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Illawarra · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1929

13 stories in Illawarra's papers

The Storm

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 9

During the height of the storm on Friday night, much damage was done to residences in this locality. The electric current was cut off, and…

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Milk and Thunderstorms. The Real Cause of Souring

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 1

A Dutch milk supplying company recently investigated the subject of the influence of thunderstorms on the development of acid in milk in a hope of…

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Milk and Thunderstorms. the Real Cause or Scouring

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 2

A Dutch milk supplying company recently investigated the subject of the influence of thunderstorms on the development of acid in milk in a…

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Public Meeting at Corrimal Enthusiasm Runs High Many Uncomplimentary Remarks Meeting Breaks Up After the Storm, a Calm

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 9

The meeting called by the Mayor (Ald. J. Murray in response to a requisition from residents, to discuss the Council Chambers site, held last Monday night was brimful o sensation…

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Thunderstorm Completely Wrecks Circus Tent in which Players are Making Scenes of "Matinee Idol."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 7

A thrill not written in the continuity of "The Matinee Idol." which will be shown at the king's Theatre, Thirroul, and Royal Theatre Bulli…

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Thunderstorm Completely Wrecks Wrecks Circus Tent in Which Players Are Maying Scenes O[?] "Matinee Idol."

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 28

A thrill not written in the continuity of "The Matinee Idol," which will b[?] shown at the King's Theatre, Thirrou and Royal Theatre, Bulli, to-morrow…

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Violent Storm

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 2

Much damage was done to gardens and crops by a violent hail storm which broke over Kiama at about half past four on Sunday morning In half…

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"The Baby Cyclone."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 2

Low Cody and Aileen Pringle are an ideal light comedy pair, and they appear to-night at the Kiama Cinema in one of their best pictures. "The Baby…

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The Gale

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 June 1929 · page 2

The chief item of damage done in Kiama by the gale which raged for several days was at the new hospital on Saturday night when a short wall,…

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Wind Storm. Damage at Fairy Meadow

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 14

The wintry westerly wind has played havoc on the Coast, and one of the unfortunate victims of its efforts was Mr. F. C, Guest, who awoke on…

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Port Calm and Serene during Gale

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 11

Critics decrying the safety of Port Kembla's artificial port, should have witnessed the safe and calm waters of the harbour. Whilst the outside…

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"The Cocoanuts." Gale of Laughter, Song and Dance in Screen's First Musical Comedy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 17

If all the wisecracks that have been put over in talkies since their debut were put together, they would still be outdone by the humour that prevails…

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Film Flashes A Guide to Your Movie Entertainment "This Cocoanuts." Gale of Laughter, Song and Dance in All-talking Musical Comedy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 14

It all the wisecracks that have been put over in talkies since their dehue wore put together, they would still b[?] outdone by the humour that prevails i[?]…

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