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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1926

67 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 4

Heavy Rain Three Inches at Wagga SYDNEY

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 2

Further heavy rain was reported this morning over the Southern slopes and in the Riverina. The heaviest fall was 303 points at…

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1000 DEATHS Swept by Flood Disaster in Mexico

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 11

Mexico City.—Floods swept Leon, a city in the State of Guanajuato. The death roll is expected to reach 1000. Half the city was destroyed…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Bedgerabong Rain and Floods

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 3

Once again the floods are out, and we perforce, are leading a quiet life. Last Wednesday rain fell almost all day, culminating in a heavy storm in…

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Thunder Storm

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 July 1926 · page 3

During the early hours of Sunday morning a heavy clap of thunder occurred, followed by a sharp shower of rain. Nine points were registered at…

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Third Test Australia's Sensational Start Rapid Scoring Stopped by Heavy Rain

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 July 1926 · page 1

Sent in to bat on a soft wicket by, Carr, who won the Loss, Australia started poorly in the third Test. Bardsley being caught off the first…

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Deluge in West

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 2

Heavy rain still continues in the South-west of West Australia, and' reports from the whole countryside indicate phenomenal falls. Much…

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Violent Storm

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 2

Information is contained in our wires to-day that a tornado was experienced in Victoria and Western Australia, and the storm which…

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Violent Storms In Western Australia Railway Bridge Unsafe (By Wire) Perth

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 1

Violent storms in Western Australia yesterday resulted in the North Fremantle railway bridge being declared unsafe for traffic…

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Bedgerabong Floods and Roads

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 8

The weather was bitterly cold on Sunday. Sleety rain fell intermittently Throughout' the day, and in many cases, hall was experienced…

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Movie Notes Realistic Storm Scenes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 September 1926 · page 5

The reason the storm scenes in "Tin Sea""Beast," John Barrymore's latest production to be released throughout Australia by Master Pictures are…

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Gold Find Made After Gale Stone in Tree Roots

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 September 1926 · page 11

Considerable interest is being show in the new gold find at Nian gala about 40 miles from Tamworth. Land for a considerable distance has…

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Friday's Storm

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1926 · page 2

Although Grenfell had a good downfall of rain last Friday, it did not have the excitement which other parts of the State had. Apparently…

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Movie Notes Realistic Storm Scenes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 3

The reason the storm scenes in “The Sea Beast,” John Barrymore’s latest production to be released throughout Australia by Master Pictures, are…

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Heavy Rain Hail at Back Creek

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 1

Heavy rain fell on Wednesday afternoon, and a heavy hailstorm was reported in the region of Back Creek on Tuesday afternoon. The hall was…

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Sydney Weather. After the Gale. SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 12

The result of yesterday's wild southerly gale is that keen, crisp weather is being experienced in Sydney this morning…

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Koorawatha Show Heavy Storm Spoils the Day. Some of the Awards

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 1

Two hundred people braved the elements on Wednesday last and attended the Koorawatha Show Carnival. They had rather an eventful time, a…

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200 DEAD Floods in India Prisoners Set Free (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 1

Over 200 lives were lost by floods in Mandla land Central Provinces recently. Some extraordinary stories are told…

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Floods in India Heavy Loss of Life LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 2

A message from Calcutta states that over two hundred lives were lost through the floods in Mandla and the Central Provinces recently. Some…

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Seized by Bandits Australian Missioner Floods in China Residents Starving (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 1

A cable from Shanghai states that efforts to rescue the Rev. Freeman Davies, an Australian missioner, seized by bandits, so far has been…

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30 KILLED 300 Injured By Cyclone in Cuba (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 1

A cable from Vancouver states that 30 people were killed and over 300 injured in a hurricane which hit Havant, Cuba, to-day, at a velocity of 130 miles…

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