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Mid North Coast · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1941

58 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 3

Wedding. Gale—callaghan

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 2

A quiet wedding was celebrated at the Pro-Cathedral West Maitland on the 27th January, the bride being a former resident of Quirindi. Miss…

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Sunday's Storm

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 8

Mr. Tom Taylor, proprietor of the Taree-Bullahdelah taxi service, informs us that Sunday's storm at Wootton developed into a veritable…

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Violent Storm

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 1

In the violent thunderstorm on Sunday afternoon, 91 points of rain were registered at Dungog. The wind blew with such force, however, that the…

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Wedding Bells Gale—callaghan

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 1

A quiet wedding was celebrated at the Pro-Cathedral, West Maitland, on the 27th January, the bride being a former resident of Quirindi, Miss Bridget…

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Cyclonic Blow Forecast with Floods Further South

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 1

Inigo Jones fears North Queensland will got a cyclonic blow any day now, which may be followed by foods further south. He says:…

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Cyclonic Blow Forecast. with Floods Further South

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 4

Inigo Jones fears North Queensland will get a cyclonic blow any day now, which may be followed by floods further south. He says:-…

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Cyclonic Blow Forecast With Floods Further South

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 3

Inigo Jones fears North Queensland will get a cyclonic blow any clay now, which may be followed by floods further south. He says:—…

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Big Gale in Portugal. Fire and Storms in Spain. Floods in the Danube

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1941 · page 4

A gale regarded as the worst which Europe has experienced for 87 years struck Portugal with full force. Sixteen ships were sunk in the Tagus…

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Cyclone at Marble Bar. Perth

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 5

During a terrific cyclone at Marble Bar, it is estimated that 16 inches of rain fell in 28 hours. After recording more than eight inches the rain gauge…

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Flood Tide

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 8

The wind is a horseman who rides on the sea. The steed, like a stallion, goes fearless and free—…

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Heavy Storm Over Macleay

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 4

Just after 1 p.m. on Saturday heavy clouds appeared to the Southward of the town, and the rumbling of thunder heralded the approach of…

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New Zealand Floods

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 7

New Zealand news from Wellington Monday last reported devastating floods in the Palmerston and Hawkes Bay districts, where roads, railways,…

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"The Mortal Storm." a Thrilling Document of World Affairs

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 6

Looking at history in the present rather than the past tense, "The Mortal Storm," a thrilling document of current world affairs, opens to-night…

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"The Mortal Storm."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 4

Based on Phyllis Bottome's powerful novel, which was banned by eight nations, of two lovers and a family caught in the toils of a hate which…

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"The Mortal Storm"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 1

Based on Phyllis Bottomo's powerful novel, which was banned by eight, nations, of two lovers and a family caught in the toils of a hate which startled the…

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Obituary. Mrs. Blanche Elizabeth Gale

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 May 1941 · page 5

The death occurred at her daughter's residence, Victoria St., Smithfield, of Blanche Elizabeth Gale, wife of Arthur Hamlyn Gale, of Daniel St.,…

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Obituary. Mrs. Blanche Elizabeth Gale

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 1

The death occurred at her daughter's residence Victoria St., Smithfield, of Blanche Elizabeth Gale, wife of Arthur Hamlyn Gale, of Daniel St.,…

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Mrs. Blanche Elizabeth Gale

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 2

The death occurred at her daughter's residence, Victoria street, Smithfield, of Blanche Elizabeth Gale, wife of Arthur Hamlyn Gale, of Daniel street,…

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Sailing Through Storms

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 2

"What's the use of worrying? It never was worth while, so pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag, and smile, smile, smile"—and think about…

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Germany Shrieks Rage at Roosevelt. Rome Joins Storm of Abuse. New Warning to Sink-at-sight. Germany Poses As Dove of Peace. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 5

Berlin's immediate reaction to President Roosevelt's challenge was to repeat Hitler's recent threat to sink American ships at sight…

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