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

Floods & storms, 1934

435 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 22

Heavy Storm. Ram Gauges Vary

Leader · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 4

Although apparently heavy the storm which broke over Orange on Monday afternoon yielded only 17 points, according to the rain gauge…

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Flood Damage Government Assistance Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 3

"The State Cabinet sat for several hours to-day and considered a number or matters. The Premier, Mr. Stevens, submitted a report as a result of…

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Serious Flood at Breadalbane GOULBURN, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 2

Portion of the township of Breadalbane was flooded yesterday during a severe thunderstorm. In some parts of the town property was covered to…

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Severe Storm Lightning Danger at Oberon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 6

A cricket match, organised by members of the Catholic church, was played at Oberon Park on Sunday. The teams were captained by J. H…

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Position at Boulder Quiet After Dreadful Storm Heavy Police Reinforcements Many Pathetic Scenes Perth, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 4

There have been no further outbreaks of disorder in Kalgoorlie and Boulder since Tuesday night. Police reinforcements, which…

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Dam May Burst Floods at Charleville BRISBANE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 2

SERIOUS floods ara being experienced at Charieville. Many people have been rescued by the council boats…

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Flood Falls Likely SYDNEY, This afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 1

The forecast: Mostly fine for present in south-west of State; otherwise unsettled with rain and thunder and further heavy falls…

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What a Summer Floods Again Experienced Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 4

Streams and tributaries in the northern and inland areas are rising rapidly as the result of heavy rain during the past few days…

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Further Heavy Rain SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

The forecast: Mostly fine in far west and south-west; unsettled in eastern areas, with rain contracting to the south-eastern half of…

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Violent Gale Causes Damage in England London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2

A fierce north-westerly gale swept Britain to-day, and was especially violent in the Channel and North Sea. Two of the cross-Channel sailings…

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Flood Rains Danger in the North East Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 5

Following heavy rain in the north eastern part of the State last night several of the rivers are expected to rise, and the following warning was…

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Flood Danger Warning Issued to Settlers Damage Along Coast and in City Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

Practically the whole of eastern N.S. Wales has now been swept by fierce gales, which have resulted in heavy seas and…

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Mountain Beautification Extension of Floodlighting KATOOMBA

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2

The Katoomba Council is to consider at its next meeting the advisability of extending floodlighting of beauty spots. Two schemes are…

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Gale Sweeps Britain London

National Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 2

A fierce northerly gale swept. Britain yesterday and was especially violent in the channel of the North Sea. A lifeboat from Filey, in Yorkshire,…

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Heavy Rain Damage in Sydney Weather Bureau's Warnings Rosehill Races Postponed Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 2

Last night's terrific downpour over the eastern section of the State has caused rough seas on the coast, thus hampering shipping, while…

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Geurie Township Flooded More Rain at Dubbo Dubbo

National Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 3

As the result of a very heavy thunderstorm at Geurie in the early hours of yesterday morning, 171 points of rain fell in less than thirty…

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Calm After Storm. Summer Weather Returns. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 2

Summer weather [?] returned [?] the rough smashing [?] Sydney received on Thursday night and Friday, but the damage [?]…

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“Storm at Daybreak ” Gripping Drama of Middle Europe

Leader · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 2

The triangular conflict of a man who falls in love with the wife of best friend is treated from a new angle in “Storm at Daybreak ” which…

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“Storm at Daybreak.”

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 2

Kay Francis and Nils Anther are the principals in “Storm at Daybreak,” which will be shown at the Australia Theatre for the next three…

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City Theatre "Deluge" and Musical Show To-night

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 1

"Deluge", which is claimed to be the screen's greatest spectacle, opens at the City Theatre to-night in association with a Paramount musical…

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