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

Floods & storms, 1941

35 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Villages Destroyed Violent Storm in Islands

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 4

Two villages have been destroyed by a Violent storm over Pemrhys island. of the Cross Group in the Southern Pacific. The inhabitants fled…

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Lashed by Storm Heavy Rain at Burcher Some Fencing Washed Away

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 1

Burcher exnerienced a very severe storm on Tuesday of this week, which resulted in the departure of the train. being…

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Heavy Rain Over Four Inches at Garema in 2hrs. Fences Washed Away

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 1

The country centre of Garema, 12 miles from Forbes on the Stockinbingal railway line, had a torrential fall of rain on Tuesday morning,…

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Mother and Son Drowned at Yoeval House Washed Away by Flood Waters

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 2

Mrs. Mary Jane Cooper (76), and her son George (35), were drowned and considerable damage done over wide area when the swollen Sandy…

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Rail Services Disorganised By Flood Rains

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 8

The severest washouts on Western lines to years occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, and in several instances ordinary time tables had…

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EUGOWRA The Mandagery in Flood Death of Mrs. Hennessy EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 7

Since the first oi January 407 pomes of rain have fallen here. Parts of the district have registered up to 10 Inches. Yesterday the whole of the low…

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CARAGABAL Record Rainfall Mails Delayed by Flooded Creeks CARAGABAL, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 7

Caragabal received its full share of the general rain which fell lost week, 525 points being registered at the Post Office…

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Severe Cyclone Inigo Jones' Prediction

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 2

Mr. Inigo Jones predicts that North Queensland will experience severe cyclone, preceded by heavy rain, towards the end of January. He…

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Flood Damage Interruption to Sewerage Pumping Service Inspector's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

Besides doing some damage to the roadway at Woods' and Bundaburra crossings, and causing an old miner's shaft in Black Street…

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Caragabal Flood Heaviest Since 1887 Hut Foundations Collapse

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 4

Caragabal, experienced its heaviest flood since 1887, during the recent rain. Minor damage was done to bridges,…

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German Storm Trooper's Song

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 4

This song has replaced the old "Deutschland Uber Alle's." It was the battle hymn of the Nazi youth organised by the Henlein party in…

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CARAGABAL Heavy Rain Causes Damage Roads Flooded CARAGABAL, Wed. Terrific Storm

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 7

Heavy rain and thunderstorms passed over Caragabal and Piney Range on Thursday last, a large area of the country being flooded…

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Railways in Flood Time How the Safety of the Track is Ensured

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 3

The breaking of a long drought almost inevitably has its repercussions. The State's latest experience, while greatly benefiting the man on the land…

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Cyclonic Storm Mr. Injgo Jones' Prediction (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 6

Sir.—I read in your issue of the 13th instant that Mr. Inigo Jones predicts a severe cyclone in North Queensland. I hope he will not be…

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Heavy Storms In Sydney and Suburbs (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 February 1941 · page 1

Heavy storms were experienced in Sydney and suburbs yesterday, also over the catchment area. More than an inch of rain fell in…

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Greek Day Appeal Heavy Rain Causes Abandonment Button Sales Return £77 Appeal May be Held Next

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 1

It was unfortunate for the organisers of the Greek Day Appeal in Forbes, which was arranged for Saturday last, that rain set in early…

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Torrential Rain Heavy Storm at Forbes Railway Washaway at Cookamidgera

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 1

Forbes had its most severe rainstorm in the history of most present day residents last Saturday, when 112 points fell in about 25…

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Namoi River in Flood Much Land Inundated (By Wiiie) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 March 1941 · page 1

The Namoi River has broken its banks for several miles in the Wee Waa district. Thousands of acres are now…

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Political Storm Divides Happy Family

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1941 · page 1

Looking at history in the person rather than the past tense, "The Mortal Storm." a thrilling document of current affairs, opens at the Tivoli…

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Cloud Burst Floods Ungarie Street Creek Running Strongly

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 March 1941 · page 1

Following a heavy storm in the Merringreen district late on Friday night, portion of Wollongough Street, Ungarie, was under water…

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