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Murray · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1921

97 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 5

The River. Flood Waters Here

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 16 September 1921 · page 2

Reports received from Albury show that we may expect a very high river, and settlers on the low lying country are advised to take…

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Murray River in Flood. River Flats Submerged

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 September 1921 · page 3

The river, rose very rapidly on Tuesday afternoon and evening last, and on Wednedsay the golf links and -- football ground were both well under water…

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In Flooded Country. a Thrilling Experience

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 September 1921 · page 2

Mr. George Esler, of Albury, bad a thrilling experience in the flooded area between Benalla and Yarrawonga on Saturday afternoon week. Mr. Esler…

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River in Flood

The Independent · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 2

During the week fears have been entertained that the district was to experience a serious flood, for the river has been rising rapidly for about six days, and last evening…

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Fears of Floods

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 22

The flooded state of the Murray at Albury during the past two weeks has caused a considerable amount of worry to the many people whose interests are…

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Dredging Causes Floods

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 September 1921 · page 33

At a meeting of the directors of Milawa Co-operative Dairy Company consideration was given to the great damage that is being threatened to properties and roads…

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A Flood at Lockhart. Coonoor, Lockhart

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 September 1921 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I was very pleased to see my last letter in print. I have not seen a letter from Maggie Doyle in the "Banner" for a long while. Thanks very much…

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Storm at Jerilderie

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 2

One of the most terrific storms ever experienced at Jerilderie passed over recently. The storm accompanied by thunder and lightning…

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Storms on the Film

The Independent · Friday 28 October 1921 · page 4

May be when you have seen on the screen the desk of a ship during a storm at sea you have wondered just how it is done…

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Liquor Flood. Quenching America’s Thirst. (Published by arrangements.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 3

The Westminster “Gazette,” referring to “an astonishing story” by the special correspondent of the New York “Herald” regarding one…

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Storms Along the Murray

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 22

There were severe wind and thunder storms along the Murray on Monday and Tuesday nights. The total railfall was under half an inch, but the wind being so…

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Liquor Flood in U.S.A. (Published by Arrangement.) "Dry" Law Flouted

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 11

The New York "Tribune" says:—"A canvass of the liquor situation made by correspondents of "The Tribune" in important cities in all parts of the United…

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Liquor Floods in U.S.A. (Published by arrangement). “Dry” Law Flouted

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 4

The New York “Tribune” says : “A canvas of the liquor situation, made by correspondents of ‘The Tribune’ in important cities in all…

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Liquor Flood in U. S. A. (Published by arrangement.) "Dry" Law Flouted

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 2

The New York "Tribune" says: "A canvass of the liquor situation made by correspondents of 'The Tribune" in important citeies in all…

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Wedding. Flood-chute

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 2

A wedding was celebrated at St Virgilius' Church, Hay, on October 31st, when Miss Annie Rose Chute, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J…

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Heavy General Rain

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 December 1921 · page 25

Heavy rain fell at many country centres on Monday. At Bathurst there was one of the heaviest downpours for years 427 points being registered. The rivers…

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Storm in Melbourne

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 December 1921 · page 2

A storm, the most severe for many years, was experienced in Melbourne on Thursday afternoon. In less than half an hour 150 points of rain fell,…

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