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

Floods & storms, 1929

293 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 15

Severe Storm Hail Works Havoc MELBOURNE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 20 November 1929 · page 2

A severe storm struck the town of Mortlake yesterday afternoon. Nearly 400 points of rain fell in half an hour. Hall stones caused…

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More Rain Heavy Thunderstorms Best Fall of Year

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 20 November 1929 · page 4

Following Sunday's beneficial rain fall another stormy change worked up on Monday afternoon and torrential rain fell at intervals. Gutters…

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Floods in Wales Worst for 40 Years London

National Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 1

Torrential rains in Wales caused the worst flood for forty years in many areas numerous families suddenly found the lower rooms of their…

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Cyclonic Storms Damage in Queensland BRISBANE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 2

Great damage is reported from Southern Queensland as a result of cyclonic storms. Numerous buildings were unroofed and fences levelled…

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Flood Holds Up Team

Leader · Saturday 23 November 1929 · page 4

Ge[?] cricketers had an unenviable experience in last Sunday's rain. They set out in the morning for [?]long, but when they reached their destination…

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State's Weather Some Extraordinary Changes Dust Storms and Falling Temepratures Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1929 · page 2

The Slate experienced extraordinary changes in the weather to-day. At Kiandra the temperature dropped 20 degrees and snow fell, while not…

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Fishermen's Heavy Loss in Recent Gale London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 November 1929 · page 1

Mr. Adamson, the Secretary for Scotland, stated in the House of Commons to -night that 571 boats of the herring fleet were involved in the…

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In a Storm Clemenceau's Lonely Paris

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 November 1929 · page 1

In the pouring rain at two o'clock this morning M. Clemcnccau's coffin was taken to a lonely briar clump at Verdee for interment. Only four cars…

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Gulgong Council Repairing Storm Damage. Next Year's Programme

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 27 November 1929 · page 24

At a special meeting of the Gulgong Town Council on Thursday evening last it was resolved to ask the Government for a grant of £200…

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British Steamer Ashore Crew Rescued; 8 Perish Heroism in Terrific Gale London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 November 1929 · page 1

At the height of yesterday's gale, the steamer Molesey, on a voyage from Liverpool to Cardiff, sent out S. O. S. messages that she…

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Floods in Wales Greatest Foe 30 Years London

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 November 1929 · page 1

The worst floods in 30 years are reported from Monmouthshire, South Wales, in the west of tho country, as a result of continued rain. Boats are…

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Steamer Ashore Struck by Gale Thrilling Experiences London

National Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1929 · page 1

At the height of yesterday's gale the steamer, Molosey on a voyage from Liverpool to Cardiff, sent an S.O.S. that she was driven on the rocks at…

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Cudal. a Disastrous Hall Storm

Leader · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 6

On Monday evening a hailstorm of more than ordinary Intensity passed through the southern portions or the district. As is common with these…

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Swimming Carnival Sydney Champions to Compete. Night and Afternoon Sessions. Flood Lights for the Well

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 7

The entry received for to-morrow's swimming carnival is the largest, on record. Nominations came from Wellington, Dunedoo, Gulgong,…

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Wind and Storms Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 1

The forecast:--Fine in the far north-west, but otherwise cloudy and unsettled generally, with further rain and…

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By Flood and Field Chapter of Accidents Some Narrow Escapes Contributed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 15

The Willow has been favored with some very heavy rain at last. On November 17 there was a fall of two inches causing creeks and…

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Flood Damage Postmaster's Plea SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 4 December 1929 · page 2

Stephen Edward Mansfield, 46, postmaster, was convicted at the Kogarah police court on a charge of having misappropriated £51 17s 4d…

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Toll of the Sea Many Lives Lost in Newfoundland Gale Newfoundland

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 1

Another Newfoundland disaster was feared to-day when silence continued to enshroud the fate of 70 persons, including four women, who are…

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Latest Cables Another Newfoundland Cyclone. a Five Day Sto[?] St. John’s

Leader · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 8

Another disaster was feared today when silence continued to conceal the [?]a[?]e of 70 [?] [?]uding fo[?]r women who were aboard nine…

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Hurricane and Storm Britain Has Dreadful Ordeal Many Ships in Distress London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 1

Several lives were lost, and widespread damage done to property on land and sea by the worst storm for many years which swept the British…

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