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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1935

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Severe Storm Kempsey's Experience Vivid Lightning Kempsey

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 May 1935 · page 7

At the week-end during a severe electrical storm residents of Austral-street, Kempsey, had a terrifying experience. A vivid flash of lightning…

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Gusty Wind Another Cold Night? Gales in Parts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1935 · page 10

A strong breeze made outdoor conditions slightly unpleasant this morning, but it moderated during the afternoon. Another…

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Social Life in Sydney Floodlights at the Town Hall—An Attractive Film Actress —Married in Bombay—Home from the Solomon Islands— Following in Father's Footsteps—Sailing for America

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1935 · page 5

Although in London the Jubilee celebrations, it is said, will continue till well into the merry month of June, here, they may be said to be over…

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N.Z. GALE 80 Miles an Hour Heavy Damage Melbourne (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 May 1935 · page 8

Rising with unusual suddenness and ending just as quickly, a strong gale swept Canterbury for a few hours. In the Malvern district many power…

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Fierce Storms Rain, Hail and Show N.Z. Damage Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 May 1935 · page 4

A severe storm raged in the National Park area near Lake Taupo last night. Phenomenal thunder and lightning were experienced. Heavy…

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Not Guilty Sydney, Monday. HEAVY-RAIN 6 Inches on Coast Light Inland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 May 1935 · page 5

The jury, in the (Murray murder case, returned a verdict, of not guilty. Justice Davidson concurred with the verdict, and Murray Threatening weather prevailed in Mattland on Sunday, and although rain appeared probable several times, only a misty…

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Heavy Rain at Newcastle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1935 · page 2

Heavy rain fell in Newcastle early on Saturday morning, and continued until the afternoon. During the week-end 172 points were registered…

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Loss of Life Storms in France Much Damage Paris, May 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 May 1935 · page 1

A storm, which interrupted to—day's tennis was but ona of many which did great damage throughout France…

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Little Play Tennis in France Heavy Storm Paris, May 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 May 1935 · page 1

A thunderstorm while D. Tumbull and Viv. McGrath were playing their respective opponents in the men's…

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Terrific Storm in France Inhabitants Take Refuge on Roofs. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) PARIS

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 May 1935 · page 2

A terrific storm throughout France today caused extensive damage. A cloudburst at Amiens flooded lowlying quarters to a depth of six feet…

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Boat Damaged Swamped in Storm MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 May 1935 · page 10

In a sharp and sudden storm which swept over Melbourne the Sydney University eight-oar shell was swamped and damaged…

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Death and Devastation in United States Floods, Storms, and Tornadoes. (Australian Press Assn. Message.), DENVER (Colorado)

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 June 1935 · page 1

Floods, storms and tornadoes swept seven mid-western States to-day. Sixtyfive are dead, and the damage is estimated at 12,000,000 dollars. Nebraska…

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Heavy Rain Causes Damage in N.Zealand LANDSLIDE House Wrecked Big Floods Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 June 1935 · page 1

Following torrential rain, which undermined the mountainside at Waipu Cove last night, a huge landslide…

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Flood Victims Mexico Disaster Mexico City, June 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 June 1935 · page 2

Official reports state that 122 bodies were recovered on Monday night after torrential rains had swept over a number of mountainside towns in…

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Flood Toll in America Thousands Homeless New York

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 June 1935 · page 1

The floods which have swept the Missouri Valley watershed in the past few days extended southward to-day, threatening an increased death toll. Over 200 persona are dead, about 140…

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Glorious Day Very Little Rain Tasman Gales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 June 1935 · page 7

A sharp shower of rain burst over Maitland about 5.30 p.m. yesterday but it cleared as quickly as it came, and the night was…

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Train Frozen N. Zealand Storms Heavy Snow Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 June 1935 · page 5

Following the damage caused by week-end snowfalls telegraphic communication between Christchurch and Dunedin was not restored till last…

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More Rain Deluge in Parts Coast Benefits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 7

A smart shower of rain fell in Maitland about 6 o'clock this morning. It was overcast and threatening for the rest of the…

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SINGLETON 60 Years Ago From "Argus" Files Week Ending 7th JUNE. A. Flood Scare

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 7

A paragraph states that the Postmaster-General has sanctioned the establishment of a post office at Falbrook on and after 15th June, 1875, with Mr…

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Gold Snap Cyclone at Sea Vessels Buffeted Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1935 · page 1

The temperature in Sydney to-day receded to 45 degress, which was comparatively high compared with the 13 degrees registered at Charlotte Pass…

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