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 6

A disastrous storm at [?] Goulburn, yesterday afternoon, did tremendous damage to orchards. The principal orchardists last practically…

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Racehorses for Gale

Leader · Wednesday 18 February 1925 · page 4

Mr. Amon Townsend, owing to baring several youngsters coming on and through his Intention to buy more at the Easter yearling [?] in…

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Cyclone at Mumbil. Buildings Levelled With Ground. Damage and Destruction to Property

Leader · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 2

As the result of a combined cyclone and rainstorm which struck the little town of Mumbil on Friday night, a number of buildings were levelled…

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