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

Floods & storms, 1929

84 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 5

Nell Gale—pianist

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 6

A pianist whose work shows great powers of interpretation is Miss Nell Gale, who will broadcast from 2FC on October 24th. She holds a…

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During the Storm

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 8

While the sulk lasts, the temperamental clouds thicken, and during meal times become nimbus in character and a storm is likely to…

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Floods and Droughts Are All Forgot!

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 1

The rain has fallen on the earth The crops are coming on apace; A load Is off the farmer’s back; A smile is on the squatter’s face…

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Storm Water. Getting Rid of It. Streets or Yards?

Western Champion · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 1

Whether stormwater should be allowed to run into the streets from private properties, or whether the owners should be…

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THE Western Champion —AND THE—Thursday, October 24, 1929. Parkes District Representative. THUNDERSTORMS

Western Champion · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 10

Scattered thunderstorms have developed during this afternoon and tight rain fell in town. Just before we went to press…

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Ambulance Storm President and Committee Opposed

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 7

Tuesday’s meeting of the Cowra Ambulance Committee was proceeding in its usual manner, an atmosphere of unruffled calm…

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Miscellaneous the World's Weather. Droughts and Storm Everywhere

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 November 1929 · page 1

"The world's weather has been specialising in droughts," says Dr. E. E. Free in the New York "Times." "Over the eastern two-thirds of the…

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Severe Storm

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 1

Between 4.30 and 5 a.m. cn Sunday, one of the severest lightning and thunder storms experienced for many years occurred. This was followed by heavy…

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Record Hail Storm Damage at Marulan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 12

A terrific fal. of hail, the like of which cannot be recalled was experienced at Marulan on Tuesday afternoon. Considerable damage was…

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Thousands Damage Rain Storm in Sydney (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

Yesterday's heavy rain storm was responsible for thousands of pounds worth of damage in the city and suburbs…

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Floods Likely On South Coast (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

More rain is expected in the coastal districts and on the highlands to-day. The State Meteorologist has issued a warning against floods that are likely…

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Another Deluge

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 2

Another terrific storm passed over Grenfell yesterday, the heavy rain being accompanied at times, by wind of almost cyclonic force…

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Heavy Rain District Pastures Needed It General Fall

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 1

Heavy storms were experienced in Forbes on Sunday, when 61 points of rain were recorded, and it is estimated that a further 30 points fell in the town during a downpour which occurred early yesterday afternoon…

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Cyclonic Storms. Great Damage in Q. SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 1

Great damage is reported from Southern Queensland as the result of cyclonic storms. A number of buildings were unroofed…

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Wyangala Echoes of Week-end Storm

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 3

Wyangala had a rather “washed out” appearance after the rains during the week-end, when over two inches were estimated to have fallen…

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The Deluge

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 November 1929 · page 4

When very heavy rain fell in certain parts of Sweden the other day the traffic manager of the State railways sent the following telegram to different…

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Severe Cyclone a Gilgandra Whirlwind

Western Champion · Thursday 28 November 1929 · page 11

One of the severest cyclones that ever visited the Gilgandra district was experienced on Sunday afternoon about 3 o'clock, off the Biddon road…

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Miscellaneous Storms and Rain. Inigo Jones' View

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 November 1929 · page 6

Hot weather, with further storminess, may now be expected, owing to the cyclical indications and the disturbed state 'of the southern sunspot…

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Violent Storms Loss of Life in England (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1929 · page 1

A London cabie states that another violent storm with winds of burricane force accompanied by torrential rainstorms struck the Continent and…

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Rothbury Riot Storm Centre Quiet Miners Ominous Threat Vic. Men Sympathetic

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 5

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Weaver) stated last night that work will be commenced at Roth- bury this morning instead of…

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