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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1930

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Collieries Flooded in June Resumption Expected Shortly

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 October 1930 · page 4

The two Ayrfield pits and Glen Greta are expected to resume operations shortly. The flood at the end of June broke…

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Fight for Life Horse and Rider in Flooded River

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 2

Mr. C. Woolett had a desperate struggle to save himself from drowning in the Warialda River at Bora Crossing, says a Tamworth message…

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Fight for Life in a Flooded River. Tamworth

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 2

Mr. M. C. Woollett bad a desperate struggle to save himself from drowning in the Warialda River. at Bora Crossing on Wednesday…

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Struggle Against Flood Spur Caught in Stirrup

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 October 1930 · page 5

H. C. Woollett had a desperate struggle to save himself from drowning in the Warialda River at Bora Grossing on Wednesday…

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Letters to the Editor. Flood Embankments (To the Editor.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 October 1930 · page 3

Sir,—Embankments for flood mitigation are hen-pecking at something where a sledge hammer is needed. Port Stephens Shire has a wise…

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No Apology For Decentralisation Policy Flood Relief

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 October 1930 · page 5

The Government has spent about £35,000 on flood relief in the Maitland district. This information was given by the…

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Heavy Rain Best For Some Time Further Falls Likely

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 October 1930 · page 1

Steady, soaking rain fell in Maitland to-day, light showers began to fall last evening, but to-day they became heavier, and…

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Heavy Rain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 October 1930 · page 5

The weather has been unsettled throughout the week, and rain, which threatened the whole of Thursday, fell steadily at night, continued in…

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Kurri Seventh Day Adventists Sabbath and Sunday Services Heavy Rain Succeeded by Bright Sunshine

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 October 1930 · page 5

Friday's showers brought joy to the hearts of the farmers on the camp-ground, but embarrassment to the campers, although the water…

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Hunter Valley Pioneer Memories of Floods. Bullock Dray Days Recalled

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 2

ln a comfortablo homo, appropriatelynamed "Pioneer Cottage," on the Great Northern road, at Eutherford, near Maitland, Mr John Jarvis, a fine…

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Terrific Gale Baradine's Rough Time Man Killed London. Nov. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1930 · page 1

The Baradine has arrived at plymouth from Australia, after encountering a terrific gale in the Bay of Bis[?]ay, in which she was forced…

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Cessnock's Flood Water Problems Comprehensive Drainage System Mooted. Public Works to Investigate

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 5

In connection with the proposal to cut a channel at the back of Cessnock Hospital to relieve flood waters from the Heart of Cessnock and…

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Lyons Waits On Scullin's Coming Lull in Storm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 November 1930 · page 2

The Acting Federal Treasure, Mr, Lyon, is not going to resign from Cabinet—yet News of the impending crisis…

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18 Drowned Schooner Lost in Gale Eureka (Call[?]), Nov. 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 November 1930 · page 5

During a gale 18 men aboard the lumber schooner Brooklyn were drowned when they attempted to steam out of Humboldt Harbour late…

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Welcome Storm Follows Hot Wind Week-end Temperatures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 November 1930 · page 4

Saturday's still, fierce heat was followed on Sunday by a blistering north-westerly wind which sent the mercury up to…

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The Singleton Argus Monday, November 10th, 1930 Local and General News a Thunderstorm

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 November 1930 · page 2

Singleton was visited by a thunderstorm yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, and heavy rain fell for some time. Thirty-three points were…

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Sunday's Storm

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 November 1930 · page 1

After enduring intense heat throughout the day, on Sunday Cessnock residents gladly welcomed the storm which broke about 4 o'clock…

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Violent Storm

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 November 1930 · page 4

Following intense heat, a violent thunderstorm broke over the district on Sunday afternoon, bringing with it a welcome cool change. Heavy showers…

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Warming Up But Cooler Later Scattered Storms

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 November 1930 · page 1

After a cool night the sun became particularly hot during the forenoon and after lunch to-day the shade temperature at the…

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Terrific Hail Storm at Ipswich Damage Estimated at Several Thousand Pounds. Brisbane

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 November 1930 · page 1

During a terrific "thunderstorm" at Ipswich, damage estimated at several thousands of pounds has been done. Many buildings were unroofed, and…

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