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

Floods & storms, 1942

105 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 6

Jap. 'Dromes Bombed New Guinea Floods Continue

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 3

The Jap forces on the north coast of New Guines are still being hammered by Australian and American alrcralt…

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Libyan Campaign Dust Storms Raging LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1942 · page 2

In Libya yesterday patrols were again active and tanks and artil[?]y engaged in duels especially in the northern sector. Dust storms…

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Soviet Drive Heavy Fighting Near Leningrad Dneiper Floods Cause Havoc MOSCOW

National Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1942 · page 2

The recapture of more inhabited plated is reported by the Russans and battles were fought throughout the day…

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A Flood of Protests Farmers' Labor Problems

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 3

Complaints regarding calling up of manpower are pouring in to members of Parliament representing rural constituencies, said…

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Weddings Collins--flood

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 5

A beautiful gown of satin-backed taffeta, a featuring an heart-shaped neck-line and long train, was worn by Miss Sylvia Flood for her marriage…

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Football In Gale-- Army Defeats Wests

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 2

Down 15-3 at half time Wests staged a splendid recovery in the second session of their match with Army No. 2 and eventually went…

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Recent Rain Too Late for Apple Crops. Storm Yielded 70 Points in Orange

Leader · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 3

Rain, aggregating 70 points, which fell in Orange during the week ending last Friday, will not materially benefit…

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Hockey Norma Flood-ed Mental Hospital’s ’Keeper. Amazons Romped Home

Leader · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 4

Amazons, former Orange girls’ hockey premiers, commenced the season in aggressive mood on Saturday. They beat Mental Hospital by five…

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Buying Blitz Mounting Storm of Criticism Canberra Shopkeepers in Protest CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 3

Mounting criticism of the commonwealth Government's handling of the Clothing sales restriction is expected to reach a climax when…

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Collitt's Inn Recalled American Production Death of Mrs Flood SYDNEY, Friday. Now Exceeds That of Axis Power WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 2

Mrs. Stella Flood, rel[?] of Joseph Collitt, who built the famous Collitt's Inn at Hartley in the 1820's, died today, aged 101 years. Her granddaughter, It is officially stated that American production of war material now exceeds that of the Axis Powers…

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Severe Storm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 7

A severe electrical storm passed through the district on Tuesday night, 5th instant. There was a constant flash of lightning for…

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Disastrous Flood New York

National Advocate · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 3

Mountain floodwa[?] struck central and eastern Penusyl[?] killing 13 persons Nine are missing Damage is estimated at Millo[?] of…

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THE R.A.F. Sweeps Over the Channel an Attack in a Gale London

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 May 1942 · page 2

Goering's once proud Luftwaffe has been compelled to pay another tribute to the R.A.F. Tonight our fighters made two more sweeps over occupied…

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Floods Interrupt Honeymoon

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 8

Mr. and Mrs. H. Walters passed through Cumnock on Wednesday evening last on their way home to Alberts. They were recalled from their…

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Pigeon Homing. It Was Lady’s Day for Two. Bogan Gale-Orange Race

Leader · Monday 8 June 1942 · page 3

Lady’s Day, racing pigeon owned by a soldier, performed well for the soldier’s wife in the race from Bogan Gale to…

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MR. W. Y. Henlen Traffic [?] of Bathurst's Veteran Solicitor. Fatally Injured During Rain Storm Run Over by Taxicab

National Advocate · Thursday 11 June 1942 · page 2

Mr. Walter Herbert Henlen (65) Bathurst oldest practicing solicitor and well Known public man died in Bathurst District Hospital early…

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£1000 Storm Damage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 13 June 1942 · page 8

MR. A. W. ALLAN MACARTHUR, Coonarco, Mudgee, wrote to last meeting of Cudgegong Shire Council thanking them for their…

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Gale Wrecks Building Two Men Fatally Injured MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 27 June 1942 · page 2

Two men were fatally, injured and eight others injured while 12 received miner hurts when a big timber foamed building which was being…

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Plumpton Coursing. Dog Owners Storm About Judge. Dewar Cup Racing

Leader · Monday 29 June 1942 · page 4

Two dog owners declared they would never race again at Rooty Hill while Mr. C. Welsh officiated as judge. They…

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Heavy Rain in July Predicted

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 20

IN July the month should open with heavy rain after some frosts and then become cold again: wintry conditions should…

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