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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 5 of 15

Flood Menace North Coast Threatened Danger at Maitland Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 1

Torrential rains continue along the coast and already many of the lowlying parts are under water. The danger is now more serious in the…

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Heavy Rain in Sydney Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 2

Unusually heavy rain fell to Sydney during the day and it was not very long before all low lying parts were inundated. Drivers of cars found…

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The Weather Further Heavy Rain Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 3

Unsettled weather was again experienced in eastern parts of New South Wales yesterday and further rain was recorded in coastal districts south from…

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Manly Flooded a Remarkable Scene Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 2

There was a remarkable scene Manly this afternoon when the floods waters surrounded tre ambulance station to such a depth that the officers…

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Floods Around Newcastle Newcastle

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 2

The water flooded over the sandbag barricade at Glen Ayr mine this afternoon and poured into the workings. It is feared that the water will also…

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Floods Feared Rivers Rising on North Coast a Serious Position SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 2

AS a result of further heavy rain on the North Coast, rivers are rising steadily fed by flood waters and farmers and residents…

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Nearly Seven Inches LlTHGOW'S DELUGE

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

"The most miserable weather for years," was the consensus of opinion in regard to the unsettled change experienced last week. In addition to…

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Started in Gale Second Australian Mail LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

The aeroplane "City of Coventry" took off in half a gale and blinding rain with the second Australian mail, comprising 5000 letters and…

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Second Air Mail. Leaves England in Gale. LONDON

Leader · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 2

The air liner, City of Cov[?]try which is carrying the second air mail to Australia, took off in a half [?] and blinding rain…

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FLOODS Water Receding On Richmond and Hunter LISMORE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

The lower part of Lismore is under water. Yesterday morning the river was 26ft above normal. Shop keepers are removing their goods…

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Homebush Sales Affected by Floods SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

Disorganisation of the northern rail­way service by floods caused a shortage of stock at the Homebush sale-yards this morning. No stock trains…

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The Floods Waters Subsiding LISMORE

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

The danger from flood appears to be passed and the Richmond River is receding. NEWCASTLE, Monday…

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Strange French Idea Storm Clouds Bombed with Rockets

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 7

A ring of sentinels bombs the clouds at Vichy during every storm, fighting hail with explosives, states a special French correspondent of the…

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Temporarily Fine Heavy Rain Predicted Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 1

The forecast: Temporarily fine in the north-east, otherwise generally unsettled with more rain; heavy falls in central and…

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Terrific Storm Thunder and Lightning Torrents of Rain

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 6

Following on the rain earlier in the week, Wednesday morning broke fine and clear, and it appeared as if the moist change had passed over…

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Heavy Rain Around Bathurst

National Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

During yesterday heavy rain fell in parts of Bathurst district, particularly around O'Connell and Perthville. As a result the Vale Creek overran its banks…

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The Weather Moderate to Heavy Rain Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 3

Moderate to heavy rain with thunder storms was again recorded over New South Wales during the 24 hours ended 9 a.m to-day, but registrations…

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Floods at Casino Mail Coach Washed Away Casino

National Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 2

A mail conch drawn by two horses was washed away while endeavoring to cross the swollen Findon Creek near its junction with the Richmond…

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Flood Full Out Wins Burns Cup

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 12

A most exciting finish was witnessed in the 12 mile road cycle race for the Burns Cup in Gulgong test Saturday afternoon. The three…

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Flood's Win Road Cycle Race

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 13

For the second time in succession J. Flood won the Gulgong Bicycle Club's weekly road cycle race, when on Saturday last he won the…

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