Isolated Storms
Isolated storms occurred in the district during the holidays. At Mr. Hamilton Hassall's "North Jeffe" property three miles south-west of…
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Floods & storms, 1938
62 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 4
Wyangala Dam Influence on Floodings Possible Water Shortage for Stock
One of the advantages which it was claimed for Wyangala Dam at the time it was being constructed was that it would have the effect…
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Two lads had a lucky escape when a horse which they were driving was struck dead during the height of a storm at…
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During the recent stormy weather 216 points were registered in two storms which passed over Mr. W. T Wilson's property. "Plneleigh,"…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Missing Train in Flood Areas Straded in Mud? No Official Anxiety (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday!
The Sydney Murwillumbah passenger train whichw left Casino at 3.6 p.m. yesterday afterhoon, and should have…
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Mr. Charles Eyles, aged 50 years, a cook, of Urbenville, was washed away by flood watters at Eden Creek…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Floods Feared on North Coast Tweed River Over Banks Other Rivers Rising (By Wire) Sydney
Torrential rains are falling on the North Coast. Last night the Tweed River broke its banks at…
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One of the worst duststorms in recent years struck the town on Saturday afternoon and evening, and housewives had a busy time next morning…
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To reach the Upper Richmond centre it is necessary to cross seven streams in 12 miles, which are often flooded, and being unbridged,…
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The worst dust storm in the history of Parkes hit the town about 6.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and all electric lights in the streets had…
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While the whole town and district, and particularly the farming and grazing community, has relaxed into a mood of sweet contentment, Mr. A…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rain Spoils W. Wyalong Sports Deluge Follows Severe Thunder Storm Great Gathering of Athletes Visitors Win the Principal Events
West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club seems to be unlucky on the selection of the day for its annual sports carnival, as rain, once again, marred the success of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dust and Rain Severe Storms in West Rain Over Parkes Catchment Area
One of the most severe duststorms since the memorable "Black Thursday" of many years ago, when a portion of the Bogan Gate…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Terrific Storm in Sydney. Bankstown Railway Line Carried Away
One of the most terrific storms [?] many years swept the metropolit[?] area this morning, doing untold da[?] age in many parts…
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One of the most violent and amazing storms in history of the Wagga district occurred shortly after 4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Terrific Storm in Metropolis Worst for Many Years Railways Washed Away, Buildings Flooded Thrilling Rescues of Marooned People Heavy Damage in City and Suburbs (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Afternoon
One of the most terrific rain storms for many years swept the metropolitan area this morning, doing untold damage in many parts…
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The death occurred at Forbes District Hospital last night of Mr. Claude William Gale, after a long period of suffering. Deceased, who was a son…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bad Storm Lightning Wrecks Trees and Phones Road Blocked QUANDIALLA, Wed
On Wednesday morning last week steady rain commenced to fall, but by nine o'clock it had cleared with 30 points being registered. Conditions…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Dust Storm Wind Causes Damage at Pinnacle 140 Points of Rain PINNACLE
Last week Pinnacle and surrounding centres experienced a very severe dust storm, similar to a dust storm which was experienced in 1915…
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Nine trawlermen lost their lives recently—six when their ship was wrecked in a gale in the North Sea, and three in a channel collision…
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