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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1933

376 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 19

Heavy Rain. Anxiety in Victoria MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 July 1933 · page 1

An anxious time in being experienced by residents of Shepparton and surrounding districts as the result of the recent heavy rain…

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Victorian River in Flood Two Families Marooned Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 July 1933 · page 2

The Goulburn River at Shepparton is still in flood as the result of the recent heavy rains. Two families have been marooned…

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Flood Position MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 July 1933 · page 7

The flood position in the Shepparton district is slightly easier, and the Goulburn River has receded to about…

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Flood Warning

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 July 1933 · page 5

Mr. J. Uren, Postmaster at West Maitland, to-day received the following urgent telegram from the…

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Cyclone Moves Inland Further Rain Likely in Many Centres. Sydney, Wednesday

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 1

Mr Mares, State Meteorologist, states that the cyclonic conditions on the North Coast have moved a little inland, and the cyclone has lost…

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Torrential Rains Northern Rivers in Flood Residents Warned to Move

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 1

Torrential rain continues on the watershed of the Hastings River, where over 10 inches had fallen up to 6 p.m. last evening. All tributaries are in high flood, and the river at Wauehope is rising rapidly, being several feet over the wharves, point to a serious…

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Flood Danger is New Past on the North Coast Waters Recede New Rainstorm Mares' Warning Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 July 1933 · page 7

Rain was recorded this morning generally over the the eastern half of the State, but falls were only light and…

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After the Storm, the Rainbow

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 July 1933 · page 1

It is only fitting that the Rainbow Fair should follow a week of rain, and the organisers are hoping that the function will prove an omen of…

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Dungog Picture Theatre. Tess of the Storm Country

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1933 · page 2

The special attraction at Dungog Picture Theatre on Saturday night will be "Tess of the Storm Country," featuring Janet Gaynor and Charles…

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HALTON Tennis Match heavy rain HALTON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 August 1933 · page 9

On Saturday, on the Halton court, a match was played against Lostock. The visiting team consisted of Miss Bird, Miss Hopson, Mr. Bird, Mr…

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Gales Lash English Coast Shipping Hampered

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 August 1933 · page 2

High winds' and heavy seas around the English coast caused some interference with the shipping services. A pinnace front the Royal yacht, Victoria…

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Fierce Gale Car Blown Over

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 August 1933 · page 9

A gala at Fawkner (Vic.) blew over a touring car in Sydney-road, near the cemetery. The car somersaulted twice, crushing…

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Finalising the Census Delay Owing to Queensland Floods

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 1

Although it was hoped by the Commonwealth Supervisor of Census (Mr H, C. Green) to make a prelminary announcement of Australia's population…

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Main Burst Shops Flooded Much Damage Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 August 1933 · page 1

Considerable damage was caused in Parrammatta Road, Camperdown, this morning when a watermain burst. The roadway for 20 years was lifted…

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Severe Storm Army Camp Struck Corporal Killed London, August 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 1

During iv severe storm in the south-west of England early to-day, the territorial army camp in Weymouth was struck by lightning…

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Heavy Loss Storm Sweeps Jamaica Seventy Drowned London, Aug. 171

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 1

By command of the King, the Secretary for the Colonies, Mr. J. H. Thomas, has telegraphed the Governor of Jamaica, expressing the deep regret…

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Floods in Jamaica Seventy Persons Drowned

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 1

A message from Kingston (Jamaica) states that seventy persons were drowned in floods in the city and in the parishes of St. Thomas, St. Catherine, and…

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"Storm in Teacup" Hospital Staff Resigns BOURKE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 August 1933 · page 7

Commenting on the resignation of the entire nursing staff of the Bourke Hospital, consisting of two sisters and three nurses, the president (Mr…

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Late Cables and Telegrams Disease and Storms. America's Bad Week. St. Louis

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 August 1933 · page 2

An epidemic of "sleepy" sickness here has resulted in 212 deaths. The disease is spreading in Illinois. NEW YORK. Thursday…

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Severe Storm Death and Destruction (Australian Press Assn. Message.) New York

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 August 1933 · page 1

Over a dozen people were killed in the most severe storm to strike the Atlantic seaboard for many years, and millions of dollars of…

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