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

Floods & storms, 1938

288 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 15

N.Z. Storm a Terrifying Night AUCKLAND

National Advocate · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 1

A terrifying night during which they were forced to leave their homes at the height of storm and then became marooned on a road in a car…

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21 Dead Overwhelmed by Flood Waters Auckland

National Advocate · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 2

It has been finally estimated that 21 persons lost their lives when the camp was overwhelmed by the floodwaters. The camp normally contained…

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Severe Floods in Queensland Brisbane

National Advocate · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 2

Severe flooding has occurred North Queensland, as a result of torrential rains. The Burdekin River bridge a vital link in the northern…

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21 DROWNED Auckland Flood AUCKLAND

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 1

IT has been finally estimated that 21 persons lost their lives when the public works camp was overwhelmed by…

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Heroism Tragic N.Z. FLOOD Workers' Sacrifice Body Floats to Farmer's Doorstep AUCKLAND

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 1

When the flooding tragedy occurred at the Public Works camp at Wairoa on Saturday. Tom Tarcoe exhibited wonderful heroism. Although he could…

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Central Floods Famine Threatened Train Passengers Marooned Adelaide

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 1

An express train which left Marree for Alice Springs on Friday last is still held up by flood waters at Edward's Creek. Thirty-two passengers who are…

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Eden's Rtsignation Storm in a Teacup London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

THE next more in the crisis caused over Eden's resignation will be when he speaks in his constituency on Friday, when points will be…

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Centralia Troubles Great Flood Maroons Train Alice Springs, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

The train from the south, which has been held up by flood damage to the lines is not expected for a fortnight at least, and may be even three…

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Desert Floods Trains Held Up Alice Springs

National Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 3

The train from the south which was held up by the flood ruins is not expected to reach here for a fortnight and may even be three weeks late…

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Effect of Storms On Telephone Service

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 2

AT last meeting of the Goulburn Chamber of Commerce reference was made to the working of the telephone exchange during…

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Los Angeles Deluge Los Angeles

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 1

A SEVERE rain storm swept the city, killing four and flooding streets, washing out highways, causing land slides, which wrecked…

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Mary Flood Wed At Nuptial Mass

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 7

THE wedding of Miss Mary Phillipina Flood, eldest daughter of the late Mr. George Flood, of Birriwa and Gulgong, and of Mrs…

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Scenic Road May Not be Ready for Car Races Engineer "Crossing Fingers" Heavy Rain Seeded

National Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

There is n possibility that the Mount Panorama road will, after all, not be ready for the Light Car Clubs big meeting which has been set down for…

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Floods in City Four Americans Killed Los Angeles

National Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

Severe rain storm swept the city, killing four and flooding streets and washing out highways or burying them under landslides. Property damage…

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Floods in U.S.A. Mounting Deathroll Film Stars Marooned Los Angeles

National Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 2

In disastrous floods in the city, twenty five persons are known to be dead 10.000.000 dollars worth of damage has been caused…

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Flood Aftermath Looting Begins In Los Angeles Los Angeles

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

The flood, which was the worst for half a century and ranks as one of California's major disasters, has begun to subside…

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Floods in U.S.A. Worst for 50 YEARS Death Roll of 50 Los Angeles

National Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1938 · page 1

The flood, which is the worst for half a century and which ranks as one of California's major disasters, has begun to subside…

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Floods in U.S.A. Three Million Affected by Flood Open Season for Looters Los Angeles

National Advocate · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 2

Looters in the California flood am are to be "brought in alive if possible—but brought in." This is the order issued by Sherin Biscauluz, of Los…

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Scattered Storms

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 7

The extreme heat culminated in scattered storms throughout the district on Friday of last week. Coolah Creek Station reported 81 points,…

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Thunderstorms Likely SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

The forecast: Central districts: Warm to hot and sultry, culminating in scattered thunderstorms; some mist and fog on the…

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