1870 and 1891 Floods Reviewed
There is some discussion and argument about the respective heights reached at this town in 1870, 1891 and the present year, 1931…
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Serious Flood Threatened Will 1917 Spectacle Be Repeated? Washaways on Jerilderie & Tocumwal Roads
The flood situation at Deniliquin has taken a serious turn in the art week. The [?] toward River has been rising since last Friday at the rate of almost 2 feet every 24 hours, so that on Thursday morning the gauge showed 28ft. 9in., with the river still rising,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The River Long Sustained Flood Likely Further Heavy Falls in the Catchment Area. and Tributaries Rising Fast. Spil-way
To-day the river at Hay has almost reached the 1925 level of 27ft., and as the water is still rising that level is certain to be exceeded…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Murrumbidgee. Flood Exceeds Expectations at Hay 27ft. 1Oin. This Forenoon
The depression as a topic of conversation has locally been temporarily relegated to the back ground, and all Hay to-day is talking "river," and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Floods in Many Parts. Wagga Surrounded. SENesation at Bucharest 12pt. SYDNEY, Friday Noon
News of the devastation from flooded areas in various parts of the State is still trickling through. Thousands of people are already homeless…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Flood Danger Returns Heavy Rains Continue Riverina Waterlogged
AS THERE seems to be every likelihood of a sharp rise in the Murray River as a result of the heavy rain which has fallen during the two or three days, the following photographic reproductions will give a good idea of what may be expected in Corowa if the waters rise to anything like the level of the 1917 flood…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rain and Floods Big Rise in Rivers The Edward Readies 24ft. 5in
Heavy rains which fell this week in the upper Murray country again caused a big rise in the Murray River. Over two inches of rain fell at Albury, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Flood Damage at Wagga
Local governing bodies in the Wagga district, taking stock of losses from the damage to roads by the recent floods, have found that the damage…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Floods in Riverina How the Creek Districts Are Faring
Is 1931 going to wipe out the record flood of 1870? There has been a generally accepted belief that 1870 was our great Hood year, although…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At Darlington Point. the Village Flooded
A great deal of damage has been done at Darlington Point, where the southern village is under water. All the business places at "The Point,"…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The River Flood Record Height May Be Reached or Exceeded Bigger Rise on Way. Water Travelling Fast. Precautions Most Advisable
The reports from stations up-river indicate that the rise coming down is travelling faster than at periods when the stream is normal, and that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire and Flood. a Jerilderie Experience. SYDNEY, Monday Night
With the flood waters rising in the business section of the town of Jerilderie, several buildings were menaced early this morning by fire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Flood Waters in Coreen Shire
The recent heavy rains of last week caused the already swollen creeks to rise [?]kly. At Daysdale the creek rose…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire and Flood at Jerilderie Jerilderie
With flood waters rising in the business section of the town of Jerlider[?]e several buildings were menaced this morning by fire. Before a bucket…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mathoura News Thursday Record June Flood
Rain started at 8.30 a.m. on Tuesday, and continued up to Wednesday when 85 points were registered. This will end all cropping for some time and…
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As predicted in last issue of the "Herald," the Billabong Creek has been steadily rising for the past week, and there is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Flood Expected to Reach Peak To-day Edward at Deniliquin Was 28 Ft. 5 In. Yesterday Evening Mr. H. C. Fry Expects River Will Maintain 29 Ft. Level for Few Days
Rising consistently at Deniliquin throughout this week the Edward River had, yesterday-evening, attained a height of 28ft. 5in., and was still rising steadily and spreading. All [?]owlying portions of North and South Deniliquin is inundated by the river, and its creeks overflowing their banks, and dozens of houses at North Deniliquin have been entered by the waters, in many cases after Herculean…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Murrumbidgee. a Record Height Almost Certain. Great Volume of Water at Hay. the Top of the Flood Not Yet Here
The flooded river continues to form the chief topic of conversation, and, to many people, whose homes are, in jeopardy, the matter is vital…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The River Flood Wednesday's Report. Great Volume of Water Travelling Fast
The influence of the second flood in the river is clearly discernible at Hay this (Wednesday) forenoon, the rise being perceptible. During the 24…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Flood Lower at Corowa Drover's Exciting Experience Horse Rescued with Ropes
During the week the river at Corowa continued to fall steadlly. The total fall, according to the gauge, since Monday, was…
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