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

Floods & storms, 1940

30 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 2

Thrilling Bengal Lancer Story Reveals Beauty of India. 'Storm Over Bengal' Exciting Entertainment

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 3

Republic Pictures take screen audiences on a thrilling trip right into the heart of northwest India in "Storm Over Bengal." the action-packed…

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South Lead Suspension Bridge Question Of Its Demolition Storm of Protests

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 4

THE decision of Forbes Municipal Council and Jemalong Shire Council to demolish the South Lead suspension bridge over the Lachlan River, a decision which was hurriedly carried into effect, has aroused a storm of protest from ratepayers both…

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QUANDIALLA Severe Electric Storm Sports Day Produces £218 QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 7

Mrs. H. Luscombe and daughter Helen arrived per car on Thursday to spend a holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Murray, of "Yallanbee."…

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Flooded Out Some Part Street Residents

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 1

Mr. Niel White told the West Wyalong Progress Association, that he had been informed that some Park Street residents have had their backyards…

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Legal Difficulty Park Street Flooding Council Receives Complaint

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 November 1940 · page 2

The difficulty confronting the Council in regard to the flooding of portion of Park Street. West Wyalong, near the properties of Mrs. Jamieson…

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Thunderstorms at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 November 1940 · page 1

Following sharply upon a duststorm at Forbes at lunch hour yesterday, a thunderstorm of short duration broke over the town, which was followed by…

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Cyclonic Storm at Youngareen Large Roof Bodily Removed Boadle Family's Remarkable Experience

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 December 1940 · page 1

A cyclonic storm at 5 p.m. on Friday last bodily removed the whole of the roof from the residence of M[?] W. Boadle, of "Carn…

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School Wrecked Cyclone at Burgooney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 4

At about 5 o'clock on Friday after noon last a terrific cyclone [?]it Burgooney. This was followed by heavy rain and…

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Terrific Storm Damage at Inverell 300 Sheep Drowned (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 1

About 350 sheep were drowned in a terrific storm at Inverell. Many were stunned by [?]all before they were carried awya in flood before…

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Heat Wave Relief by Dust Storm

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 December 1940 · page 1

Extremely hot weather prevailed for several days last week, the thermometer registering over 100. Relief came on Thursday evening, when…

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