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Murray · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1931

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Late John Lonsdale Crossed Murray River During Record Flood in 1889 Had Resided in Mulwala for Over Forty Years

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 1

The late Mr. John Lonsdale, whose death occurred recently, was for over 40 years resident in Mulwala, and during that time was closely associated…

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After the Deluge

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 10

THE British electors, not satisfied with having destroyed Socialism in National affairs, relentlessly attacked the municipal machine, with…

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Storms in Sydney Man Killed by Lightning

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 11

Great damage was done by a thunderstorm which swept Sydney on Sunday afternoon. The clouds just before the storm broke were so low that they…

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A Sharp Thunderstorm

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 14 November 1931 · page 2

A sharp thunderstorm passed over Balranald about 3 p.m. this afternoon and in the space of about 30 minutes 60 points of rain were registered…

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Floods Expected Warning by Weather Bureau

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 3

The postmaster at Corowa (Mr. Lee) received the following special message at noon on Monday:--The Weather Bureau advises…

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Cyclonic Storm. Great Damage at Werris Creek. SYDNEY, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 2

A cyclonic storm did considerable damage at Werris Creek, late yesterday afternoon. Many buildings were unroofed and chimneys…

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Blighty News Thunderstorm

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 2

A heavy thunderstorm passed over the district on Sunday, and 112 points of rain were registered at the Blighty exchange. This will still do good to…

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Heavy Rain in Queensland

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 37

Rain of a general nature fell cast ward of the line joining Normanton and Thargomindah during the week-end. Torrential downpours were…

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Floods in Queensland. Planes Carrying Provisions. BRISBANE

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 December 1931 · page 2

Extensive floods continue in the central, south-western, and coastal districts of Queensland. Great damage has already been reported. Railway…

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Mediterranean Storm. Italian Ship Founders. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 1

In one of the worst storms in the Mediterranean, experienced for years, the Italian naval salvage ship, Teseo, foundered near Sardinia. Thirty-six…

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