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

Floods & storms, 1935

294 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 15

Our Serial Hartley Vale Girl of the Storm

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 6

With luck a fox would break away. Then, a few sharp notes on the huntsman's horn; the thunder of galloping horses; the crash of the first fence Among the prizes awarded at the show a number went to Miss Welch, although several such wins were incorrectly entered as by "Mrs. Walsh."…

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Our Serial. Girl of the Storm

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 5

Four chimes from a distant clock fell on the ears of the woman who was walking her tired mare along the greasy road-side. She was tired,…

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Street Lighting Standards v. Flood Lighting London's Latest Project "Couldn't Be Done in Bathurst"

National Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 2

AT a meeting of the Bathurst council when the erection of further standards was under consideration, the engineer, in his report stated: It is very pleasing in view of the adverse criticism that was levelled at the existing standards from certain directions, to find that at least…

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Cyclone Near Broome Many Luggers Missing PERTH

National Advocate · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 7

Fears are entertained for the safety of a number of luggers as a result of a cyclone which swept between Broom and Wyndham last night. All…

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Girl of the Storm Our Serial

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 6

Timothy stood beside her horse talking eagerly. "Funny thing ! I dreamt about you last night!"…

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Loss of Life Feared. Luggers in Cyclone. PERTH

Leader · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 2

It is heared that there Mrs be con[?] lons of life [?] here of the crew of about twenty lug gate in the [?] of [?]…

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Dust Storms U.S.A. Western States Smothered a Roaring Menace Kansas City

National Advocate · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 6

Alter a lull of three days which had followed twelve consecutive days of owling gales and blinding dust, another great duststorm to-day…

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13 Luggers Missing Cyclone Near Broome Perth

National Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1935 · page 2

It is feared that the cyclone which swept the coast on Wednesday has caused the loss of 13 pearl luggers and their crews. The full fleet…

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Our Serial Girl of the Storm

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 April 1935 · page 4

"I'm afraid it's rather Hobson's Choice for him, Meg. You see, though he's a widower, his son has to be educated. and the poor man doesn't make…

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Terrific Cyclone Havoc Among Luggers. DARWIN

Leader · Wednesday 3 April 1935 · page 2

The [?] of the cyclone, which caused have amongst the pearling luggers on the north west roast and considerable [?] of life, was told…

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Our Serial Girl of the Storm

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 April 1935 · page 6

"My dear; it was a fine thing to do all the same. No wonder you're proud of his memory!" The older woman's blue eyes were…

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Heavy Rain Likely Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 1

The forecast: Generally unsettled with further rain, scattered in west, but developing with some heavy falls in north…

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Our Serial Girl of the Storm

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 4

And Barbara Wensley said in a low whisper, "It would have been better if you had!" "Why ?"…

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Girl of the Storm Our Serial

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 6

Upstairs in the bedroom, while Meg put on her clothes, the conversation turned to future events, and Mrs. Stretton's dance was discussed…

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Our Serial Girl of the Storm

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 8 April 1935 · page 6

She paused while his tall form sank heavily into the deep cushioned chair, leaving each arm hanging over its sides…

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Our Serial Girl of the Storm

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1935 · page 6

She made no answer. What use to try and argue with this youth who was determined to be miserable. He was a different being from the…

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Our Serial Girl of the Storm

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 4

"Makes me feel quite young again to see them." He paused for a rejoinder, which did not come, then gave his shoulders a slight shrug…

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Girl of the Storm Our Serial

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 2

"This is what comes of asking the gentry to your party !" Fane could hold himself no longer, but his voice was level…

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Dust Storms Ravage Throughout Kansas. Garden City, (Kansas) Wed

National Advocate · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 2

Western Kansas farmers have given up hope of the wheat crop as a new dust storm of greater density and more destructive is sweeping over…

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