28 Inches in 24 Hours Deluge in Queensland Brisbane
Nearly 28 inches of rain fell at Springbrook, a mountain resort near Southport, on January 25, Weather Bureau officials stated tonight…
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Winter Storm Deaths in Europe London
The worst winter storms for years are lashing Europe, accompanied by much loss of life. In Portugal, which is covered with…
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A violent windstorm of cyclonic force which passed through the Strathfieldsaye district, Bendigo, a little before midnight last night,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dust Storms, Scorching Winds And Heat Hit Inland N.S.W. SYDNEY
Choking dust storms and scorching winds which raged at gale force in many areas today added acutely to the misery of the people of the Island drought belt. Conditions in these areas have…
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Damage to farm properties, roads and bridges in the main areas affected by the floods at the week-end was estimated to-day at half a million…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Boats and H[?] Used to Supply Floodbound People BRISBANE
Fifty people flood bound at Waterford are being supplied with food by motor boats [?] and packhorses, [?] the flooded [?] River. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →City’s Easter Celebrations £500 To Floodlight Sports Ground: Council Decides
Albury City Council last evening decided to be responsible for the principal float tin the main day of pageantry during the Easter…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cyclonic Storm Strikes Roma ROMA (Qld.)
A cyclonic storm swept Roma yesterday afternoon, doing considerable damage. Many houses were unroofed and entered, causing damage…
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During a terrific thunderstorm which struck the north-west of NSW tonight, Kevin Leo Hayes, of Scone, was killed istantly when…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →FREAK N.S.W Storm Causes Heavy Damage Sydney
Two freak windstroms coming from opposite directions today caused havoc in the Narellan and Ingleburn districts and destroyed thousands of pounds…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →£50,000 Flood Damage in Queensland Brisbane
Damage to farm property, roads and bridges in main areas affected by the last week’s [?]oods has been estimated at more than £500,000…
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The American Liberty ship, Henry Middleton. collided and cut into the sides of an anchored British vessel, Empire Chamois, in Garrick Roads…
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A cyclone which is moving towards the Queensland coast threatens to ravage those areas which suffered severe cyclonic storms only last…
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North Shore suburbs were drenched today by a freak rainstorm, which held up traffic and caused many employes to be late for work. The downpour,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →200 People on Doomed Ship Rescue Attempt in Gale Seattle
Coastguards are trying to rescue 99 passengers and 100 members of the crew from the freighter Alaska (4514 tons), which is reported to be in a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Violent Storms Near The Rock Five Inches of Rain Trees Blown Down; Fences Washed Away; Roofs Ripped Off Riverina Express Delayed; Sheep Bogged in Fallows; Black-out In Three Towns
Two terrific electrical storms met in theneighborhood of Bon Acord, a few miles north of The Rock, about 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon. According to one farmer in the district hardest hit, the clash of the elements followed a hot, muggy day. One storm below in from the west and the other from the north…
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Following torrential rains over a wide area in Northern Queensland yesterday and last night, the Ross River at Townsville is in high flood. All…
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Much damage was caused in The Rock district on Wednesday afternoon when two storms met. Over [?] inches of rain foll in some places, and trees…
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A terrific storm swept Southern Riverina on Wednesday afternoon, unroofing farm buildings and causing a washaway on the railway line…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Floods In North Queensland Man Drowned; People Driven From Homes BRISBANE
One life has been lost and many people have been driven from their homes as the result of the floods in North Queensland…
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