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Broken Hill & the Far West · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1933

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Adelaide Road Passable Heavy Rain Was Experienced

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 1

The Adelaide road which waa impassable during the week end owing to heavy rains is now passable with caution, according to the latest report…

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Storms in the State Much Damage At Forbes

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 4

FORBES, Saturday.—Severe thunderstorms and wind reaching huricane force caused considerable damage at Forbes last night. Over an…

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Storms in the State Much Damage Done Towns Visited Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 3

Heavy storms in the east and south-east of the State caused considerable damage at the week end. Buildings were unroofed, trees…

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Severe Cyclonic Storm in N.S.W. Sidney & Country Areas Swept By Floods Extensive Damage Done Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 1

A storm of cyclonic severity swept Sydney and suburbs early this morning. All low lying parts were under water within a few minutes. The damage is estimated at many thousands of pounds. In George-street West about 12 large shops were flooded. Furniture ruined in…

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Flood Maroons Family Washed Off Little Island Seven Drowned Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 1

'A dreadful tragedy occurred at Stanwell Parle, 34 miles from Sydney, when seven persons were drowned. The dead are:…

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Heavy Rain In The Oodla Wirra Area Oodla Wirra, January 22

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 3

A thunder storm of a particularly scattered nature passed over the town at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Within an hour all creeks were…

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Further Storm Damage Man Killed By Lightning Others Escape Young

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 3

During a heavy storm here yesterday morning a man named Headway was killed by lightning and three others, named Eldridge,…

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Flood Victims Are Homeless

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—More than 50 campers on the banks of George's River, between Liverpool and East Hills, were flooded out and are now…

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The Floods Extend to Queensland

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 3

BRISBANE, Tuesday.—The Condamine River is now five miles over the railway bridge at Yandilla and about a mile wide, and still rising. All the…

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Damage Done by Storms Hail Breaks Many Windows Floods Feared Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 1

During a storm at Barellan yesterday a dromedary and two valuable horses were killed by lightning. Similar visitations occurred at…

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Flood Damage in State Govt. To Consider Relief Assistance Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 4

Mr. B. S. Stevens, the Premier, said to-day that immediate consideration is being given to the question of making good the damage caused by the floods…

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Floodwaters Retreating

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — Messages from the South Coast to-day state that although heavy rain fell last night the flood waters are gradually…

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Storms in Victoria Several Struck By Lightning MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 3

Several persons were struck by lightning, a public hall blown away, and a station unroofed in the fierce storms of the past few days. Mr. G…

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Heavy Storms Continue People Struck By Lightning Cattle Killed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 1

At Dorrigo six inches of rain fell in two hours, potato and other crops being destroyed. The rush of water carried a sulky half a mile…

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Flood Victim's Remains

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Portion of a child's body, believed to be that of a victim of the Stanwell Park flood disaster, has been recovered from the…

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Miners' Narrow Escape in Flooded Creek

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — Three miners had a narrow escape from death at Tirannaville, five miles from Goulburn, yesterday. Noticing a…

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Steamer in Storm Men Suffered From Insomnia SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 January 1933 · page 5

The steamer Pensilva, which arrived at Sydney to-day after a 65 days' voyage from Barry (Wales), encountered terrific weather after…

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Steamer in Storm Men Suffered From Insomnia SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 January 1933 · page 1

The steamer Pensilva, which arrived at Sydney to-day after a 65 days' voyage from Barry (Wales), encountered terrific weather after…

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TOURISTS 70 Great Barrier Reef Dr. Macgillivray Relates His Experiences Storms Encountered

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 January 1933 · page 3

After a month among the islands of the Great Barrier Reef where his attention was particularly drawn to bird life Dr. W. D. K. Macgillivray returned yesterday. In a special interview with "The Barrier Miner" Dr. Macgillivray related many of his experiences…

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Tourists to Great Barrier Reef Dr. Macgillivray Relates His Experiences Storms Encountered

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 January 1933 · page 3

After a month among the islands of the Great Barrier Reef where his attention was particularly drawn to bird life Dr. W. D. K. Macgillivray returned yesterday. In a special interview with "The Barrier Miner" Dr. Macgillivray related many of his experiences…

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