Man Killed Lightning Fatality Severe Storm Narromine
During a severe thunderstorm, John O'Neill, about 24, was struck by lightning and killed instantly. After working during the morning…
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Floods & storms, 1934
463 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 17 of 24
THUNDERSTORMS. Yield Good Falls of Rain. MUSWELLBROOK'S 79, POINTS
Excellent falls of rain are reported from all parts of the district following tlie disturbance which prevailed on Sunday and yesterday. At Muswellbrook…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Flood of Beer Poured Into Creek
Eleven thousand gallons of beer flowed from Lithgow Brewery into Farmer's Creek. In accordance with instructions of the new proprietors,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →National Work Renewing Flood-gates Councils to Meet
Agreeing that the floodgates in Wallis Creek at the Victoria Bridge should be renewed, aldermen of West Maitland Municipal…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Light Rain Becoming Unsettled More Storms
Although storms threatened over the week-end, and there was some thunder, no rain came until early this morning when there…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fierce Storm Victorian Fatalities Three Dead Melbourne, Tuesday
Further details of the terrifle storm which struck the Castlemaine district on Sunday afternoon, and was responsible for three deaths, are now…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Flood Gates Deputation to Minister "National Work"
A deputation representing West Maitland Municipal Council and Tarre Shire Council was appointed at a conference of these councils…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Storms Cause Damage Losses at Tumut and Narrandera
A severe hailstorm at West Blowering in the Tumut district, stripped trees, and other trees were uprooted by the wind. Mr David Stanfield's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Operation on Ship During Gale Outcome of Urgent Wireless Messages
While two freighters rolled in the high seas of an Indian Ocean gale recently, a successful operation was performed on a young apprentice seaman…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Instant Death Crashed in Storm the Air Tragedy
PALAZZA (San Gervasio) Oct. 23. It is clear that Flying Officer Gilman and J. K. C. Baines were killed instantly before the machine caught…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motorists Swept Away Three Drowned in Fierce Storm
A terrifically dense storm which struck the Castlemaine (Vic.) district On Sunday afternoon was responsible for three deaths…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dutch Airman Complete Thrilling Fight Long Battle with Storms Roscoe Turner Also Finishes Welcomed by Larger Crowd Sydney
After a night packed with thrills, the big Dutch Douglas plane, piloted by K. D. Parmentier and J. J. Moll, which had a stormy passage from Charleville, and ultimately made a, forced landing at a late hour last night on the racecourse at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dutchman's Surprise Landing Plane Lost in Storm How Airmen Were Guided to Safety World Acclaims Winners
A sensational turn of events when the Dutch air liner, piloted by Commander Parmentier in the Centenary air race, had almost reached its destination after speeding half way across the world, in the early hours of this morning provided…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Torrential Rain Results in Inland Floods Orange Deluge Fears at Bathurst Oberon Damage Sydney
Following heavy rain, many towns in New South Wales are in danger of being flooded. A deluge at Orange…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Yesterday's Sudden Storm
Yesterday morning a heavy rain squall broke suddenly over Singleton, and although of only short duration the Wind blew with great, violence, thereby…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motorists Swept Away Three Drowned in Fierce Storm
A terrifically dense storm which struck the Castlemaine (Vic.) district on Sunday afternoon last was responsible for three deaths…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →FLOODS. Bring Serious Damage in Two States. Serious Position at Wagga. Sydney
Floods are expected shortly in the Wagga and Gundagai districts, as the Murrambidgee continues to rise, and it is expected to attain a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Southern Towns in Danger of Flooding Quick Rise Raging Waters Vic. Position Sydney
Towns situated in the areas through which the Murrumbidgee and Tumut Rivers flow, are in imminent…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Flood Gates Deputation to Minister
An offort is being made by Tarro Shire and west Maitland Municipal councils, to arrange a deputation to the Minister for works, to urge the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Heavy Rains Business Places Flooded. Visitors Marooned at Canberra
Torrential rains have fallen over many parts of the State. At Orange a stormwater canal overflowed, flooding one of the principal…
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