Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Floods & storms, all years

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

Floods & storms, 1928

352 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 18

Flood Water Damage. Is Council Liable ? Discussion at Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 2

A sequel to the cloudburst on February 29, which overflowed. Farmer's Creek and flooded properties along its course, was heard at the meeting of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Queensland Flood. Is Rockhampton Endangered? Several Deaths. Rockhampton, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 1

It is now certain that the six members of the William's family, of Gelobera, in the Dawson Valley, have perished in the flood waters. A diligent…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Rockhampton Floods. Waters Still R[?]ing. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 2

The Fi[?] River is now 24 feet at Rockhampton, and Is still rising. Should it rise much more, s considerable portion of the low-lying sections…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Queensland Floods Death Roll Increasing Brisbane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 18

It is feared that another tragedy as the result of the floods has occurred at Dundalba, the farm of R. Baker, who, with his wife, had…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Fatal Floods Death and Devastation in Queensland Many Setters Still in Danger. ROCKHAMPTON

National Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

The last ray of hope for the safety of Laurence Muldoon and his employees, who were swept away by flood waters on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Floods in Alabama Mississippi Overflows MONTREAL

National Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

A Mobile (Alabama) message states that the tributaries of the Mississippi are again overflowing and have caused gravest distress in many sections…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Queensland Floods. Terrible Tragedy Feared. Rockhampton, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

It is feared that a tragedy as terrible as that at Globera, where seven people were drowned, has occurred at Bunwalba, in the Dawson Valley, at…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Fatal Floods Seven Men Missing Terrible Tragedy Feared ROCKHAMPTON

National Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 3

It is feared that a tragedy collapsing the one at Globera, has occurred at Bundalla, in the Dawson Valley, at Mr. R…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Rylstone Shire Council The Adult Franchise Question Relief for Flood Damage Maryvale-Sandy Hollow Line Resignation of Shire Engineer

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 16

The monthly meeting of the Rylstone Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers, on April 19. The president, Cr. McL. Jamison, was in…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Terrific Gale at Auckland. Damage Estimated at £10,000. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 2

A terrific [?] swept over parts of New Zealand last night, doing damage estimated at 110,000 alone the Auckland waterfront. A number of vessels…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

N.Z. GALE £10,000 Damage Mother's Narrow Escape AUCKLAND

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 2

Damage estimated at £10,000 has been caused by a terrific gale on the Auckland waterfront. Tremendous seas took a heavy toll of small craft…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

RECEDING Queensland Flood Waters Appalling Losses ROCKHAMPTON

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 2

Indication in Yamba and surrounding districts are that the flood waters are receding. All train services have been resumed and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Floods in U.S.A. Death and Destruction MONTREAL

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 2

An Atlanta message states that the latest estimates of the southern flood disaster are 12 dead and 8000 temporarily homeless…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Queensland Floods. Heavy Stock Mortality. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 2

A message from Rockhampton states that as the flood waters begin to [?]are being realised In places in the Dawson…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Floods and Buzzards in America. Thousand Homeless. MONTREAL

Leader · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 2

An Atlantic message states that the Latest [?] of the southern flood [?] that if are dead and [?] The damage in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The New Zealand Gale Auckland

National Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 3

Torrential rains followed yesterday's sale, causing floods. Many houses wore inundated at Haruokl Plains, the occupants were compelled…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Indescribable Confusion. Cyclone in Bulgaria. SOFIA, Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 1

A terrific cyclone, accompanied by a torrential downpour, swept northern Bulgaria yesterday. Unneserved by the resent series of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Anzac Day Commemoration in Gulgong United Church Service Flood Gates of Memory." Impressive Public School Function

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 6

In keeping with the greatness of the occasion Anzac Day in Gulgong on April 25 was fittingly celebrated by a united Church service in the Pictoria Theatre. Representatives of all denominations gathered together as one great body to pay a…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Earthquake's Toll Widespread Ruin Children Born in Fields Cyclone Adds to Horror SOFIA

National Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 5

A terrible picture of devastation and distress is still reigning at Phillippopolis and other centres, according to the "Daily Express" special…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Weather Heavy Coastal Rain SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 5

Rain fall on the central and north coast of New South Wales yesterday. There were also some showers on the northern tablelands. Maclean…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →