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

Floods & storms, 1931

297 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 15

Frozen to Death Five Children Dead Terrible Storm in Colarado Towner (Colorado) Sat

National Advocate · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 3

A storm tragedy in which five children ranging from 5 to 16 years of ago were frozen to death, while huddled with 17 others in a school omnibus…

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Extensive Rains Floods Possible in N.S.W. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 1

The most extensive rain for 15 years is being experienced throughout Australia, and the State Meteorologist (Mr. Mares) stated this morning…

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Heavy Floods Darwin Under Water

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

A message received at Darwla from Katherine reports the heaviest floods known. The water is from two to three feet deep in the…

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Flood Rains 356 Points at Orange Heavy Western Falls SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

Moderate to heavy rain was recorded generally over the State yesterday, the exception being the north coast and nothern border areas. Light rain…

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General Rain. Deluge in Orange. Broken Hill Express Delayed

Leader · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 4

From Sydney to Bourke and all Western district were drenched by the rain which commenced in fall on Tuesday night, and continued until…

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No Cyclone in Fiji Exaggerated Melbourne Report Suva

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 1

The statement broadcast from Melbourne last night that Fiji is in the throes of a cyclonic disturbance, the visit of a third-hurricane, is…

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Flooded Rivers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 5

As a result of the recent heavy rains the Bell and Macquarie Rivers reached flood levels in the vicinity of Wellington, and the flats were…

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Caught in Flood

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 5

A party of Mudgee fishermen who visited the Macquarie River during the holidays had an unenviable experience. Heavy rain higher up the…

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Fijian Cyclone Exaggerated Reports Suva

National Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 3

The statement broadcast from Melbourne last night that Fiji was in the throes of a cyclonic disturbance—the visit of a third hurricane—is…

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Terrific Storm Electric Lights Fused

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 1

One of the most terrific thunder storms experienced for many years passed over Mudgee at about 3 o'clock this afternoon. Thunder…

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The Weather Light to Heavy Rain Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 3

Light to heavy rain was recorded in coastal districts yesterday with very heavy falls on the south coast. The highest registration was 541 points at…

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Storm at Raglan

National Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 2

As a result of a heavy storm at Raglan yesterday afternoon, all the low lying area was covered with water to a depth of a couple of feet; while for…

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Roaring Time Mudgee's Terrific Storm Lightning Plays Havoc

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 3

Mudgee folk will long remember the terrific thunderstorm which swept over the town on Thursday afternoon. Earlier in the day…

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The Weather Light to Heavy Rain Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 1

During the week end light to heavy rain was recorded generally in coastal districts north from Moruya Heads, also fairly generally on the tablelands…

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Small Ships Shelter Heavy Gale on Coast Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 1

Rough seas, accompanied by squalls which reached at times a velocity of 50 miles an hour, prevailed along the coast this morning. Many coasters…

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Floods on Coast Likely Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 1

The forecast: -- Unsettled with more rain on the coast and tablelands, heavy to very heavy and flood falls on the coast south of…

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Electrical Supply Storm Causes Damage

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 6

At the Council meeting the electrical engineer (Mr. L. Keogh) reported, inter alia, that during the heavy storm on Friday night much damage…

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Flood on Coast Warning by Mr. Mares Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 3

Mr. Mares, State Meteorologist to-day issued warnings regarding probable floods in the central and north coast districts and there is a possibility…

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No Likelihood of Floods Mr. Mares' Assurance Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 1

The State Meteorologist (Mr. Mares) stated to-day that the present conditions would continue until the cyclone which had centred itself over…

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Flood Danger the Hastings River Rising Wauchope

National Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

With the banks of the Hastings River rising the danger of floods is increasing. In the last two days nearly 125 inches of rain has fallen…

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