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

Floods & storms, 1937

276 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 14

Thunderstorms Coming. Sydney. Thursday

Leader · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 3

Mr. Mares said to-day that thunderstorms. associated with sodden [?] and heavy rain. were likely over the whole State. Despite [?]…

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Wild Gunplay Yacht Adrift Brawl in King's Cross Cabaret Man Critically Injured Sydney, Friday. Cutters Sent in Search Missing In Wild Gale

National Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 1

George Thomas Lynch, 37. was [?]ot twice early this morning during a brawl at the Tophatters' Cabaret King's Cross. Pellets of shot passed ROSTON Mass. U.S.A.. Thur Apprehension regarding the yacht Endeavour II. which is now adrift in the Atlantic after breaking adrift…

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Dust Storms Official Explanation of Probable Effect. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 1

An official of the Department of Agriculture, referring to the dust storms throughout the State during the weekend, said the soil was…

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Flooded Mine Position of Oakey Park Not Dangerous, Though Barriers Thin

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 October 1937 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday Mr. Hamilton Knight asked if it was, a fact that pumping operations had ceased at Oakey Park mine, Lithgow,…

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Terrific Storm Rain Falls in Sheets Fierce Wind

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 October 1937 · page 4

AFTER several false starts during the week, Jupiter Pl[?]vius got into his stride on Sunday, and for a brief period…

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Storms at Dubbo 45 Points Recorded Dubbo

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 5

The 45 points of rain which fell overnight were welcomed at Dubbo particularly by the orchardists and market gardeners. The…

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Clock Tower Cooerwull Shows the Way Floodlit Structure at Dunn's Corner

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 October 1937 · page 3

Lithgow at long last is to have a clock tower. During the past 40 years the municipal council has been approached on the subject and urged…

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Sewer Floodings Rain Water From Roofs Departmental Inquiry

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 October 1937 · page 3

A survey made of 2602 properties in Lithgow municipality shows that in 184 instances roof water is run into the sewer mains…

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Storms

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 October 1937 · page 6

After, a lengthy dry spell, rain commenced to fall soon after midday on Sunday, October 10. Two thunderstorms passed over, from…

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Scattered Storms

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 October 1937 · page 7

Scattered and heavy storms passed over the district recently. The rain was particularly heavy between. Weetaliba and Ullnda…

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The Caulfield Heavy Rain Continues MELBOURNE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 October 1937 · page 8

THE weather outlook for the Caulfield Cup, which was postponed on Saturday, Is still uncertain. Rain fell all the…

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Floods in Queensland Will Rain Come This Way?

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 October 1937 · page 7

REP0RTS from Queensland state that flood falls have occurred In many parts and streams are running In high…

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Heavy Rain Predicted in Riverina Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 2

Although officials of the Weather Bureau do not anticipate flood conditions, nevertheless heavy rain is expected, and warnings were issued…

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Torrential Rains Victorian Floods Threatened Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 2

With rain still pouring down in many parts of Victoria, fears are expressed that disastrous floods may overwhelm many residents in the law…

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Black Sea Storm Loss of Turkish Seamen ISTANBUL

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 October 1937 · page 1

Twenty are reported to he dead and hundreds of boats wrecked in a five days' storm in the Black Sea. The losses are believed to be much higher…

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Victorian Floods Rivers Overflow Farmers Hopeless MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 October 1937 · page 3

Over 100 square miles of country in the Gippsland district was inundated today by the overflowing of the Bunvip River resulting in 70 farms being…

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Floods in Victoria. Families Vacate Homes. MELBOURNE

Leader · Wednesday 20 October 1937 · page 4

Over one hundred square miles of country in the Gippsland district were inundated to-day by the overflowing of…

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Many Dead Storm in Black Sea Istanbul

National Advocate · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 5

Twenty-five are already reported to be dead, and hundreds of boats have been wrecked in a five day storm in the Black Sea. The losses are…

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THUNDERSTORMS Mr. Mores' Expectation SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 2

Mr. Mares said to-day that the low pressure system now affecting most parts of the State is expected to cause unsettled conditions with showers and…

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Storm Proof

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1937 · page 20

The perfect housekeeper had just told her employer she would shortly be leaving him to be married. He shook his head gloomily. "Well,…

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