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Murray · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1939

345 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 18

Archbishop’s Plane Encountered Terrific Storm Darkness Replaced Daylight Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 August 1939 · page 6

The Dutch plane on which the Apostolic Delegate to Australia (Archbishop Panico) travelled from Singapore to the East Indies encountered a violent…

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District Floodings

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Coreen Shire Council, Cr. Duncan, referring to the meeting of landowners at Daysdale of Sunday last, stated that…

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District Flooding

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 1

Mr. C. B. Lethbridge, M.L.A., forwards the following communication received from the Secretary of the Water Conservation and…

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China's Agony May be Added To By Severe Floods LONDON, August 3

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 8

As the result of the beginning of the monsoonal rains, Tientsin and many other centres in Northern China are threatened with floods…

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Floodwaters Prevent Steamer From Reaching Berth LAUNCESTON

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 August 1939 · page 1

Because of flood waters in the Tamar river, the Bass Strait steamer, Taroona from Melbourne, was unable to reach Launceston to-day, and…

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"Moaning of Coming Storm" "Passing Round the World" C.P. President's Fears Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 1

In his presidential address at the annual conference of the United Country Party, Mr. J. P. Abbott, said that by standing solid, the Country…

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Rain Causes Flooding

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 2

The heavy raid during last wee has caused much flooding throughout the district, particularly in the vic[?]ty of the Twelve Mile Creek, wh[?]…

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Floods Expected in Victoria Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 8

Further heavy rain fell in the north and north-eastern parts of the State to-day and indications point to a continuance of wet weather for some days…

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Ever-recurring Floodwaters Now Subsiding

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 5

The scene on die Midland highway between Shepparton and Benalla on Friday afternoon, when floodwaters, which had earlier made the road impassable, were; flowing away. The heavily-soaled condition of the countryside is a big contributing factor in speedy floodings as the ground can absorb no more moisture…

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Man Drowned in Yarra Floodwaters MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 6

Swollen by floodwaters, choppy waves on the Yarra river behind Scotch College swamped a boat this evening, and resulted in the drowning…

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Rivers in Flood Hornet Isolated in North-East Guard Banks Patrolled Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 2

Many homes along the Goulburn Valley were surrounded by food waters to-day, and although the Goulburn river had fallen eight…

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Anxiety Felt in London Storm May Break Any Moment German Preparations for War Article in Polish Paper Causes a Sensation (British Official Wireless). LONDON, August 9

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 1

In the final debates on foreign affairs in both Houses of Parliament before the recess, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary made in clear that the British Government could not regard the immediate situation either…

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Future of Pitcairn Islanders in Jeopardy Terrible Storms Wellington (N.z.)

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 1

Terrible storms have threatened the future of residents of Pitcairn island in the Pacific. Mr. F. McCoy, who arrived here to-day said that a…

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Former Barham Resident Death of Mr. E. A. Storm

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

The death took place from heart failure, at Cohuna private hospital of Mr. Ernest August Storm, a former old and highly respected resident of…

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Severe Wind Storm at Walla

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

A severe wind storm swept Walla on Tuesday afternoon. Although confined to a narrow strip, it had a hurricane force. It uprooted trees and tore…

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Tornabo Like Storm Leaves Trail of Destruction in Its Wake at Mullengandra

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

Bowna and Mullengandra were struck by a tornado like storm on Tuesday afternoon. Trees were uprooted and boughs were scattered over a wide area. At the Bowna reserve the wind cut a swath of destruction 100…

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Flooding Near Corowa Deputation From Redlands District

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 3

A deputation consisting of land holders west of Redlands, interviewed councillors to discuss the possibility [?] draining surplus water to the…

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12-Mile Creek Flooding Premier to Be Invited to Inspect with Minister for Lands

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 5

At Monday's meeting of the Coreen Shire Council, Cr. J. H. Willis moved that the premier (Mr. A. Mair) and the Minister for Lands be invited to…

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Bail For M.L.A. Increased to Floods in Dominion a Night of Terror Families Saved in Boat Swellington (N.z.)

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 7

Families in the Manawatu valley spent night of terror last night, when the biggest flood for 40 years came down the Manawatu river,…

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Heavy Rains Cause Floodings In Victoria Much Country Submerged Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 7

Swoollen by heavy rains yesterday and last night, several rivers throughout the State are in flood, and threatening surrounding country…

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