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

Floods & storms, 1927

245 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 13

A Cyclone Warning to Shipping Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 6 June 1927 · page 2

The weather Bureau issued a warning to shipping to-night. It stated that a cyclone was centred at 9 a.m. between Lord Howe Island and the…

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Steamer Storm Tossed Adelaide

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 2

The steamer, City of Khios, terribly battered by a storm, put into the outer harbor last night tor repairs. Her deck plates were buckled, her…

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Five Men Missing. Gale Off Coast. AUCKLAND, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 1

Extremely rough and tempestuous weather conditions have prevailed during the last few lays A launch which left Opotiki on Friday, with five…

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Cool Weather. Storm Coming. Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 1

Although line weather was generally experienced in this State yesterday, the skies are overcast today and rain has been reported from several…

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"Greif" in a Gale Two Seamen Drowned LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 2

The German ship "Grief" which arrived at Falmouth from Port Pirie (South Australia) encountered a four-day gale…

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Epic of Gallantry. Seamen’s Ordeal in Fierce Gale

Leader · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 4

Worthy of the finest traditions of the sea was the gallant rescue of 30 British seamen, who for three days endured [?]orrors of exposure and…

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The Weather Heavy Rain on Coast SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 7

Light to heavy rain toll over the coastal districts, the Blue Mountains and the northern border districts of the State yesterday. The rain was…

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Heavy Rain Reported Drought Breaks in Victoria. MELBOURNE, Saturday

Leader · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 4

Alice a long, dry spell, and a succession [?] heavy [?] rain has set in over a considerable portion of Victoria. The conditions in some parts…

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The Bungaree Cyclone. Melbourne, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 1

Yesterday's tornado which swept Bungaree and caused considerable damage, appears to have cleared a path 200 yards long by about a dozen miles…

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Mississippi Floods a Stupendous Task Work of Rehabilitation New York

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1927 · page 2

With the flood waters gradually receding, Mr. Hooven is leaving to-morrow to superintend the commencement of the rehabilitation work on…

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60 Years To-day Bathurst' Biggest Flood

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 June 1927 · page 1

[?] Early [?] morning, 60 [?] by [?] the ever [?] need in…

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Missouri Floods a Fresh Outbreak Further Heavy Damage MONTREAL

National Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1927 · page 2

A Kansas City message status that a fresh outbreak of flood has heavily damaged sections of Oklahama. Missouri, and Arkansas wheat regions…

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“Wings of the Storm.”

Leader · Friday 1 July 1927 · page 8

Thunder, the dog sensation of the screen, is the featured player in “Wings of the Storm,” a touching drama of a girl, a man and a dog,…

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The Big Flood (Published by Arrangement)

National Advocate · Friday 1 July 1927 · page 4

According to a compilation printed in the "Herald-Tribune" (New York) "the net result of national Prohibition has been to increase the annual per…

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The Big Flood

Leader · Friday 1 July 1927 · page 8

According to a compilation printed in the “Herald-Tribune” (New York), “the net result of national Prohibition has been to increase the annual per…

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Ascot Winter Cup Cyclone Wins on Protest Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1927 · page 1

The Ascot £500 Winter Cup was decided to-day. It resulted: Cyclone 1; Savioa 2; Havelock 3. Winner's price was 14/1. Savioa finished first…

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Friday's Snow Storm. Some Heavy District Falls

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 2

On Friday night the unsettled weather of the preceding few days culminated in a fall of snow, which covered the ground to a depth of more than an…

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Appalling Flood. Whole Valley Submerged. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 6

A Dresden message states that at least 150 persons are dead in Mueglitz. Valley, Saxony, which is studded with villages whose…

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150 Drowned Sudden Flood in Saxony Terrible Scenes LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 2

A Dresden (Germany) message states that 150 persons are dead in the Murglitz Valley, Saxony. It is slated that villages whose occupants…

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Great Storm London Streets Flooded Amusing Scenes LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 5

One of the most remarkable thunderstorms in the history of London broke over the Thames Valley this afternoon. There was torrential…

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