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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1923

164 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 3 of 9

Telegrams Anzac Day Heavy Rain Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 4

Heavy rain commenced in the city early this morning, and there are no signs of a cessation…

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The Big ’52 Flood. at Gundagai. Terrible Experiences and Wonderful Rescue of the Turnbull Family , and friends

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 5

It is a somewhat remarkable fect that no authentic tale of the big flood at [?]undag[?] in June. 1952, as ever written Probably, the scene being so…

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The Big ’52 Flood. at Gundagai. Terrible Experiences and Wonderful Rescue of the Turnbull Family and friends

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 3 May 1923 · page 3

We left the hapless Turnbull family putting in the first night of terrible experiences In the left of their premises. As we have stated they…

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Storm Clouds. Coming Premiers' Conference

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—Storm clouds are said to be gathering in all States, and the Premiers' conference, which assembles on May 31, is likely to be…

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Torrential Rains. Floods in New Zealand

Young Witness · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 1

AUCKLAND, Wednesday— The [?]orrential rainfall is now ceasing in New Zealand. The town of Waika was flooded in the business portion…

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The Big ’52 Flood. at Gundagai Terrible Experiences and Wonderful Rescue of the Turnbull Family and friends

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 3

Mrs. Doyle like most Australian bush girls In the “good old days,” was an excellent swimmer, and made good headway. She was however, sadly…

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Terriele Storm.—many Killed

Young Witness · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 1

PARIS, May 11.—A terrible storm occurred in the Orna department. The town of Confront, which has 5000 inhabitants, was the centre of…

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Lost in a Storm. Airman's Inarrow Escape

Young Witness · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Lieutenant Frank Briggs, pilot of the Sopwith aeroplnae which left Essendon at 8.45 a..m for Hay, in connection with the…

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'Plane Crashes On Flock of Sheep Pilot Lost in Storm Melbourne

Southern Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 4

Lientenant Frank Briggs, pilot of a Sopwith aeroplane, which left Essendon at 8.46 a.m. for Hay in connection with the aerial mail, had a…

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Terrific Storm Houses and Crops Ruined Children Buried in Ruins Paris, Thursay

Southern Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 2

A terrible storm occurred be the Orne Department. The town of Donfront, of 5000 jinhabitants was the centre of…

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Cable News German Note. Chinese Bandits. Terrible Storm

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 1

In Moscow 60 and in Petrograd 28 suicides were registered on April 20. Copies of the British reply to Germany have been sent to Paris, Brussels,…

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New Zealand Floods Willington (N.z.)

Southern Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 1

Farmers of North Taierl are refuging in the lofts of barns from the flood waters which burst the banks of the rivers…

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Flood in New Zealand

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 4

A cable from North Taieri, New Zealand, states that farmers are taking refuge in the lofts of their barns from the flood waters, which…

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Floods in New Zealand. Extensive Damage to Railways

Young Witness · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 5

WELLINGTON, Monday.—Floods are still gravely affecting the Canterbury (N.Z.) Province, especially near Dunedin. The railways throughout…

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Cyclone at Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 2

A furious cyclone was responsible for considerable damage at Albert Park, Melbourne, last night. Several persons were injured by falling…

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17 DEAD. Terrific Flood Causes Widespread Damage

Young Witness · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 4

NEW YORK, May 16.—That famous resort, the Hot Springs at Arkarst, was stricken by a terrific flood which swept down the three…

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New Zealand Floods. WELLINGTON. May 4

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 5

An eye-witness of the [?]heim flood gave a vivid account of the flood He stated that at 7.30 a.m. on Monday they were awakened by the noise of…

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Floods In New Zealand. Wellington (N.z.), May 11

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 4

Reports of great losses of stock and damage from flood water continue to come from Canterbury and Marlborough. Phenomenal rainfall…

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Heavy floods. Disaster in Arkansas. New Yoke, May 15

The Yass Courier · Monday 21 May 1923 · page 4

The famous resort, Hot Springs, in Arkansas, has been stricken by terrific floods, which swept down the three mountains encircling the…

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Braidwood Windswept Sunday Night's Gale

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 4

Sunday night was one of the most boisterous nights over experienced in Braidwood. The wind blew with terrific force. Fences and trees were blown down…

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