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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1935

435 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 13 of 22

Cyclone Moving Eastward Sydney's Narrow Escape. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 June 1935 · page 2

Mr Mares, State Meteorologist, says that yesterday's cyclone along the coast was of a very severe type, and was now gradually moving eastward…

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Went by Worst of Cyclone Mares Tells Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 June 1935 · page 1

Had Sydney received the full force of the cyclonic out-burst along the coast during the past two days, the worst…

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Roads Blocked Floods in New Zealand Heavy Rain Wellington, (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 June 1935 · page 10

Continuous rain for thirty-seven hours has resulted in floodwaters cutting off road access at Dunedin. Several highways are blocked with water…

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Storm Damage Heavy Loss Along Coast Shipping Normal Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 June 1935 · page 5

Now that the heavy seas along the are abating, Hull toll of the fierce gale on Tuesday night is being realised. Seas were still heavy…

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Storm Damage at Newcastle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1935 · page 2

Extensive damage was caused to the beaches of Newcastle by big seas on Tuesday, buildings and walls failing to withstand the continual heavy…

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Flood Mitigation (To The Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 June 1935 · page 6

Sir,—May I be permitted to congratulate you on the admirable and lucid leader in Wednesday's issue in which you state the case for flood…

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Cold Weather Snow at Kosciusko Cyclone at Sea Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 June 1935 · page 1

Cold weather was again experienced in Sydney to-day and also over the west of the State. Light to heavy snow storms were experienced over…

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20 Houses Struck in Violent Storm. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 June 1935 · page 2

Twenty houses were struck by lightning in a violent storm early this morning in Glasgow. Several roofs were torn off and premises were…

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Roofs Off Storm at Glasgow Houses Struck London, June 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 June 1935 · page 1

Twenty houses were struck by lightning in a violent early morning storm at Glasgow. Several roofs were torn off and premies…

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Three Dead Storms in England Houses Struck London, June 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 June 1935 · page 1

There were three deaths from lightning, including a golfer at Manchester, when severe thunderstorms broke over London and…

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Thunderstorm Stops Play. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 June 1935 · page 2

Owing to a heavy thunderstorm, the Australians did not appear on the Wimbledon courts to-day…

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Citrus Crops Ruined Aftermath of Floods. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 June 1935 · page 2

As a result of heavy floods in the Galston, Hawkesbury, and Hills districts, the citrus crops are reported to be practically ruined…

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In the Grip of a Cyclone Local Resident's Experience

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 4

Mr. J. H. Keys, of "Bengalla," will long remember his association, with the last cruise of the Otranto to Brisbane and Fiji. The outward journey…

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Police on Track of Escapees from Darwin Gaol Heavy Rain Difficult Pursuit Girl in Party Darwin

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 June 1935 · page 1

Two escaped prisoners from Darwin gaol, who are believed to be accompanied by a young white girl, fled…

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Floods in Japan Extensive Damage Homes Wrecked Tokio, June 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 1

Further excessive rainfall in the Chikugo province has resulted in the river rising 23 feet [?] the refugees who have thought safety…

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Drought Breaks Widespread Rainfall Qld. Floods Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 2

Reports from the drought stricken north-west and central western areas indicate that widespread and substantial falls of rain have…

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Gales in N.Z. Danger of Floods Wellington., (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 8

A fierce south-west gale sweeping Canterbury last night, caused the steamer Gabriella to break from her moorings at Akaroa wharf. She…

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FLOOD-LIGHTING For Boxing Contests Sydney Scheme Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 1

Five International boxing contests are to be staged at the Sydney Sports Ground under the flood-lighting system during the summer…

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Severe Damage Storm at Adelaide Tanker Adrift Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 July 1935 · page 10

Though lasting only about a minute, a terrific windstorm that struck Unley left wreckage on all sides. It was followed by a torrential downpour of…

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Flood Mitigation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 July 1935 · page 7

To select a delegate to attend he conference, a meeting of the South Maitland and District Flood Mitigation Committee will be held at the West…

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