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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 6 of 6

Disastrous Storm 11,000 People Killed in Bengal

National Advocate · Thursday 17 December 1942 · page 2

NEW DELHI, Wednesday: Troops of the famous Black Watch regiment work duntiringly for several days when a cyclone struck an area in…

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Floods Around Perthville. Lagoon and Dunkeld Residents Washed Outcrops Damaged

National Advocate · Thursday 17 December 1942 · page 2

The falls before 2 o'clock which were followed by further torrential ruin which started shortly before 4 o'clock and continued until about 7.30…

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Heavy Rain at Baldry

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 5

It is reported that very heavy rain fell at Baldly on Wednesday last, up to 150 points being registered. Fortunately Cumnock missed the rain. A…

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Rain Storms Mr. Mares Has An Idea

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 December 1942 · page 10

A sequence rain storms is predicted, this slimmer by Mr. Mares. Tropical influences that had long been absent presaged a recurrence…

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Flew Upside Down Battle Against Atlantic Gale

National Advocate · Monday 21 December 1942 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday: Four catalina FlyingBoats with [?] of the commonwealth Air Trainer scheme amongst their crown have reached…

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Manildra Magazine Violent Storm

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 3

A violent thunderstorm, passed over the town and district on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Falls of rain ranging from 100 to 160 points were…

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