Storm Drainage An Abermain Matter Shire Report Cessnock
The Engineer (Mr. J. S. Shine) reported to Kearsley Shire Council last night that he had inspected the footpath fronting the main road,…
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Floods & storms, 1938
351 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 5 of 18
Swept Away in Flooded River Drover, Waggon and Horses
William Cragg, aged 24, drover, was drowned, and a waggon and five horses were swept away in the flooded" Thomson River, 100 miles south of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sea Submerges English Village Flood Havoc
In the wake of an 80-mile an hour blizzard, floods and gales have caused considerable damage to property and the loss of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Flooded Rivers Damage in Queensland BRISBANE
More torrential rain has fallen in the north of the State, extending to the Central-West, where most districts are now assured of a good season until…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Damage by Gales in England
Gales continue to do damage to sea walls, houses, and piers on the English coast. A7O miles-an-hour wind is driving up the rivers, causing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Many Washaways In North Queensland Floods Block Trains Brisbane
Heavy falls of rain were again reported in North Queensland yesterday. Trains are still held up in several places…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sea Submerges English Village. Flood Havoc
In the wake of an 80-mile an hour blizzard, floods and gales have caused considerable damage to property and the loss of three lives on the east coast…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Swept Away in Flooded River. Drover, Waggon and Horses
William Cragg, aged 24, drover, was drowned, and a waggon and five horses were swept away in the flooded Thomson River, 100 miles south of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Floods in Queensland Further Torrential Rains
Further torrential rain has fallen in northern parts of Queensland and extended to the central west, where most districts are now assured of a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Floods in North Queensland Many Washaways
Heavy falls of rain were again reported in North Queensland yesterday. Trains are still held up in several places…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bells That "Drove Away Storms"
It may interest you to know that at one time the ringing of bells was thought to drive away storms. The idea was so widespread that a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Flood Survivors Tell of Heroic Rescue Work Fight for Life Tragic Story of Sacrifice Search for Victims Wellington (N.z.,)
The story of a desperate fight for life by victims of the railway camp floods during the week-end, and heroic attempts made to rescue their friends by survivors are being…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →S.A. Floods Adelaide
Owing to the flood conditions in Central Australia the train which left Mallee for Alice Springs on Friday was held up at Edwards Creek, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire on Hunter But Passengers were Ignorant Epic Voyage in Gale Sydney
Believed to have been caused by spontaneous combustion amongst bales of wool and bales of zinc oxide, a fire broke out in No. 1 hold of the steamer Hunter after the vessel…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Light Rain South-East Quarter Some Storms
During the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. to-day general light rain fell over the south coast quarter of the State, also in the north-east corner…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Severe Floods in South Australia Train Services Affected
Extensive damage has been caused by floods in the far north of South Australia, especially on the 500-mile stretch between…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Flood Disaster "Nobody to Blame" Wellington (N.z.)
The Minister for Works, Mr. Semple, has returned after an inspection of the camp flood disaster at Kopuawhara last weekend, firmly…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Heavy Floods Havoc in Tasmania Roads Torn Up Launceston
Following a night of heavy rain, creeks and rivers in the Tamar Valley overflowed, tearing up roads and culverts and wrecking…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Flood Episode Pig Swims Ten Miles
The old belief that a pig cannot swim, any length of time without cutting its throat with its front trotters was disproved by a remarkable…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Flood Havoc in Tasmania Bridges Swept Away and Roads Torn Up
After a night's heavy rain, creeks and rivers in the Tamar Valley (Tas.) overflowed on Wednesday morning, tearing up roads and…
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