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

Floods & storms, 1930

255 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 13

Fierce Storm Much Damage Done SYDNEY

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

Considerable damage was caused by the fierce wind that swept over the city and suburbs late last night. Many trees were blown down…

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Menaced by Flood Mother and Child Saved SYDNEY

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

Mrs J. Richards and her child, had a narrow escape, at Thirroul yesterday, when several feet of water due to the heavy rains entered her home…

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Drought Breaks State-wide Rain Some Heavy Falls Destructive Gales Danger From Floods Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 2

Heavy falls of rain In New South Wales have been reported generally throughout the State. There were 1300 points at Nowra on the South…

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The Storm Disturbance. Moving to South-East SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 2

The Acting State Meteorologist, Mr. Camm. states that the centre of the cyclonic disturbance has moved south-eastwards from the coast, and all dangers…

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Gippsland Floods Raining Since Sunday MELBOURNE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 2

Floods are reported from several parts of Gippsland, where rain has been falling since Sunday. The rivers are expected to overflow on…

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Flood Danger Passed Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 3

The following statement was issued to-day by the Weather Bureau: The centre of the cyclonic disturbance has moved south-eastward away…

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Heavy Rains in Victoria . Floods in Gippsland Many Rescues Melbourne, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 1

Further torrential rains in eastern and southern Gippsland last night were responsible for a large area of low-lying land…

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Droughts and Floods

Leader · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 3

Mr. J. W. Anderson was handed the [?] the undermentioned article dealing with the cycles of droughts and [?]…

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CLOUDBURST 7 Inches of Rain Floods in Gippsland Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1930 · page 3

Although there was a slight cessation of the torrential rain in cast and south Gippsland last night, further heavy falls are expected…

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Liner in Cyclone Brisbane

National Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1930 · page 2

The A.U.S.N. liner Orungal. with many round trippers on board has arrived here a day late from Cairns after a gruelling time in a cyclone. She…

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Storm Gathering Malta Situation Political-religious Row Malta

National Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1930 · page 5

The political and religious situation is growing worse . The clergy are actively fighting; what tl[?]y term the Government's anti-religious policy…

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Turon Shire Council's Monthly Meeting Damage by Flood Waters Minister Refuses Special Grant

National Advocate · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 3

At last meeting of the Turon Shire council the following correspondence was dealt with—From Mr. A. R. Pymont, Peel, stating…

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Gale on Coast Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 2

A high wind blew throughout the day in Sydney, and at South Head i[?] attained a velocity of 61 miles an hour. Ferry services were maintained with…

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Steamer in Cyclone Terrifying Experiences Townsville

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 1

The officers and crew of the American tramp steamer Beulah on arrival at Townsville last evening, from San Francisco reported terrifying…

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Aorangi in Storm Auckland

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 3

The Aorangi arrived eight hours into having run into a storm after leaving Suva. She will leave for Sydney on schedule time at 4 p.m. to-morrow…

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On the Coast Vessels Storm Bound SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 18 June 1930 · page 2

Torrential rains swept the coastal area of N.S.W. yesterday, and between four and six Inches were reported at many centres as…

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Floods Drive Hunter River Farmers from their Holdings Bradman Puts Up Record in Test Match Flood Damage Newcastle District Suffers Outlying Farms Abandoned SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 18 June 1930 · page 2

Heavy damage is reported in the Newcastle district as a result of the heavy rains. Many exciting incidents were witnessed. Tram, train…

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Floods Feared on Northern Rivers Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 June 1930 · page 2

Fears are entertained that with further rain the Hunter and Hunter and Manning Rivers may reach flood levels. Reports received by the Weather…

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Tremendous Northern Floods Thirteen Inches of Rain Newcastle Completely Isolated Boats Sail Over Roads Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 June 1930 · page 2

One of the most disastrous floods in years is now in evidence in the Maitland-Newcastle district, extending to the Hawkesbury. Newcastle is isolated by road and rail. There have been numerous sensational incidents…

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Flooded Out. Families Homeless. NEWCASTLE

Leader · Wednesday 18 June 1930 · page 2

The flood waters entered four houses at Cockle Creek, early this morning, and the occupants lost all their [?]. They took…

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