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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1921

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Liquor Flood. (Published by Arrangement.) [?]ing Americas Thirsts

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 4

The "Westminister Gazette,' referring to "an astounding story' by the correspondent of the New York [?] regarding one of the [?] results of…

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Aviation Mishap. Storm Interrupts Flight

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 November 1921 · page 9

A message from Wellington (N.,Z.) states that a second attempt to fly to Nelson by the Canterbury Company's Avro met with disaster on Sunday…

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

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 November 1921 · page 6

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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"Less Armament and No War." Audience Taken by Storm

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 3

Judge Hughes's profoundly dramatic proposals came as a climax. The day was full of interest and emotion…

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

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 4

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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Cyclonic Storm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 November 1921 · page 5

Considerable damage was caused at Mt. Cuthbert on Saturday by a cyclonic storm, which was accompanied by hail and heavy rain. The…

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A Thunderstorm

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 29 November 1921 · page 2

Hot and sultry weather on Saturday culminated in a thunderstorm. The storm burst about 6 p.m., and was accompanied by vivid lightning and heavy…

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Storm Causes Damage

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 5

A terrific storm passed over Caboolture (Q.) on Wednesday afternoon. Large hailstones fell for some tide, and two and a half inches of…

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Storms in Queensland. Damage in Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 2

A heavy hailstorm occurred on the Darling Downs on Friday afternoon, and harvested wheat in several districts suffered severely. At Rosehill…

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A Thunderstorm

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 4

Sultry and oppressive conditions ezisted on Thursday night, and were maintained throughout yesterday morning. About noon there were indications of a…

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The Weather. Thunderstorms

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 December 1921 · page 5

Another light thunderstorm occurred last night, but not much rain fell. The storm cooled the air considerably, and was welcome on that account The…

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Thunderstorms General. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 December 1921 · page 5

Thunderstorms were experienced fairly generally over the eastern half of the State during the week-end and some light to moderate falls of rain…

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Floods in America. Vancouver, December 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 December 1921 · page 5

The States of Washington and Oregon have been devastated by the worst floods in their history. A score of railway bridges have been washed out,…

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Scattered Thunderstorms. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 December 1921 · page 5

Light rain and scattered thunderstorms were experienced in the north-east quarter and on parts of the coast yesterday. Temperatures…

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Floods in America. Vancouver. December 12

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1921 · page 2

The States of Washington and Oregon have been devastated by the worst floods in their history. A score of railway bridges have been washed out,…

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The Weather. Thunderstorms

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 December 1921 · page 5

The weather yesterday was very hot, but there was a cool change in the evening, when a thundrstorm occurred, but, the rain was very light. In other…

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Thunderstorm at Gresford. Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 December 1921 · page 5

Fifty points of rain fell during the thunderstorm last night…

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The Weather. Thunderstorms. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 December 1921 · page 5

The sultry and hot conditions of yesterday culminated in a series of scattered and light to heavy thunderstorms almost throughout the State…

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Heavy Rain in Queensland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 December 1921 · page 5

During the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. on Wednesday rain of a torrential nature fell in some parts of the far north, Port Douglas recorded 853 points, Innisfail 765,…

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Storm at Katoomba

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 December 1921 · page 5

Lightning struck the telephone wires in the municipal kiosk, Katoomba Falls, at noon on Tuesday. Safety fuses blew out and sprinkled customers with flying…

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