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

Floods & storms, 1929

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Heavy Rain Forbes has 131 Points District Falls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 6

Heavy rain commenced to fall in Forbes early this morning, and at nine o'clock 131 points had been recorded…

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Chapter Xvii.—what the Storm Gave Him

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 5

Milly was dressed in the navy blue serge costume she had been wearing on the night of the attack upon her—the night that Alec Manton first saw…

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Tasmanian Floods. Launceston Threatened. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 9

Further particulars of the Tasmanian floods show that Launceston is now threatened. The station and goods shed at…

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Floods in Tas. Launceston Threatened 9 Reported Drowned (By Wire) Sydney Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 1

Further particulars of the Tasmanian floods show that Launceston is now threatened. The station and goodshed at…

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Tasmanian Floods Relief Fund £48,000 Parliament to Meet (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 1

The Tasmanian Parliament will be called together almost immediately lo discuss the position resulting from the recent disastrous floods…

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World's Oldest Journalist Mr. John Gale Will Be 100 on April 17

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 5

Mr. John Gale, of the "Age" Queanbeyan, N.S.W., who probably is the world's oldest journalist and who is certainly the oldest working…

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Grave and Gay Merry Party From Forbes--what Was the Answer?--burglar's Wife Scored--the North Hill Music. Al Critic--she Was Dull--mr. Gale's, Claret Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 3

The burglar's wife was in the witness box, and the prosecuting counsel was conducting a vigorous cross-examination…

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Launceston Disaster. Paramount Cameraman Films Floods

Western Champion · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 2

Exclusive pictures of the recent flood disaster in Launceston, which has rendered many hundreds of people homeless, and caused over…

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Floods in Perth Perth

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 2

Heavy rains have fallen at Perth, causing serious floods. A large store collapsed and slid half-way down an embankment…

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Trail of Death Storms in U.S.A.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 1

NEW YORK—A trail of death and destruction has been left by storms which ravaged seven southern States and the Mid-West yesterday and on…

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FINED £10 Sunday Concert for Flood Relief SYDNEY,Friday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 1

The manager of a [?] in Ho bart was fined £10 for holding, a concert on Sunday afternoon in aid of the Flood Relief Fund…

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Sydney Deluge. 639 Points of Rain

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 2

During the week-end, Sydney received 639 points of ram. Further showers are likely, according to Mr. Mares, State Meteorologist…

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Speeding Up Stipe's Request Granted Flood Story "To suit Officials"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 1

Forbes Jockey Club committee on Wednesday night decided to reduce the times between races so that fixtures during winter months…

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New Zealand Cyclone Palmerston

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1929 · page 1

A terrific cyclone visited Palmerston North, New Zealand, yesterday. destroying everything in its wake far a width of 400 yards, and a distance…

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Flood Damage To Line Near Yiddah Extension of Openings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1929 · page 4

Mr. A. B. Grellman, Secretary of the West Wyalong Farmers and Settlers Association, received during last week end the following communication from…

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£160,000 for Relief Aftermath of Tasmanian Floods (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 1

The Tasmaniann Minister for Lands has asked Parliament to appropriate £160,000 for the relief of primary pro ducers who suffered loss by the…

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Heavy Floods North Coast. Great Damage Results. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 6

There are heavy floods at the North Coast. The Richmond river is now 29ft. above normal level. Many families have been compelled…

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Batteries of Floodlights. Used For Paramount Talkie

Western Champion · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 10

Butteries of floodlights were used to light a huge circus tent erected for scenes in the latest Clara Bow all talking picture for Paramount, titled…

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Floods in North River Up 29 Feet One Life Believed Lost (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 1

Heavy floods are reported on the North Coast. The Richmond River is now 29ft above normal level and many families…

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20 KILLED Violent Storm in Europe LONDON

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1929 · page 1

At least 20 persons perished in a violent storm, accompanied by lighting and hail, that swept over South Germany and Austria, causing immense…

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