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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1934

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Nelson's Plains Damage by Flood Crops Suffer Nelson's Plains

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 5

After a late start with form work, due to prolonged ruin periods, farmers hoped Hint" fine weather would rule once more, but thier hopes were…

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Dust Storm Buildings Damaged Port Augusta Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 2

A flerce windstorm, accompanied by dense clouds of red dust, struck port Augusta yesterday. The wind at times attained a velocity of 60 miles…

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Late Mrs. W. Gale

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 1

The following floral tributes were received in connection with the bereavement. of Mrs, W. Gale:—Arch, Averell and family; Mr. and Mrs. Peachey and…

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Flood Gates Inspection of Timber

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 4

"This is something council cannot afford to neglect, for the floodgates protect a large area of rich property," remarked Cr. McCarthy at the…

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Narrowgut Rd. Avoiding Flood Damage £231 for Repairs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 5

A strong case for Tarro Shire ratepayers living at Narrowgut was put before Tarro Shiro Council to-day by Councillor…

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APPLICATION Flood-River Reports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 9

Warm appreciation of the meterological department for its action in supplying daily news of the height of rivers and their general conditions…

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Glorious Day Thunderstorms in Parts Scattered Rain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 7

The delightful weather of the past few days continued to-day. It was fresh early and throughout the day the sun shone brilliantly…

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Storms in Canada WINNIPEG, Sept. 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 September 1934 · page 2

Western Canada is bearing the brunt of early winter storms. Communications are interrupted, and roads in…

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Violent Storm Damage in City Wind Squalls Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 September 1934 · page 2

When a violent storm broke over the city yesterday the wind damaged trees and gardena, and carried away reefing in several…

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Heavy Storms Hail and Lightning Lights Fail Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 October 1934 · page 3

An exceptionally violent thunderstorm broke over the city last night shortly before 9.30 o'clock, and lasted for about half an hour…

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Heavy Rain Mars Six-Hour-Day Procession am ars rocession 12 UNIONS Few Banners A.W.U. in Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 October 1934 · page 1

Heavy and continuous rain in Sydney to-day marred the Six-Hour Day procession. More than 60 unions had…

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Idle Mines Result of Strike Flooding Feared Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 4

The cessation of work at about 40 mines in the Bending district in likely to be costly to owners and miners. If the pumps are not worked within…

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N.Z, FLOODS Conditions Improve Wellington (N,z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 8

Sunshine prevailed yesterday, and conditions in the storm-wrecked city of Walarapa improved. The flood was the Werst stace…

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Fierce Atlantic Gale Grave Anxiety for British Steamer. Liners Search in Vain. London

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 1

Grave anxiety is felt for the British cargo steamer, Millpool, of 4218 tons, travelling from Danzig to Montreal, to whose assistance the Cunard liner,…

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Flood Proof Fences Recommended to Farmers

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 5

Not least among the items of loss resulting from the floods which periodically lay waste many low-lying rural districts is that represented by damage…

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The Floodgates Repairs Necessary Report to Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 6

Consideration of the repair of Wallis Creek floodgates will be given at a special meeting of West Maitland Municipal Council…

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Track Heavy Rain at Caulfield MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 1

In consequence of heavy rein, the course proper at Caulfield is on the heavy side, and in order to keep it in good condition for the Caulfield Cup…

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A Storm

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 2

The weather was close and unsettled to-day, and storm clouds gathered during the afternoon. Rain commenced to fall about 4.15, and it was still…

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Cloudy Day Rain in Many Paris THUNDERSTORMS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 5

Early this morning rain threatened and the day continued dull, with conditions somewhat muggy…

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Storm at Stanhope Stanhope

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 5

Heavy rain, accompanied by thunder, fell at Stanhope last night, and 90 points were recorded. Eidersite reports 107 points, Dalwood 102. The…

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