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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 6 of 15

Flood Damage Farmers Need Help

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

In the House at Representatives Mr. S. L. Gardner, M.H.R.(Robertson), spoke of the need for flood relief being given to farmers on the…

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Flood Rains Passing Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 1

The Weather Bureau reported to-day that the flood rains were disappearing on the northern and southern areas. There was danger…

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Heavy Rain, Violent Wind

Leader · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 2

Orange district, in common [?] many other parts of the State [?] had a particularly heavy [?] this year, and there is nothing…

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Further Heavy Rain Over 5 Inches at Newcastle Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 2

Moderate to heavy rain was recorded generally over New South Wales yesterday, with heavy falls on parts of the central and southern coast…

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Violent Thunderstorm Causes Damage in England Two Planes Forced Down London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 1

A violent thunderstorm broke over the south of England last night and in the early hours of to-day, causing considerable damage throughout the…

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Floods in Junee and Other Centres But Serious Danger Over Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 1

A heavy volume of water coming down the Murrumbidgee River is causing considerable alarm at Gundagai. Residents were awakened at…

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Flood Warning at Forbes

Leader · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 3

Residence of Forbes have received [?] to prepare for a big [?]. the Lachlan. On Wednesday evening the river at Forbes was [?]…

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Storms Sweep England Widespread Damage London

National Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 3

Violent thunderstorms broke over the South of England last night and in the early hours to-day, causing considerable damage, particularly in…

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Flood Waters at [?]

Leader · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 2

Owing to the heavy body of water coming down the [?] River, at [?], the large number of [?] camped on the banks were is…

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By Two Inches Town of Forbes Saved Flood, Waters Receding. Serious Railway Washaway Many Roads Impassable Forbes

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 2

ATTAINING a eight of 33ft. 5 in. at 1 o'clock to-day the flood waters of the Lachlan, which have invaded Forbes, remained…

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Forbes Flood Receding

Leader · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 2

Forbes, yesterday, was completely surrounded by the flood waters from the Lachlan, and residents had much difficulty in reaching the town. The…

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Flood

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 15

[?] River at Uarbry was [?] the banks from the late [?] the 27th instant, and quite [?] the flooring of the bridge and…

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Solves A Recurring Problem. Why Not A Flood-proof Fence?

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 15

Not least among the items of resulting from the floods which periodically lay waste many low-lying rural districts is that…

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Rain Again and Floods Once More Position Critical at Forbes Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 1

The forecast: Unsettled, with general rain, heavy fails inland and floods- in the central and southern districts; fresh to strong…

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Flood Warning For Southern Districts SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 1

Further flood warning for the southern parts of the Stale was again issued by the Weather Bureau to-day. It is stated the position…

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The Weather Flood Position Serious in Riverina Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 1

During the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. to-day unsettled weather developed and light moderate falls were recorded in the southern parts of the State, with…

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Flood Dangers Are Still Serious Tsydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 1

The Weather Bureau again issued further flood warnings to-day in connection with the southern parts of the, State…

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Further Heavy Rain 91 Inches at Charlotte Pass Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 4

Unsettled weather continued over New South Wales yesterday and light to moderate rain was recorded generally south of the line joining the…

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Gundagai Flooded When Murrumbidgee Bursts Banks Aged Pensioner Dies Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 1

At midnight the Murrumbidgee burst its banks at Gundagai, and up till 9 o'clock this morning the flood waters were rising steadily and…

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Floods in Victoria Serious Outlook SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 1

Flood danger has increased Victoria by further heavy rain over the week-end. The Murray and Wodonga were 9ft. over the Hume…

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