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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1932

296 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 15

Cyclone Passing Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 September 1932 · page 5

The State Meteorologist (Mr. mares) stated to-day that it is likely that conditions will improve to-morrow, as the cyclone is gradually…

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Found Drowned Missing Farmer Storm Fatality Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 September 1932 · page 5

The police made the discovery yesterday afternoon of the body of J. Rolf, a poultry farmer, who disappeared from his home yesterday,…

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Flood Waters Proposed Drainage

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1932 · page 5

In reference to the proposed drainage of flood water through Howe's Lagoon to the Hunter River, Morpeth Municipal Council informed Tarro…

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Flooded Farms (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1932 · page 4

Sir,—In your paper a few wookh ago I read with great interest the report of a conference of various public holders around Maitland…

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Violent Storm at Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 October 1932 · page 2

On Friday, about 2 p.m., a very violent-storm was experienced in Merriwa and district. Vivid liglitning, which was almost continuous and…

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Severe Electric Storm Town Plunged in Darkness

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 October 1932 · page 3

An exceptionally severe electrical storm passed over Coff's Harbour on Sunday evening. Vivid flashes of lightning and deafening thunder were…

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Proposed Flood Channel

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 October 1932 · page 4

In reference to the proposed drainage of flood waters through Howe's Lagoon to the Hunter River, Morpeth Municipal Council informed Tarro Shire Council that such…

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CLOUDBURST Flood in Rome Notes Saved Rome, Oct. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 October 1932 · page 1

Torrential rain flooded the lowlying parts of the city, including the square in which Signer Mussolini's residence stands…

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Big Storm Deluge in City Hail Damage Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1932 · page 1

A severe thunderstorm, accompanied by hail, was experienced in the metropolitan area this morning. Although…

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Heavy Storm Thunder and Lightning Rain in Parts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1932 · page 7

Lightning flashed, thunder rolled, and rain fell heavily for a few minutes when a storm broke over Maitland about 10…

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A Morning Storm

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 October 1932 · page 2

Singleton was visited by a storm ,on Saturday morning, which was heralded by loud thunder and vivid flashes of lightning. The disturbance occurred…

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Severe Storm in Metropolitan Area Damage by Hail

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 October 1932 · page 3

A severe thunderstorm, accompanied by hail, was experienced in the metropolitan area on Saturday morning. Although it lasted less than an hour, the…

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Fierce Gale Buildings Unroofed Trees Uprooted Tamworth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 2

A gale wich swept the Klori district a few miles from Man-illa on Saturday afternoon caused heavy damage to…

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Floods on the Richmond

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 6

January 27th, 1847: Richmond River Correspondent: The river was several times flooded, but the evening of December 10 poured down such a tropical…

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Gale Near Manilla Considerable Damage to Property

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 October 1932 · page 4

Considerable damage to property was caused by a gale which swept the Klori district, a few miles from Manilla, at the week end…

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Storm in City Violent Visitation Buildings Unroofed Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 October 1932 · page 7

A thunderstorm, remarkable for its suddenness and intensity, was experienced in the metropolitan area shortly after…

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Storm

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 7

A severe storm passed over the town on Thursday morning, accompanied by heavy rain, hail and thunder. The hail was not sufficient to cause damage to…

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Terrific Storm Armidale Shaken Torrents of Rain Armidale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 5

A remarkable phenomenon in the form of a terrific storm which raged almost incessantly from 11 p.m to 5 a.m., occurred…

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Damage Done Storm at Largs Fierce Blow Largs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 9

Damage was done in a few seconds yesterday afternoon during the passage of the storm. Driving join was accompanied by a flerce…

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The Singleton Argus Local and General News a Sharp Thunderstorm

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 October 1932 · page 2

This afternoon a heavy thunderstorm broke over the town, accompanied by Vivid lightning and a sharp shower of rain, 22-points being registered during…

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