Itownship Wrecked by Cyclone
The small township of Borroloola, near the Gulf of Carpentaria, has been destroyed by a cyclone, according to…
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Floods & storms, 1948
306 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 4 of 16
Electric Storm
SINGLETON, Thurs.—An electric storm lasted just over two hours last night, but little rain fell. There was no record at the…
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Wednesday night's storm was particularly heavy at Limeburner's Creek. It was as if a cloud had burst. Cars halted because there was no…
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BROKE, Saturday.—While on his way to a meeting at the Broke hall, Mr. J. McNamars was injured when his pony,…
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Raymond Terrace received 301 points end West Maitland 288 points in the heavy rainstorm, which broke with suddenness at 4.30 p.m. yesterday and continued unabated for three-quarters of on hour, tight rain fell untill…
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Three hundred and fifty points of rain fell In 45 minutes at Maitland yesterday. The storm broke over a wide…
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The heaviest rain-storm for many years swept the Maitland district late on Sunday afternoon, 288 points being recorded…
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Raymond Terrace registered 301 points and West Maitland 288 in a heavy storm that broke with great suddenness at 4.30 p.m. Sunday. In…
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Mr. Jack McNamara, of Broke, had a nightmare ride on Wednesday evening, whilst on his way to a meeting at Broke per…
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What was probably the heaviest rain for many years occurred as the result of a storm on Sunday afternoon over the lower river. At Raymond Terrace 278 points were…
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NSW Forecast: Isolated thunderatorms over the forth-ceatern section and isolated rain over the southern and north-western…
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CHICAGO, March 22.—Including 17 Spymasters and two Superfortresses, 50 planes were destroyed and 50 others damaged by the tornado which lashed Tinker airfield— America’s largest repair and maintenance establishment—…
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“I am of the opinion that the department is sidestepping the council’s reasonable request fur assistance In this matter, said the Mayor…
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SYDNEY, Thursday.—A Heavy cyclonic rainstorm drenched Sydney early this morning, but no serious damage was caused, For…
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Heavy rain fell at Stanhope in the past 48 hours, the registration being 175 points, Dalwood has 130, St. Petrox 118, Eldersile…
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NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.—Easter revenue this year from sale of tickets at Newcastle railway station was ,£1573 more than for Easter,…
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Heavy rain fell at Dalwood and surrounding districts In a storm late yesterday afternoon, when-63 points were registered at St. Petrox. 6…
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Border Guards and Italian troops stopped 4000 Italians, who attempted to storm across the Yugoslav border yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Novel Knitwear Designs Take Paris by Storm
Novel knitwear designs in wool which have taken Paris by storm are being featured by leading houses and range from cosy sports sweaters, to gossamer lingerie. From Marcel Rochas comes a rouge of wasp-waisted…
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Damage estimated at hundreds of thousands of pounds was caused by a storm, the worst In living memory, which…
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