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

Floods & storms, 1932

217 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 11

Airship's Triumph Terrific Storm Safely Ridden But Two Are Killed Camp Kearney (Cal.)

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 1

Two members of the ground crew were attempting to moor the world's largest dirigible, the Akron, when they were swept into the air by the…

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Heavy Rain Probable Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 1

The forecast: At first generally unsettled, with more rain, heavy falls in central and southern areas, but becoming fine in…

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World's Conditions a Deluge the Pope's Views Rome

National Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 4

"so widespread is the calamity that the present economic and social chaos can only been compared to the floods in the time of Noah,"…

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Floods in Britain Most Serious in Years

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 4

Damage amounting to hundreds of thousands of pounds has been caused through torrential rain in England. Very serious floods have occurred,…

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New Zealand Gales Auckland

National Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 2

Another fierce gale is sweeping the province with a bitterly cold wind and heavy snow in the back country. The relief working camp for unemployed…

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Floods in Yorkshire London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 1

The Minister for Health, Sir Hitton Young, said that owing to the floods at Bentely, Yorkshire, about 2500 persons are vacating their…

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The Yorkshire Floods Remedial Measures a Necessity London

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 1

The Minister for Health (Sir Hilton Young) stated in the House of Commons that owing to floods at Bentley (Yorkshire) about 2,500…

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Floods in England Many Flee to France London

National Advocate · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 1

The Minister for Health, Sir Hilton Young, stated in the House of Commons that owing to floods at Bentley (Yorkshire) about 2,500 persons were…

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Yorkshire Floods. Residents Leave Their Homes LONDON

Leader · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 5

The Minister for Health. Sir Hilton Young, states that owing to floods at Bentley, in Yorkshire, about 2500 persons are evacuating their homes…

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The Weather Moderate to Heavy Rain. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1932 · page 1

Moderate to heavy rain was recorded during the 48 hours ended 9 a.m. to-day. chiefly in the southern border districts and light rain fairly…

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Storm in Germany War Pensions Reduced Berlin

National Advocate · Saturday 18 June 1932 · page 5

A storm of indignation has been expressed owing to the fact that disabled ex-servicemen are expected to receive an allowance of only 16/- monthly…

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Vale Creek Diversion Would it Flood Kelso Objection by Residents Evidence by Old Residents Mr. Edgell Disagrees with Mr. Priddle

National Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1932 · page 4

THE hearing of the objection to the Vale Creek diversion scheme lodged by Mr. E. H. Gunning, of Russell Street, was resumed by the…

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Storm Causes Havoc. Disastrous Hoods in Japan. Many Fatalities. TOKYO

Leader · Monday 4 July 1932 · page 2

A destructive storm, accompanied by correctial rainfall has swept japan, and reached Tokyo, flooding lowlying…

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Round the World Fliers Are Now Missing Following Terrific Storm Moscow

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 2

Anxiety is felt for the safety of the American airmen, Griffith and Mattern, who were attempting a record round the world flight in six days…

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Flood Lighting Blue Mountain Scenes Katoomba Council's Enterprise

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 2

A scheme to floodlight Blue Mountain sights has been put in hand the Katoomba Council. The plan is an ambitious one, its main object…

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Floods Forecasted On Central Coast SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 July 1932 · page 1

According to the Weather Bureau, there is a likelihood of floodings on the Manning, Hastings and Hawkesbury Rivers…

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Floods in Victoria East Gippsland Suffers Townships Isolated MELBOURNE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 July 1932 · page 1

The worst floods for many years were reported yesterday from East Gippsland. Mario was isolated by flood waters,…

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Floods Likely on North Coast Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 July 1932 · page 1

According to tho State Meteorologist (Mr. Mares) there is a possibility of floodings in the Hustings, Manning and Hawkesbury…

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Flood Warning Issued Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 2

A continuance of the cyclonic disturbance and the possibility Of floods in all rivers from the Hastings to the lower Hawkesbury, was indicates in a…

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Floods in Victoria Farmers Evacuate Homes Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 2

Gippsland is experiencing its most severe floods for some years. Farmers have been driven from their homes and vast expansions of cattle…

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