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Broken Hill & the Far West · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1923

141 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 8

Storm at Tilpa

Western Grazier · Saturday 10 November 1923 · page 2

A violent cyclonic storm struck Tilpa on Sunday afternoon last at about 2 30, doing considerable damage to buildings, scarcely one in the…

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South Australia. Floodwater Scheme Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 4

The Government's proposals for dealing with the floodwaters in the metropolitan area, which were explained in the House of Assembly on Thursday,…

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A Queensland Cyclone. Much Damage Is Caused Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 November 1923 · page 2

A terrific cyclonic storm was experienced at Normanton, causing much damage. The roof of the Imperial Hotel was blown off and the ceiling…

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A Queensland Cyclone. Much Damage Is Caused Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 November 1923 · page 1

A terrific cyclonic storm was experienced at Normanton, causing much damage. The roof of the Imperial Hotel was blown off and the ceiling…

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Storm in S.[?]. Fishing Cotter Wrecked and Shipping Much Delayed General Rain Reported Adelaide,Saturday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 November 1923 · page 1

At 9.15 o'clock last night a gale which had hither[?]o been blowing strongly, rose to 47 miles an hour. The temperature dropped to 46 degrees…

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South Australia. Floodwater Scheme Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 November 1923 · page 8

The Government's proposals for dealing with the floodwaters in the metropolitan area, which were explained in the House of Assembly on Thursday,…

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Severe Gales at Renmark Cause Damage to Fruit

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 1

Orchards and buildings, were, damaged by the gales experienced from Wednesday to Saturday at Renmark (says the "News"). It is feared that…

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Floods in New Zealand

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 November 1923 · page 1

Heavy rains in the back country have flooded the Wairau River (says a New Zealand message in the "Advertiser"). A bridge on the…

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Over 30 Boats Are Delayed by Floods in Panama Canae

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 2

A remarkable story about the Pamama Canal was brought by passengers on the City of Naples which has arrived at Auckland (says a New…

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Death Roll Reaches 600 Flood Water 30Ft. Deep Wipes Out Three Communes (Reuter's Message.) London, December 2

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 December 1923 · page 4

Reater's Rome correspondent reports:— "Bergamo's three communes have disappeared in consequence of the…

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Floods in Ta Mania Heavy Loss of Sheep in the Back Country Railway Interruptions Launceston

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 1

The heaviest flood for many years has occurred in the midlands. The high embankment of a railway at [?] water and the…

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Storm at Wagga Sydney, Friday

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 December 1923 · page 4

During a terrific electrical storm at Brucedale, near Wagga, a horse was killed by lightning and two men were knocked unconscious…

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Storm at Wagga Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 December 1923 · page 8

During a terrific electrical storm at Brucedale, near Wagga, a horse was killed by lightning and two men were knocked unconscious…

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No Storm at Wilcannia

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 December 1923 · page 1

According to a message received from Wilcannia to-day there was no storm at that town. Light rain fell at some of the stations out from the town…

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Yesterday's Storm. (Continued from Page 1) How Shopkeepers Fared

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 December 1923 · page 4

Mr E. J.Nicholls, jeweller, of Argent and [?] stretis, reported today that the storm caused, at a rough [?] between £10 and £5U worth…

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Streets Being Cleaned of Silt Left After Storm

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 December 1923 · page 1

Municipal Council employees, with 10 horses and drays, are cleaning the streets of the silt that was deposited during the storm on Monday night…

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Storm in W.A. Much Damage at Wiluna Town Hall Destroyed and Buildings Damaged Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 December 1923 · page 9

Reports of a terriffic storm at Wiluna, in the Murchison district, yesterday afternoon have been supplied by the Postmaster-General's department. A…

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Flooded Creeks at 28-Mile Peg

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 December 1923 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Read left Broken Hill, at 3.15 p.m. on Monday by motor car for Adelaide. Mr. Read stated to-day that from the Cemetery…

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Storm in New Zealand. Much Damage Reported Wellington, December 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 December 1923 · page 5

A message from Wellington, New Zealand, states that a terrific storm with heavy rain lashed Cook Strait. Telegraph wires were blown down at…

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Storm in New Zealand. Much Damage Reported Wellington, December 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 December 1923 · page 2

A message from Wellington, New Zealand, states that a terrine storm with heavy rain lashed Cook Strait. Telegraph wires were blown down at…

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