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Broken Hill & the Far West · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1945

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Wilson River in Record Flood

Western Grazier · Friday 27 July 1945 · page 1

In the recent [?] the Warri River over the l[?]ttler in south-west Queenland tan at what is believed to be record height. Though this watercourse is…

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B. Hill's Man-Made Dust Storm

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 July 1945 · page 4

BROKEN Hill citizens have suffered heat, drought and dust— the elements—but yesterday they were greatly inconvenienced by a…

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Worst Floods for 20 Years at Canterbury

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 6

WELLINGTON (N.Z.).—Parts of Canterbury district are, experiencing their worst floods for 20 years. Places north of Christchurch…

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Floods in West

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 7

PERTH—Continued heavy rains have led to a renewal of flood conditions throughout the south-western division of this State…

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Thunderstorm Locator Television's Wonder

Western Grazier · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 2

Another British war-time secret has now been revealed—a "thunderstorm locator." It was used to reduce flying hazards…

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Wives, Sweethearts Create Storm

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 September 1945 · page 4

LONDON, Sept. 25.—Wives and sweethearts of the British garrison at Yarmouth, on the Isle of Wight, are up in arms because the officer…

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"Summer Storm" At Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 23 October 1945 · page 3

George Sanders and Linda Darnell head the cast in the current attraction which is having its final screening at that Theatre tonight. "Summer Storm."…

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Late Mr. Gale

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 October 1945 · page 8

The funeral of Mr. Charles John Gale will take place tomorrow afternoon, leaving the residence of his son (Mr. Ern Gale), 647 Lane Lane, at 2…

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Early Morning Storm Hits City: Plenty of Noise, But Little Rain

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 October 1945 · page 7

ONLY 17 points of rain were registered as a result of a severe electrical storm which struck the city between 1 and 2 a.m. today. Feature was the severe thunder and lightning. First indications were that the rain would…

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Thunderstorm Only 17 Points Of Rain Here

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 25 October 1945 · page 3

Following dust Which blew up in the early hours of yesterday morning, rain commenced to fall about 1.30 a.m., and although it promised to develop into a…

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Gale Threatens Central Europe

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 1

London, October 25.—All Central Europe is threatened by a great 90-miles per hour gale which gave many parts of Southern England the third night of…

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Late Mr. C. Gale

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 3

Remains of Mr. Charles John Gale, who collapsed ahd died on Tuesday at premises in Argent Lane, were buried in the Catholic portion of the…

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Funeral of Mr. C. J. Gale

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 8

The funeral of Mr. Charles John Gale, who collapsed and died on Tuesday night took place yesterday afternoon. The cortege left the residence of his son (Mr…

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Gales Batter Britain Loose Mines A Menace

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 27 October 1945 · page 1

London, October 26.—As high tides came in yesterday afternoon a gale, which had been bettering the British Isles this week, returned with renewed strength. The…

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21 Killed In Cyclone

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 29 October 1945 · page 1

Madras, October 28.—The cyclone which last week swept the east coast of India killed 21 in the Godavar[?] district of the Madras Presidency. Seven other people…

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Heavy Rain In Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 November 1945 · page 4

ADELAIDE.—A boisterous' twohour storm produced more than an inch of rain in the city and suburbs this morning. A terrific squall struck…

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Storm Leaves Big Trail Of Damage

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 November 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY.—Tragic scenes were witnessed today in areas along the Great Western Road near Pendle Hill, where a 70m.p.h. gale and hail storm…

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Boy Swept Through Storm Pipe

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 December 1945 · page 7

SYDNEY, December 19—After overbalancing into a storm water channel, James Neil (16), was. swept for 400 yards through a pipe in a…

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70 M.p.h. Gale Lashes British Coasts

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 December 1945 · page 2

LONDON, December 19.—A 70 m.p.h. gale lashed British coasts today, and was continuing late tonight. A man and a woman were blown over…

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'Sweepers Fight Mines Loosed By U.K. Gales

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 December 1945 · page 1

London, December 22 — Erery available British and Allied minsweeper is being mobilised to fight the hundreds of mines which have been driven by the…

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