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

Floods & storms, 1933

65 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 4

Severe Weather Heavy Storm. TULLAMORE

Western Champion · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 19

Severe summer weather conditions prevailed during the first half of the week, the temperature reaching over the 100 mark, but on Thursday a…

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The Talkies. Joe E. Brown Brings Gales of Laughter

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 2

Always provocative of laughter and good humor, Joe E. Brown outdoes himself In "Fireman Save my Child," his newest First National feature…

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Storm on Coast. Boats Badly Damaged(BY WIRE)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1933 · page 1

A cyclonic storm was responsible SYDNEY, Thursday. for considerable damage at fluka, on the North Coast…

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Storm at Narrabri Railway Sheds Wrecked Thousands Damage (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1933 · page 1

A violent cyclonic thunder storm struck Narrabri yesterday causing damage estimated at several thousands of pounds…

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MONWONGA Harvest Completed Heavy Rain Needed MONWONGA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 8

Weather conditions of late, are very pleasant, nights being almost cold. Tuesday of last week was the hottest day experienced here for tho summer…

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Heavy Storm

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 2

A very severe storm, in which rain, wind, lightning and thunder all joined in at once, struck Grenfell on Friday evening, and continued in…

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Severe Storms Lightning, Thunder, and Rain Benefit Outweighs Damage

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 1

The most severe storms experienced for some years have been experienced locally and in various parts of the State during the past…

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Fireball at Young Inmates Narrow Escape Storm Damage in Country (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 1

A heavy storm at Young did considerable damage: One house was destroyed by a fireball, and the inmates had a…

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Gale at Quandialla QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 6

Following a severe windstorm over the week-end, some heavy showers with intermittent lightning resulted. There were three falls of 140, 53, and…

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Curious Incidents Storm Starts and Finishes Bush Fire

Western Champion · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 13

Many curious statements have been made in regard to happenings during the terrific storm over the week-end. At "Glen Yarra" property on Friday afternoon, before the rain fell a vivid streak of lightning fired the dry grass, it commenced to…

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Plenty of Water Benefits of Storm MONWONGA, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 6

The rain that fell during the storms of the last week-end has provided residents of this district with ample water supplies. Lucerne crops will…

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Many Lives Lost Camper Overwhelmed by Flood Storm Damage Through out the State Telegmphic Communications Cut off

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 1

Many persons lost their lives as the result of the widespread storms which swept over the whole State during the week end…

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Parkes District News Heavy Storms. Traffic Cut off. Road Damage. Eugowra

Western Champion · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 10

Last week-end was one of the stormiest ever experienced in Eugowra; sixty-four points of rain had fallen on Friday night, and during…

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Horse Killed Struck by Lightning Storm at Bedgerabong BEDGERABONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 6

During the height of the storm on Saturday afternoon a horse owned by Mr. F. W. Noakes was struck and killed by lightning…

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Car Hoods Widespread Storm Damage In Eugowra District Orchardists Hard Hit EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 6

Last week-end was one of the stormiest ever experienced in Eugowra. On Friday night 64 points of rain had fallen…

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Our District Page. Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Hail Pierces Hay Stack Split But Not Fired Storm Phenomenon YARRABANDAI

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 6

Violent thunder storms resulted in much needed rain falling on Friday and Saturday last, followed by a further full on Monday. In all 150…

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Terrific Storm

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 2

Though of only short duration the storm on Thursday was one of the most violent experienced in Grenfell. It was vicious…

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Storm Damage Girl’s Narrow, Escape. Canowindra

Cowra Free Press · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 1

A severe storm, which did considerable damage to property, passed over Canowindra early on Tuesday afternoon. It came with…

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And the Cows Came Back. After the Flood

Western Champion · Friday 3 February 1933 · page 1

Human beings, it seems, are not the only ones who seek after publicity in these modern days. A story has been revealed of how 10 cows lamented…

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Heavy Floods In New Zealand (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 February 1933 · page 1

Heavy floods have occurred in various parts of New zealand, and many settlers have been compelled to abandon their homes…

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