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

Floods & storms, 1930

94 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 5

Dust Storm. Goobang Suffers. Goobang

Western Champion · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 11

Tuesday last, was a terrific day in this centre, when a strong equinotical gale blew for hours, accompanied by clouds of dust from the many…

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Overland Route to Perth Benefits from Floods Best Conditions for Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 1

Overland motorists arriving during the week-end from Perth state that conditions on the overland route between Perth and Adelaide are the best…

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Heavy Rain Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 4

During a torrential rainstorm which swept the city last night, Lily Williams, 38, had a narrow escape from drowning when she was…

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Storm in City Woman Nearly Drowned (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

During a heavy rain srom which passd over the City last night. Lily Willams aged 38, was washed into a storm water channel at ultimo and…

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A.L.P. Executive Storm To Oust Lang ? Sensational Charges

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 7

“Mr. Lang is a big —, and is the biggest cur In the movement. I have got It on him, and I am going to unseat him.”…

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Overland Route Benefits From Floods

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 9

Overland motorists arriving during the week-end from Perth state that conditions on the overland route between Perth and Adelaide are the best…

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New Picture Theatre Request to Shire Council Coping with Flood Water

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 2

At the meeting of the Bland Shire Council on Friday a letter was read from Mr. Con Bylot[?], of West Wyalong, pointing out that the work of…

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Thunderstorm at Tullamore. TULLAMORE

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 11

A thunderstorm passed through the western, port of the district on Wednesday afternoon, and falls of from 18 points to well over half an inch were…

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Local News More Storms

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 5

There was a very heavy fall of rain along the Cowra road on Tuesday, wheat paddocks, being considerably damaged in places, particularly Mr…

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Devastating Storm. 220 Killed. TOKIO

Western Champion · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 7

Two hundred and twenty persons were killed in a devastating storm which struck Sakhalien…

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220 KILLED Big Storm in Japan (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 1

A[?]able from Tokio states that 220 persons were killed in a devastating storm which struck Saenbalin. Only 25 vessels of a large fishing…

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FLOODS. In Queensland. Heavy Damage. Brisbane

Western Champion · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 6

Further news from Southern Queensland indicate that the torrential rainfall has been responsible for heavy damage, many bridges having been…

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Thunderstorm Hints

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 4

A student of electricity offers this advice To persons who are afraid of lightning:-- ''If in a building which is isolated in…

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SPORTING. Golf at Bogan Gale. Bogan Gate

Western Champion · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 13

A number of Bogan Gate golfers journeyed to Peak Hill on Sunday last at the invitation of the Peak Hill Club. A most enjoyable day was spent…

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Mayor Resigns After Motion of Dissent Those Attendances Storm in the Council. Mayor Geddes Resigns. "Champion" List Causes Stir

Western Champion · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 2

When the "Champion" last Thursday published a full list of the attendances of Aldermen at meetings during the present, year It provided a prelude to a very stormy meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday night culminating in the resignation of the…

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Trick Shots . Corry Knows How Gale's Good Round

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 4

W. Corry, the Sydney professional golfer gave an interesting lecturette and displayed screen pictures of Bradman, Kirkwood…

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Out of Skies Dramatic Landing Storm of Cheers Darwin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 1

Miss Amy Johnson touched Australian soil at six minutes to four this afternoon, and at that moment established the greatest aerial record for…

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When Johnny Fought Weird Storm Tells of Worst Experience Supernatural Darwin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 1

Johnny's own story, as She told it to-day, was a series of kaleidoscope impressions of a hectic trip. She relates how she almost lost…

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Serious Floods In Gippsland Area Heavy Cattle Losses

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 8

Torential raine in East and South Gippsland (Victoria) were responsible for a large area of lowlying country being flooded…

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Ships Leave After Storm-bound (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 June 1930 · page 1

Seventeen steamers, including many trawlers and coasters, left Sydney this morning for their various destinations, after being stormbound for…

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