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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1921

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Storm in Reichstag London, March 5

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1921 · page 14

A message from Berlin states that at attempt by Herr Loebe, President o the Reichstag, to read Mr. Lloyed George speech with regard to…

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Floods of Whisky. (Published by Arrangement)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1921 · page 3

It is estimated by New York "Leslie's Weekly," the oldest illustrated weekly newspaper in the United States, that two in every five…

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(Published by arrangement.) Floods of Whisky

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 March 1921 · page 1

It ia estimated by New York "Leslie's Weekly," the oldest illustrated newspaper in the United States, that two in every five homes of the land have…

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Hinton Flood Gates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 4

In connection with representations at behalf of Hinton farmers respecting the flood gates. Hinton Swamp Drainage, Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has been…

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Violent Storm. Off Northern Territory

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 7

News of a severe storm in the Sir Edward Pellew group of islands off the Northern Territory has been received in a message from the Administrator…

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Violent Storm. Off Northern Territory

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 6

News of a severe storm in the Sir Edward Pellew group of islands off the Northern Territory has been received in a message from the…

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"The Cyclone."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 2

The inscrutable Oriental holds out a constant appeal to America. His character is forever a source of [?]ealthy interest, taunting the…

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Violent Storm. Off Northern Territory

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 3

News of a severe storm in the Sir Edward Pellew group, of islands off the Northern Territory has been received in a message from the Administrator…

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Will Weather the Storm. Queensland's Financial Position

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 4

In the course of an address at Wynnum, Mr. Fihelly, Queensland Treasurer, referred to the financial situation…

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Killed by Girder. Violent Storm at Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 3

A violent duststorm swept over Adelaide on Wednesday afternoon, lasting about a quarter of an hour. The storm was followed by rain…

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Floods Feared. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 5

Rain continues almost general, except in Riverina and the south-west of the State. The meteorologist says the prospect…

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Cyclone in Queensland Bundaberg and Other Towns Suffer. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 2

A cyclone struck Bundaberg and adjacent towns, damaging many buildings. Telephone and telegraphic communication has been cut off…

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The Latest Prospects for More Rain. Further Falls May Cause Floods. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 2

The rain continues and is almost general, except in the Riverina and southwest part of the State. The Government Meteorologist says the…

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British Coal Strike Scottish Miners Bitter. Machinery Wrecked and Pumping Stopped. Disastrous Floods Imminent. (United Service Cables.) London, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 2

Amazing bitterness is being displayed, by the Scottish miners on strike. Led by skirling bagpipes they are marching to the pits and forcing all workers to…

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Further Rain. Flood in Hawkesbury. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

Further rain was reported yesterday over many parts of the State. There were some heavy falls in the southern quarters…

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Queensland Cyclone

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 5

Both the tropical disturbances which affected Queensland during the week have passed away. The disturbance is now…

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The Latest. Further Heavy Rain Predicted. Serious Floods on Hawkesbury. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 5

The weather is still unsettled. Mr Mares precasts further heavy falls of rain. A message from the Hawkesbury…

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Queensland Cyclone. Wharves Under Water

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 5

Cyclonic conditions prevailed in the southern coastal portions of Queensland early on Wednesday, rain falling in torrents, accompanied by wind of…

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Steamer Buffeted. Camira in a Gale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 5

Running [?] hours late and [?] and [?] the ste[?]…

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The Weather a Deluge of Rain. Record April Fall

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 5

Singleton and district has had a plenitude of rain, 110 less than 769 points being recorded up to 9 a.m. yesterday at the Post Office since the beginning of…

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