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Murray · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1929

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Heavy Rains and Floods. a Queensland Train Held Up. SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

A message from Rockhampton states that a trains which was marooned at Mills Creek, owing to the flood waters, has succeeded in reaching…

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Trains Held Up by Queensland Floods. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

A message from Rockhampton states that a train which was marooned at Mills' Crook, owing to flood waters, succeeded, in reaching high…

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Severe Storm Three Killed in Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 44

A severe wind storm caused three deaths in Sydney. The victims were :— Thomas Thompson, 63, night…

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Heavy Storm at Grafton. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 1

During a severe storm which passed over Grafton, yesterday, many buildings were unroofed, telephone poles blown down, and big limbs torn…

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Mediterranean Gale Heavy Loss of Life Paris, January 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 20

It is feared that 27 persons were drowned when the French freight steamer Walakoff sank during a storm off the Balearic Islands…

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Heavy Queensland Rains Many Rivers Flooded

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 25

Further torrential downpours were registered on the tropical coast of Queensland during the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Mossman…

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Floods in Queensland

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 34

Heavy rain fell at Innisfail, and 1490 points have been recorded. A washaway occurred at Liverpool Greek bridge, and considerable damage was…

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Heavy Rain in Queensland

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 2

As a result of the recent heavy rain in many parte of Queensland, all the stock routes in the Winton area are now open, and confidence…

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Severe Gale Off America. Steamers Crippled. MONTREAL

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

The steamer, America, rescued 32 of the crew of the distressed steamer, Florida, at great risk, owing to the raging gale and tremendous seas. All…

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Dust Storm

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 2

A heavy dust storm sprung up on Thursday evening last about. 6 p.m., which completely enveloped the town, So thick was the dust that it was,…

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Heavy Storm at Albury

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 3

At about seven o'clock On. Thursday evening a fierce storm swept over the Albury district, accompanied by a heavy wind Trees were uprooted…

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Atlantic Gales Vessels in Distress New York, January 26

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 20

Rescue ships and salvage tugs arc steaming to-night to the aid of four vessels which are reported to be disabled in high seas and gales which…

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Severe Thunderstorm in the City. Two Serious Accidents Occur. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 2

Considerable damage was done in Sydney and suburbs, last night, during a heavy thunderstorm. Many low lying parts were quickly…

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Violent Hail Storm "Hawkeburn, Mahonga; via. Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 12

DEAR Uncle Jeff,—It is a long time since I last wrote to the page, but better late than never. We and a violent hail storm here, which did…

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Unprecedented Rains on the Hunter River. Serious Danger of Floods. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 2

The weather bureau has received a report from Laurieton, Hunter River district, to the effect that no less than 1381 points, or nearly fourteen inches…

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North Coast Floods. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 3

Damage by flood wafers in the Gloucester, Kempsey. Taree and Wauchope districts is estimated at a quarter of a million pounds…

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Further Floods Likely. Manning River Rising Again

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

The Maiming River has risen again. Very heavy rains on the catchment areas of this and other coastal rivers are regarded by Mr. Mares as likely…

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The Floods Abating. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

The flood position has improved considerably during the last 24 hours, and most of the rivers are nearly normal. Rain is still falling on parts…

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Severe Storm in Melbourne. Several Lives Lost in Victoria. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

Reaching its intensity in the suburbs south of the Yarra, a severe thunder storm, accompanied by heavy rain swept over Melbourne and…

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The Weather Some Welcome Thunderstorms

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

As was hoped, the sultry weather of last week brought along a series of thunderstorms on Friday night and Saturday. From about 2 a.m. till 9…

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