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

Floods & storms, 1928

352 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 18

Scattered Rains. Big Flood in Gippsland. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 4

Yesterday, scattered light rain was recorded on the extreme southern tablelands, the south-west [?] Eastern Riverina, and the North…

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WASHAWAYS Storms at Wagga WAGGA

National Advocate · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

Following repeated heavy rain last night and yesterday and a violent storm last night, two serious wash aways occurred on the main…

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Drought and Floods

Leader · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

Mr. Peter [?]ky, formerly of Ca[?] writing from Central Queensland, states as follows:—While the [?] of Queensland had from 20…

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Four Perish Disastrous Floods Towns Inundated QUEBEC

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 2

Floods took four lives during Easter Two men were swept from a boat and drowned; two lost their lives when…

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Floods on Canada. [?]

Leader · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 2

A Quebec [?] states that floods have [?] heavy [?] in the province of Ontario The reports states that bridges and [?]…

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Bounteous Rain. Motor Cars Bogged. a Flooded Creek

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 30

This district has had its share of rain of late and this is reflected in the growth, of grass, herbage and lucerne crops. In a good season such…

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After Many Days Flood Victim's Body Recovered LITHGOW

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 2

The body of John Brennan, who was drowned in the disastrous flood on February 19 was found in the Cobar Tunnel mine to-day…

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Man's Body Recovered. Close to Tunnel Breach. Echo of Recent Flood

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 1

The body of Mr. James Brenan, victim of the flood disaster on February 19, was discovered about noon yesterday in the…

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Heavy Rain North Coast Deluged SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 8

The North Coast particularly between Coff's Harbor and Kempsey was drenched with heavy rain yesterday. South east winds,…

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Municipal Imputation Railway Commissioner's Visit. Supply of Power Discussed Question of Storm Water Damage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 32

While passing through Mudgee on Tuesday the Commissioner for Railways (Mr Fraser) was interviewed by a deputation…

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Wyaldra Shire Council Urgent Need for Road Repairs. Bridges and Creeks. Request for Flood Damage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 22

At the March meeting of the Wyayldra Shire Council, there were present: Crs S. B. Rouse (president), A. Croft, E. K. Bowman, R…

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Big Queensland Storms. Coastal Area Deluged. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 8

One of the several storms in the annals of Queensland is reported from Brisbane. The whole of the coastal area has been deluged, and the…

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Floods Feared Heavy Falls on the North Coast SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

Very heavy rain again fell on the North Coast of New South Wales during the 24 hours ended 9 o'clock this morning. The Richmond and…

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The Weather Flood Situation Improved SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 6

Showers of steady rain were reported from every centre on the North Coast yesterday and last night. There were also some scattered falls…

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Queensland Floods. Two More Lives Lost. Brisbane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 4

Two more lives have been lost in the Queensland Hoods; Thomas Major, aged eight, being drowned at Graceville, and a man named…

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North Coast Floods. Urunga, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 1

The flood waters in the Bellingen River are now rapidly receding. Very little damage was done to property, except on the river banks…

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Floods in Queensland. Rescues Effected. Rockhampton, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 1

Latest advices are that the flood waters in the Fitzroy River are steadily rising and the lower portions of the town and suburbs are being inundated…

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Floods Carry Raths Away. Brisbane

Leader · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 6

The flooded Brisbane River ton the floating metropolitan baths from their moorings, and swept them down stream. The huge wooden stricture…

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Queensland Floods Rockhampton in Danger Man and Girl Drowned Heroic Rescue ROCKHAMPTON

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

Latest advices are to the effect that the flood waters in the Fitzroy River are rising and that the lower portion of the city and…

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Queensland Floods Six Persons Missing ROCKHAMPTON

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 5

Floods that swept down the Dawson Valley have made the conditions of the people pitiable. The flood waters reached a height…

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