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Murray · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1938

366 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 19

Floods in N.Z. 13 Inches in a Day Auckland

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 1

Further details of the floods in the North Island of New Zealand show that in addition to the drowning of two men thousands of acres of farm lands…

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Wheat Outlook Better “A Lull Before the Storm” Italy May Become a Heavy Importer SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 4

International wheat looked like gathering strength last week when several Australian cargoes and parcels changed hands on an unexpectedly…

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Two Drowned in New Zealand Floods Country is Deluged 13 Inches of Rain in 24 Hours SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

Further details of the floods in North Island of New Zealand show, in addition to the drowning of two men, thousands of acres of form lands…

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Severe. Thunderstorm at Boomanoomana Huge Hail Stones Fall

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 3

One of the most severe thunderstorms ever experienced in the Boomanoomana district occurred, following on a storm on Easter. Sature…

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Towns Battered by Storms Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 1

Six houses were d[?]ged during a heavy rain and hailstorm at Beau[?] yesterday. Many stores were damaged by water. The damage is…

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Gale Wrecks House at Rutherglen : Occupant’s Lucky Escape

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 5

Mr. Harry Feehan, of Rutherglen, had a remarkable escape from death when the recent gales demolished this house while he was inside it. Pinned under the debris for over an hour, Mr. Feehan merely…

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Heavy Flood Losses in New Zealand Many Stock Perish People Leave Homes in Boats AUCKLAND

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 4

The devastating effects of floods in the Gisborne-Hastings area are shown by the fact that scores of bridges have been swept, away. Railways…

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CRASHED 300ft. in Storm Young Pilot Killed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 10

When attempting a forced landing in a fierce dust-storm near Whittlesea (Vic.) on Monday, Flying-Officer Andrew Fisher Chalman, aged 23 years…

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Aeronautical Storm War Planes for Britain London, April 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 37

An aeronautical storm raging in Parliament next week over the muddles and delays which it is claimed are wrecking Britain's air rearmament…

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Cold Weather Follows Rain Pastures Improving But Stock Losses Frared Another Dust Storm

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 2

Another dust storm, further beneficial rain, and bitterly cold weather have followed the change at Easter. At Albury 110 points of rain were…

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Napier Isolated Floods in New Zealand

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 44

Further details of the floodings in the North Island of New Zealand show that, in addition to the drowning of two men, thousands of acres of farm…

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The New Zealand Floods Damage Over £200,000. AUCKLAND

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 3

The New Zealand Minister for Public Works estimates that the damage to public works by the recent, floods, exclusive of railway and country…

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What Causes a "Flood of Imports"

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 3

We all need to mind our step these days of high-powered propaganda Amidst the babble from political parties whose "success" depends largely…

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Floods Still Persist in N.Z. AUCKLAND

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 8

Flood waters still cover huge areas of land in the Hawkes Bay district. Roads and railway lines are still blocked, and some settlements will be isolated…

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Thunderstorms Threaten, But Miss Albury Heavy Rain at Beechworth Good April Registration

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 4

Although thunderstorms made a threatening appearance over Albury late yesterday afternoon they passed without rain…

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Flood Waters Wipe Out Lake in N.Z. Banker’s Unenviable Walk Auckland

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 2

The [?]oodwaters have been responsible for wiping out Lake Tehoe, five miles long and a mile wide, in the [?]s Ray district. It will be…

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Erosion in Murray Rich Flats Not Flooded Effect of Control

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 5

Since the completion of Hume dam has permitted the waters of the Murray River to be controlled, problems relating lo water supply and soli…

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Floods in New Zealand Stock Losses Crippling Auckland

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 1

The disastrous floods, which have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage, and crippling stork losses in the North Island,…

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Gundagai Flood of 1852. Recalled in Old Letter

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 1

The Mitchell Library, Sydney, now houses the old letter-book of the Bench of Magistrates, Gundagai. After reposing in the strongroom…

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Thanks for Badge Fears Concerning a Flood Derriwong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—This time I have some-thing to tell you that may interest you, and others who read my letter. Last Saturday week night we were…

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