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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1935

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Cyclonic Storms

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 4

While cycienic storms have cause much damage in North Queensland the heat wave continues in the[?] west of that state. The temperature…

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Fierce Hail Storm Grafton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 6

Hail of unusual size, measuring to eight laches In circumference In different parts of the middle Lower Clarence districts. At…

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Fierce Storm Rain, Hail, Wind Northern Centred Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 6

Fierce storms continue to cause damage over parts of Queensland and northern Now South Wale Many torrential rainfalls are…

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Heavy Rain in Queensland Dalby Streets Flooded

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 7

The streets of Dalby were flooded yesterday afternoon as a result of the Myall Creek overflowing its banks. Eight inches of rain fell at the head…

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Storms in Queensland Considerable Damage Reported

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 4

Storms are reported from scattered centres througnout Queensland. A.cyclonic storm at Ducoen, in the Dalby district, partially, wrecked two…

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Floods and Snow Storms in British Columbia Death Roll of 22

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 4

VANCOUVER, Wednesday. The total death roll as a result of the floods and snow storms in British Columbia, is 22. Train services have…

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Streets Flooded Rain in Queensland Ten Inches Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 2

The streets of Dalby were flooded as a result of the Myall Creek overflowing its banks. Eight inches of rain fell at the head of the creek, which in…

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School Struck Storm at Newcastle NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 February 1935 · page 7

[?] Phone School was [?] by lighting to-day, and much [?] was done. The chimney was struck and blown…

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Sharp Storm Pleasant Day Follows Dry on Coast

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 February 1935 · page 8

It was fine in Maitland early this morning, but during the forenoon a storm worked up and heavy rain fell for a few minutes…

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Heavy Rain in Queensland Dalby Streets Flooded

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 4

The streets of Dalby were flooded on Saturday afternoon as a result of the Myall Creek overflowing its banks. Eight inches of rain fell at…

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Cyclone at Bellbird Considerable Damage. Roofs Blown Buildings

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 3

At about 245 this afternoon a local cyclone struck Bellbird and in the few moments that it lasted caused quiet an amount of…

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[?]Rce Storms Town Deluged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 9

[?]at Gayndah unroofed building the contents were damaged [?] three inches of rain Which [?]an da half hours…

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Fierce Storm Queensland Town Deluged

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 8

A severe storm struck Gayndah, in the Maryborough district, on Tuesday night. A number of buildings were unroofed, lightning shattered trees, and…

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Humid Day Storm Threat Passes Squalls Likely

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 5

More humid conditions prevailed to-day, although the temperature was not as high rb early In the week. This morning dawned dull but tho…

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Thames in Flood Police Take Precautions London

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 6

The Thames is higher than at any time since the floods of January, 1928. The water at the Victoria Embankment is four feet above normal high water…

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Tropical Storm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1935 · page 7

An extensive tropical disturbance Is new over eastern Australia, and unsettled weather prevails over the eastern half of New South Wales…

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Gar Skidded Accident During Storm SYDNEY, 'Saturday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1935 · page 7

During the height of the storm last night, a. car, after hilling an ornamental garden plot, overturned In Moore Park-road, Moore Park. The vehicle…

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House Wrecked Storm at Denman DENMAN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1935 · page 10

So severe was the wind that accompanied a storm in Denman district late yesterday afternoon that at Martindale, which is several miles away…

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Severe Storm. Struck by Lightning Sydney Damage Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1935 · page 2

A severe storm broke over Sydney into yesterday afternoon. Electric light and telephone services in come parts were…

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Plane Thrill Tossed by Storm Safe, Landing Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1935 · page 1

During the [?] of the storm which broke over the metropolitan area yesterday a Moth aeroplane, piloted by Squadron Leader T.W. White with a…

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