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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1928

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Storm at Maitland. Much Damage to Property West Maitland

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 December 1928 · page 2

The fiercest storm experienced in Maitland for many years swept over the town on Saturday afternoon when, following an oppressive day, dense…

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Theatregoers Taken By Storm Cessnock Revue Company's Brilliant Production. Brightest Entertainment the Town Has Seen

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 December 1928 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday night last the Cessnock Revue Company staged a revue that excelled any show previously placed before theatregoers of this town. The revue was honorarily produced by Miss Marjorie M. C…

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Flood Relief

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 December 1928 · page 4

Mr. Baddeley, M.L.A., waited upon Mr. Johnson, the Chief Clerk of the Chief Secreary's Department, in the absence of the Minister with respect…

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Thunderstorm at Dorrigo Extraordinary Scenes

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 December 1928 · page 2

A message from Dorrige states that there were extraordinary scenes when a thunderstorm broke over the farms of Messrs E. Stocchert and Charles Inskip…

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Damage by Storm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 6

Fortunately, many of the orchards and vineyards in the Maitland district escaped the devastating [?]cts of the severe storm on Saturday last,…

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Flood Mitigation Hunter River Valley

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 9

When the Estimates for the Public Works Department were before the Legislative Assembly, Mr. W. F. O'Hearn made an appeal for some…

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The Weather. Storm at Denman

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1928 · page 6

Vivid lightning and heavy crashes of thunder at Denman, followed the intense heat of the last few days, when several light showers fell on…

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Cyclonic Storm. Causes Extensive Damage. Many Buildings Unroofed. New Nurses' Quarters Suffer

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 December 1928 · page 13

A cyclonic storm struck Maitland late on Saturday afternoon, and caused heavy damage to the town and district. Many buildings were unroofed, fences blown down…

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Friday's Storm

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 2

Friday's storm resulted in 53 pointed of rain being recorded at Dungog P.O. this is a nice 'Xmas Box…

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Storm-Tight Essex Cars Float in Unofficial Test

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 3

With the arrived of the steamship Sultana in port at Chicago from Detroit on April 16, Captain David Smith reported a rough voyage in…

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Flood Mitigation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 2

Mr. O'Hearn stated to-day that when Mr. Buttenshaw, Minister for Public Works, visits Maitland next month in connection with the…

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Terrific Dust Storm Motorists Lose Their Way

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 December 1928 · page 7

A terrific dust storm blew over Bairanald on Saturday afternoon placing the town in darkness. Lights had to be lit in all places and work…

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Severe Storm. Buildings Unroofed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 December 1928 · page 9

A severe storm struck the Marree district (S.A.), from the south-west, and lasted about halt an hour. Buildings were unroofed, and sheets of…

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Antarctic Calm But Polar Storms Expected. London, Dec. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 December 1928 · page 7

A message from Sir George Wilkins, from Deception Island, states that the Polar regions are places where nothing can be foretold…

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Terrific Dust Storm Motorists Lose Their Way

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 December 1928 · page 6

A terrific dust storm blew over Balranald on Saturday afternoon, placing the town in darkness. Lights had to be lit in all places and work…

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Flood Mitigation Hunter River Valley

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 December 1928 · page 9

When the Estimates for the Public Works Department were before the Legislative Assembly, Mr. W. F. O'Hearn made an appeal for some…

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Flood Mitigation

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 December 1928 · page 16

Mr. O'Hearn suited to-day that when Mr. Buttonshaw, Minister for Public Works, visits Maitland next month in connection with the…

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The Forecast. Scattered Storms. Meteorological Bureau, SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 December 1928 · page 4

New South Wales: Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms on the north coast and highlands, otherwise generally fine,…

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