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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1937

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Grip Loosens Cyclone in Sydney Sun Appears Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 5

The State Meteorologist, Mr. Mares, announced to-day that the grip of the cyclone on Sydney had loosened. There would be further…

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The Weather. State Still in Grip of Cyclone. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 2

Mr. Mares said that although still in the grip of the Cyclone, the position so far as Sydney was concerned had eased. He added that…

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Week-end Rainfall. 32 Points at Muswellbrook. Flood Rains in Parts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 3

Over the week-end heavy falls of rain were recorded in parts of the State, from four to six inches being recorded. The North Coast…

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Torrential Rain Over Week-End. Flood Conditions Expected in Rivers South of Hunter. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 1

Mr. Mares, State Meteorologist, said to-day he expected flood conditions in the rivers south of the Hunter, following torrential rain over the…

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Gale Continues Heavy Rain on Coast Frosts Inland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 7

Conditions were disturbed along the coast and tablelands during the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. to-day under the influence of an intense…

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Heavy Rain on Coast

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 1

N.S.W. Forecast: Still somewhat unsettled generally, chiefly on the coast and highlands, with further showery conditions extending to the…

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Flood Rains

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 3

Very heavy rain fell over Bullahdelah and the surrounding district last Sunday and Monday and for a time it was feared that serious flooding would…

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Ryder Cup Played in Heavy Rain LONDON, June 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 11

The Ryder Cup golf singles matches were played in vile weather, incessant rain falling throughout. Guldahi (U.S.A.) def. Padgham (Britain) 8 and…

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New Zealand Flood Havoc Coal Mines Damaged Wellington (N.z.), Fri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 7

Serious damage has been caused by big floods in the North Auckland district, the greatest loss being at…

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Heavy Floods New Zealand Danger Roads Blocked Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 4

In nine days 16 1/2 inches of rain has fallen in the North Auckland district. Rivers are flooded and road and rail traffic has been disorganised…

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Rescued From Flooded Farms

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 6

More torrential rains in the North Auckland (N.Z.) district have led to the flooding of many farms, and losses of stock are feared…

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No Trace Yet Found of Missing Fliers Signals Heard Hope Revived by Latest News Fierce Storm at Sea New York, July 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 1

Mrs. Putnam and her navigator, Captain Noonan, were still missing at 5 p.m. (8 a.mt Monday, Sydney time) but a strong carrier signal and wireless dashes picked up this…

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Heavy Rain

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 4

After the continued wet weather a few fine days were experienced, but on Monday afternoon a severe storm broke over Markwell and very heavy…

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Cyclone Hits Cooktown Heavy Losses Reported Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 July 1937 · page 1

A fierce cyclone is raging in North Queensland, and Cooktown has received the full force of the blast…

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Town Hall Floodlighting Proposal Council Debate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 6

At last night's meeting of West Maitland Council, an effort was made to have the lower and clocks of the Town Hall floodlit at night…

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Lightning and Violent Storms Leave Trail of Chaos in England London, July 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 1

Some violent thunderstorms occurred in England to-day. Weymouth had a cloudburst which in a few minutes flooded many shops, houses, and schools, many children having to be rescued by boat…

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Worst in Living Memory. Thunderstorms in England. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 2

The worst thunderstorms within living memory occurred in many parts of Britain to-day, and at Weymouth children had to be…

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Severe Thunderstorm in Britain Children Taken Home in Boats

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 1

The worst thunderstorm within living memory occurred in many parts of Britain yesterday. At Weymouth children had to be…

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Storm Wrecks Airport Ottawa, July 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 11

A cyclone baltsterm in the drought area of auskatchewan wrecked the Saakatoon airport and a score of farm buildings…

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Light Rain Southern Disturbance Some Storms

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 July 1937 · page 4

During the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. to-day, due to the operation of deep southern disturbance, extensive rain occurred over the…

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