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Broken Hill & the Far West · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1921

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Storms in South Aus. Telegraphic Interruption Owing to Damage Done Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 2

Information was received in Adelaide yesterday concerning a storm in the far north which damaged the overland telegraph line and post office at Farina:…

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Storm in Crrorgo District Roofs Off Buildings Blown Into the Scrub Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 4

A heavy storm broke over Orroroo on Friday night. The wind was very strong and the roofs of the hospital laundries and the men's room were…

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Bush Fires Heavy Rain Falls in West Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 1

Heavy rain began to fall this morning in the Western districts where the bush fires are still raging. There are good prospects of continued heavy…

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This Morning's Storm Rain Follows the Dust

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 1

Shortly before 11 o'clock this morning a duststorm, followed by light rain, which later increased in volume, broke over the city from a westerly direction…

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Liquor Flood. (Published by arrangement) Quenching America Thirst

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 November 1921 · page 2

The "Westminster Gu[?] referring to "an [?]tonishing story," by the special correspondent of the New York "Here regarding one of the [?]cial recul[?] of…

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(Published by Arrangement.) Liquor Flood in U.S.A. "Dry" Law Flouted

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 3

The New York "Tribune" says:— "A canvas of the liquor situation made by correspondents of 'The Tribune' in important cities in all parts…

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Spain's War in Morocco Spaniards Storm Stronghold (Reuter's Message.) London, November 21

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 4

Reuter's Madrid correspondent cables that it is officially reported from Morocco that the Spanish troops have stormed and captured the Moorish…

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Unrest in India Hindus at Bangalore Attempt to Storm Gaol ("The Times" Message.) London, November 26

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 November 1921 · page 1

The London "Times" Madras correspondent reports that the military fired on a crowd of 4000 Hindus at Bangalore, who were storming the gaol…

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Great American Floods Devastation Is Reported in Two Western Stated Towns Under Water. Fifteen Lives Lost (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, December 12

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 December 1921 · page 4

Large areas of the States of Washington and Oregon have been devastated by the worst floods in their history…

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Storm at Glen Innes 260 Points in 20 MINUTES Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 December 1921 · page 1

A big storm passed over Glen Innes yesterday, causing extensive damage both in the town and in the rural districts. In 20 monutes 260 points of…

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Liner Encounters Cyclone When Crossinc the Atlantic Two Lives Lost (British Wireless Press.) London, December 19

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 December 1921 · page 1

The great liner Olympic arrived at Southampton yesterday afternoon after encountering a terrific cyclone in the Atlantic. Two lives were lost…

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Floods in Queensland Town Practically Submerged People Take Refuge in Trees Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 December 1921 · page 1

Heavy floods are being experienced in many parts of Queensland. The town of Chinchilla is practically submerged, only the roofs of the houses in the…

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Floods in Queensland Main Western Line Blocked Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 December 1921 · page 2

Floods have occurred Queensland as a result ot heavy rains. The main western railway line was blocked at Chinchilla and the mail trains held up…

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