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

Floods & storms, 1942

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

Heat Wave 110 Degrees at Forbes Another Dust-storm Climax

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 1

In common with many other centre sthroughout the State--Bathurst, Wellington, Cowra, Dubbo, Collar, Bourke, Coonamble,…

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Dust Storms in Melbourne and Adelaide Worst on Record (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: The severest dust storms in living memory blacked out Melbourne and Adelaide yesterday…

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QUANDIALLA Sunday's Cyclonic Storm Personal Items QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 3

Latest reports of the condition of Mr. C. W. Troth, "Springfield," who has been in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for some time, raise fears for his…

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Blinding Sand Storms Restrict Operations In Western Desert (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday, (A.A.P.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 1

A message from Cairo states:— A blinding sand storm raged throughout yesterday, and restricted land and air operations…

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Naval Base on North Coast of Singapore Evacuated. Floating Dock Flooded. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 3

According to a British United Press correspondent the great naval base, om the North Coast of Singapore Island, has been partially evacuated, and the floating dock flooded…

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Municipal Council Water Rates Fixed for 1942 Water Restrictions Modified Hoses Held in Hand May Be Used Claims for Alleged Damage By Storm Waters

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

Present at the above meeting on Tuesday night were Aid. Living-stone (Mayor), Sinclair, Selwyn, Mendham, Williamson, ' Hasler,…

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Plane Crash Coroner's Finding Crashed in Severe Storm

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 2

In finding that the five airmen who were killed at Ungarie in a plane crash on Februaiy [?]d instantaneously [?]com the [?]ts…

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Soil Erosion by Floods Aids to Prevention

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 4

The control on the farm of erosion caused by big floods, espcially when the banks are broken, is almost beyond human capacity, but some…

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Plane Crash Coroner's Finding Crashed In Severe Storm

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 2

In finding that the five airmen who were killed at Ungarie in a plane crash on February 11 died instantaneously from the effects…

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Noah and the Great Flood. Evacuation Reveals Interesting Items

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 March 1942 · page 1

The evacuations in the ancient city of Ur revealed many interesting things-not least, proofs that the great Deluge of the times of Noah…

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Six Months Water Sydney's Heavy Rain. (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 March 1942 · page 1

Torrential rains, the heaviest ever recorded, which fell last week, gave Sydney at least six months' water supply, with the…

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Severe Dust Storm

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 March 1942 · page 1

On last Thursday afternoon, what threatened to be the worst dust storm for many years rolled towards West Wyalong from the west…

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The War in the North Allied Blows Floods Hamper Japs

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, in a report issued on Tuesday night, said that Allied aircraft raided Lae on Monday, the obective…

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Flood of Protests on Labor Problem

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1942 · page 3

The following appeared in the "Sun":— Complaints regarding calling up of man power are pouring in to…

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A.I.F. Color Patches "Storm in Tea-cup" (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 1

The controversy over AIF men and color patches, referred to in State and Federal Parliaments, was described by military authorities, as "a…

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The Desert Battle Once More Under Way After Stoppage By Sand Storms CAIRO

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 1

THE big tank battle in the Libyan desert is once more fully under way, after being stopped by sand storms. When the sand storms eased on Saturday afternoon, the battle was once more resumed. Fierce fighting continues, and…

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State of River No Fear of Flood Here Eugowra Inundated

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1942 · page 3

Eugowra was flooded over the weekend through the Mandagery Creek overflowing its bonks. Several business premises were under…

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The Flood Residences Under Water

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 4

There was great excitement in Eugowra last Saturday morning when, the residents woke to find the Mandagery running a banker and still rising…

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QUANDIALLA Heavy Rain in May and June Personal Pars QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 3

Mrs. J. Rhall, who has been staying with Mr. and Mrs. N. Conn, "Rothesay," departed on Thursday for West Wyalong…

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Floods in North Worst Since 1910 Four Days' Incessant Rain (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 July 1942 · page 1

Incessant rain during the past four days in the Tamworth and Peel River Valley has caused the worst flood conditions since 1910…

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