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

Floods & storms, 1934

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Floods in N.Z. Much Damage Wellington (N.z.)

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1934 · page 2

Heavy rain fell in the Karakawa District during the week-end and considerable damage was caused by floodings. Many houses were…

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Flood Toll 127 Dead in Japan Tokio

National Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1934 · page 5

It is officially stated that 127 were drowned in the recent floods and 99 are missing. The rivers are now subsiding. The damage is estimated…

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Storms Forecast

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 July 1934 · page 8

PHYLLIS: Mother, dear, I advertised under a different name that I would like to make the acquaintance of a refined…

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U.S.A. Strike Atmosphere of Storm Bridges Guarded San Francisco

National Advocate · Monday 16 July 1934 · page 2

An atmosphere of gloom has pervaded the city since midnight. President Roosevelt's board reported "no success" after a prolonged…

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Awaiting the Test Australians Ready Wicket Soaked Before Heavy Rain London

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 1

The Australian test cricketers arrived at Harrogate to-night. All are in splendid condition. They will practice at Leeds…

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100 DROWNED Floods in Warsaw WARSAW

National Advocate · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 5

There have have at least 100 drowned in floods over a vast area from the Carpathians to Cracow, following 23 hours of torrential rain…

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Pitch Parly Flooded London

National Advocate · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 2

Dick Moulton, the groundsman at Headingly, Leeds, was non-committal regarding the effect of to-day's rainstorm, which partly flooded the Test…

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Flood Toll in Poland Warsaw

National Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 2

It is officially stated that 50,000 are homeless as a result of the Carpathian flood, and a further 30,000 are still in peril. The death roll is estimated at…

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Heavy Rain Deluge at Woolloomooloo SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 2

Heavy rain which fell this morning slightly flooded houses and shops in Woolloomooloo, the water rising about one foot in the houses. Similar…

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Floods in Poland Vistula Dykes Burst by Waters Warsaw

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 1

The river Vistula burst its dykes near Anbomierz to-day, and formed gigantic lakes 65 miles long and 35 miles wide…

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Heavy Rains. Flood Warnings Issued. SYDNEY, Tuesday

Leader · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 5

Heavy rains, in some cases exceeding Inches, were experienced on the South Coast yesterday and last night. A flood warning has been…

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Cyclone Sweeps Sydney Flood Rains in the North Districts Warned Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 July 1934 · page 1

VERY heavy rain was reported in many parts of the State during the week-end, and also in the metropolitan area…

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Flood Waters Western Road Blocked Traffic Disorganised SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 30 July 1934 · page 2

Flood waters disorganised road traffic on the main southern and western roads to-day. Four feet of water was to-night flowing over St. Mary's…

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Floods Expected on Coast SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 30 July 1934 · page 2

Heavy rains are expected along the coast, and the Weather Bureau has issued a warning stressing the danger of floodings in the south coastal…

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Hawkesbury Floods Feared SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 2

Following heavy rain over the week-end serious floods are feared in the Hawkesbury and Nepean River areas. Both rivers are now well…

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Shooter's Hill Heavy Rain Floods Creek

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 6

After unsettled weather for a week, the heaviest rain for some time set in early on Saturday morning. and continued almost without ceasing until…

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Storm Tragedy Youth Drowned At Ilford

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 4

A heavy storm on Sunday morning which flooded Basin Creek, a small mountain stream near Ilford, in the Kandos district, was responsible for…

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Tree Across Road Motorist In Storm Oberonite's Narrow Escape

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 5

While returning from a visit to Litligow, on Saturday about 20 members of the Oberon Methodist Order of Knights had alarming experiences…

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Flood Tragedy Boy Drowned Deat[?] in Lonely Mountain Stream Sofala Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 1

Death, swift and tragic, it is thought, claimed William Campbell, 15 years of age , on Sunday while attempting to cross the swollen Basin…

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The Floods Waters Subsiding Sydney Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 3

The peak of the flood conditions the Hawkesbury has not yet been reached, although the ra[?] at which the floodwaters are risin[?] has been…

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