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

Floods & storms, 1933

292 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 15

Weird Storm Remarkable Lightning Display

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 1

LAST night's storm was remarkable in many ways. For upwards of three hours there was a phenomenal display…

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Flood Rains The West Threatened Rivers Rising Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 1

THE prospect of floods in the western areas of Queensland and New South Wales has been accentuated…

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North West Floods Likely SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 2

Further heavy rain fell in the catchment areas in Queensland and N.S.W. last night, and the flood danger in northern inland areas has…

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Flood Rains Serious in the North Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 2

The flood position on the Namol and McIntyre Rivers is becoming serious as result of further rain in catchment areas in Queensland and…

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Heavy Rain Falls Around Cobar Cobar

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 November 1933 · page 1

Heavy falls of rain have temporarily flooded the railway line between Hermandale and Cobor, and traffic between these centres was impossible…

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A Heavy Storm Passes Over The District

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1933 · page 2

The almost incessant flashing of lightning and practically an entire absence of thunder (at least it could not he heard) were features of the storm…

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Ships in Danger One Abandoned Storm in Atlantic London

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1933 · page 1

Two British ships, the Saxilby (3030 tons) and the St. Quentin (3528 tons) are reported to be in difficulties in a heavy gale in the…

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River Bank Mining Warden's Court Case at Gulgong Difficulties and Costs of Prospecting Question of Floods and Lucerne Cultivation

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 November 1933 · page 13

AN unusual case was before the Mining Warden, Mr F. W. Britz, at the Gulgong Warden's Court on Thursday last, being a preliminary Inquiry In terms of a certain section of the Mining Act in the matter of an application by John…

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Atlantic Gales Two Ships in Danger London Wednesday

National Advocate · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 2

Two British ships, the saxuoy of 3,630 tons and the San Quentis, of 4528 tons are reported to be in difficulties in a heavy gale in the…

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Thunder Storm

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1933 · page 10

A severe electrical disturbance passed over the district on Tuesday morning. Useful falls of rain, varying from 34 points to 2 inches, fell in some…

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Further Heavy Rain SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 November 1933 · page 1

The forecast: Chiefly fine in the far west and iii the north-western districts, otherwise unsettled with more rain; heavy falls in the…

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Rained Cats and Dogs Terrific Thunder Storm Creeks Rise With Alarming Suddenness Fences Washed Away

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 November 1933 · page 7

THE ominous growling of thunder and dazzling flashes of lighting in the east indicated something extra special in the…

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Vic. Tornadoes Flood Conditions Severe Wheat Losses Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 November 1933 · page 1

TORNADIC disturbances are reported from many parts of Victoria. A cloud burst near Antwerp…

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Further Heavy Rain Predicted

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 2

According to the latest forecast further heavy rain is predicted. The forecast is as follows: Unsettled with more rain and thunder storms, further heavy…

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Heavy Rain Benefit to District But Monday Night's Severe Storm Does Damage

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1933 · page 2

Heavy and almost continuous rain has been experienced in Lithgow and district since Friday. In every instance it has been welcome, though…

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"Flood Warning."

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 22 November 1933 · page 5

This morning (Tuesday) a "flood warning" was received by the local post office from Sydney. What! A beauty notes booklet free?…

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Flood Fears Are Serious SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1933 · page 1

Crops in the northern inland areas were levelled by last night's heavy rain, and several towns are…

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Darling River Floods. More Ram Expected. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 22 November 1933 · page 2

The State Meteorologist has been Informed that the Darling River has risen rapidly following the heavy rain in Queensland, and its tributaries…

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Heavy Rain

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 18

TORRENTIAL rain set in on Saturday and continued till midday Sunday—270 points were registered. Hall fell in parts of the…

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Heavy Storm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 18

A TERRIFIC storm passed over "The Bridge" on Monday evening. Rain continued till late at night, and 175 points were…

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