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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1927

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Denman. Beneficial Rainfall. Flooded Streets

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1927 · page 7

Steady, soaking rain, which commenced on Wednesday night, has continued almost without ceasing since. The whole of the Denman…

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Inches of Rain. Floods on North Coast. Mullumbimby Isolated. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1927 · page 3

A message from the Coast says that Mullumbimby i[?] under water. Heavy rain continues, and…

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In Bad Repair. Branxton Flood Boat. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1927 · page 6

At Kearsley shire meeting last night, Cr. Bendeich (A riding) drew attention to the dangerous condition of the flood boat at Branxton. It was…

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Floods in Algiers Still Raining. London, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 December 1927 · page 4

It is now estimated that 250 Europeans and 2500 natives have lost their lives as a result of the floods in Algiers, caused by torrential rains breaking…

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Destructive Hail Storm. Crops Destroyed; Animals Killed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 December 1927 · page 7

One of the most destructive hall storms for years occurred at Bobin, 16 miles from Wingham, on Sunday evening, between half-past seven…

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Likely to Sink Dilapidated Flood Boats at Wollombi and Branxton

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 December 1927 · page 5

The recent heavy rains inspired the fear of floods into many people in the Cessnock district, and in some of the outlying centres the populace…

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The Weather. Light to Heavy Rain. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 December 1927 · page 4

Light to heavy rain, with a few thunderstorms, was fairly general in the central and northern districts yesterday, west from the slopes, and…

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Terrific Storm. Damage in Queensland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 December 1927 · page 5

A massage from Rockhampton (Q.), states that a terrific storm broke over Mount Larcombe district. The wind blow with hurricane force,…

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Terrific Storm Cattle Killed and Crops Ruined

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 December 1927 · page 4

A terrific storm passed over Bobin, near Wingham, on Sunday evening, accompanied by a high wind, large hail, and most vivid lightning…

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Tropical Storm. Heavy Rain in North-West

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 2

Another tropical disturbance has extended over New South Wales and excellent rains have occurred at a number of places in the north and…

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Terrific Storm Sweeps Across Manilla

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 2

A tremendous storm swept across the Manilla district. At Tarpolly, 480 points fell in an hour and a half; while Borah and Upper…

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Destructive Hail Storm Crops Destroyed: Animals Killed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 3

One of the most destructive hailstorms for years occurred at Bobin, 16 miles from Wingham, on Sunday evening, between half-past seven…

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Dry Rivers Flooded. Motor Cars Bogged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 2

A storm of great intensity broke over the north-west on Wednesday, says a Quirindi message. After a sultry morning, a mass of storm…

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Storm Moves Southward

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 2

Reports that rain was still falling were received by the Weather Bureau last night from the following contres:—Bourke, Moree, Warliada,…

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Terrific Storm. Damage in Queensland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 8

A message from Rockhampton (Q.), states that a terrific storm broke over Mount Larcombe district. The wind blew with hurricane force…

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Terrific Storm Damage in Queensland

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 10

A message from Rockhampton (Q-), states that a terrific storm broke over Mount Larcombe district. The wind blew with hurricane force, and hail the…

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Destructive Hail Storm. Crops Destroyed; Animals Killed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 13

One of the most the most destructive hailstorms for years occurred at Bobin, 16 miles from Wingham, on Sunday evening, between half-past seven…

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Big Storm in Manilla District 480 Points of Rain in 1½ Hours

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 4

A tremendous storm swept across the Manilla district late on Wednesday evening. At Tarpolly, 480 points fell in an hour and a half; while Borah…

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Cold and Storms North American Visitation Heavy Toll of Death and Damage. Ships Wrecked; Services Disorganised. MONTREAl, Dec. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 5

A cold wave, which swept nearly across the Continent within a week has caused intense suffering and heavy…

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In Bad Repair. Branxton Flood Boat

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 11

At Kearsley Shire meeting Cr. Bend[?]ich (A riding) drew attention to the dangerous condition of the flood boat at Branxton. It was…

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