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, 1930

255 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 13

Storms in Bathurst Good Week-end Falls Over an Inch in Parts

National Advocate · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 2

As a result of thunderstorms some useful falls of rain were recorded in Bathurst and parts of the district during the week end…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ugly Main-street Affray Police Effect Arrests and Are Lively "Storm Centres"

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 2

An ugly scene, which might easily have, developed into something worse, occurred in Main-street, shortly after 6 o'clock, on Saturday afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Yetholme Storm Orchards Wiped Out Hail Like Jagged Ice Three Inches in Half an Hour

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1930 · page 1

Yetholme experienced the heaviest and most destructive storm for years past during the week end. It is estimated that three inches or rain fell…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Floods in S.A. 20 Inches in Five Days Adelaide

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1930 · page 3

The Postmaster at Tennant's Creek has reported that 20 inches of rain has fallen during the past five days and the worst floods for 40 years are being…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cobbora Shire Monthly Council Meeting Extensive Flood Damage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council, held in Geurie, the following were present. Crs. McLeod President). Morley, Conn,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Gulgong Council Mayor's Action Queried "Letter of Apology" Grant for Flood Damage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 20

At a special meeting of the Gulgong Town Council there were present:—The Mayor (Aid. J. Clark), Aldermen J. H. Etahl, A. B. Souter,…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

S.A. Floods Stranded Train Resumes Journey Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 2

The Railway Department has received a message to the effect that the train stranded on the Trans-Continental line, at Forest, due to floods, has…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Devastating Floods Dreadful French Inundation Hundreds Drowned, Thousands Homeless, Vine Yards Destroyed Paris

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 1

As a climax to the Montauban floods a dam burst and torrents of water swept down on Moissac, carrying away 50 houses. The waters then…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Floods in France Huge Death Roll PARIS

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 2

Flood devastation continues, throughout the south-west. It is estimated that 700 persons are dead. Two Spaniards who were arrested…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

French Floods 150 Dead—3000 Homeless France's Worst Catastrophe Paris Wednesday

National Advocate · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 2

As a climax to the Montauban floods a dam burst and a torrent of water 10 feet deep swept Molssac carrying away 50 houses. It then spread over the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Devastation in France 700 Dead in Floods Soldiers Rescue Many Paris

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 1

Flood devastation continues throughout south-western France. It is now estimated that 700 are dead. A family of seven was found dead…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Days of Noah Pre-flood Area New Expedition

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 4

Discoveries about the days of Noah and the pre-flood era, are likely to be made by the new expedition to Mesopotamia under…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tremendous Loss of Life Devastating French Floods. The Worst Catastrophe. PARIS

Leader · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 7

The floods have spread over the Garonne Valley for a distance of 40 miles. There are now 150 dead and 3000…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

French Floods Devastation Continues a Dramatic Suicide 700 Estimated Dead Paris

National Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1930 · page 2

Flood devastation' continues throughout the south west. It is now estimatthst 700 are dead. A peasant, seeing his house collapse whipped out a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

W.A. Storm. Much Damage Done Perth

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 2

During a heavy storm in the south-eastern agricultural districts, considerable damage was done to crops, houses, trees, and fences. A…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Families Perish Flood's Toll Houses Swept Away CAPETOWN

National Advocate · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 2

Following heavy rains at Drukens[?]urg, the Great and Little Bushman Sizers became raging torrents, and swept over the Escourt district. A…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

France in Mourning £12,000,000 Flood Damage National Fund Arranged Paris

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 1

To-day was a day of mourning throughout France for the flood victims. Flags flew at half mast and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

South African Floods. Eleven Deaths Already. CAPETOWN

Leader · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 2

Following heavy rains, at Draken[?] the Great and Little Bushman Rivers became [?] and swept over the surrounding district…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

French Floods a Day of Mourning Paris

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 2

To-day is a day of mourning through out France for flood victims. Flags are at half mast. Members of the Government cancelled public…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Weather Heavy Coastal Rain Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 1

Scattered light to moderate rain was recorded east of the Darling River yesterday but was general in coastal districts, with some heavy to very…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →