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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1929

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A City Storm Melbourne Deluged MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

A terrific storm passed over Melbourne and suburbs last night. All low-lying parts were quickly submerged and traffic was suspended…

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Floods and Snow Turkey's Plight ATHENS

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

Freezing, followed by floods, has covered 150,000 acres of land near the Turkish border in a Polar waste. many human beings and cattle were…

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Church Flooded

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

The flood waters were four or five feet deep in the little old Methodist Church at Glenthorne. says the Manning River "Times." New hymn…

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Queensland Floods Some Trains Running SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 1

During the floods in the Hulgraye Rives, Queensland, a number of Chinaese [?] were [?] ma[?]ned. One, San [?] was drowned [?]…

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Doctor Swims Flooded Creek

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 4

In reporting on the flood at Dyer's Crossing, a correspondent of the Mantling River "Times" states:--To make matters worse, there are two…

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In the Flooded Coastal Areas. Armidale Party's Eventful Trip. "It's Good to Live on the Highlands."

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 8
Also in The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser

Mr and Mrs. C.R Richardson and family accompanied by Mrs. P.J. S[?]pe, returned from an eventful trip through the flooded coastal areas as on…

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Flotsam of the Flood. Island Disappears

Guyra Argus · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 3

[?] cows, calves, pigs, sheep, foxes and horses, piles of maize, pumpkins, beefs, shoes, wheelharrows, coats, vesis, and children's joys—even a…

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North Coast Floods Towns Inundated Severe Cyclone Lismore

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 1

The Richmond River has risen 26 feet and many parts of the town are submerged. At Casmo 15 inches of…

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Floods on Coast

The Uralla Times · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 1

The heavy rains of last week flooded both Murwillumbah and Lismore. At Lismore the river rose 26ft, following a fall of 13 inches at…

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Crossing a Creek a Flood Victim LISMORE

The Inverell Times · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 1

When crossing a flooded creek between South Lismore and Coraki Walter King, of Lismore, was drowned. No one saw the accident, but his…

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End Drought Heavy Rain This Month Queensland Forecast

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 7

Cyclical Indications for March are generally unsettled during the early part with heavy rains at times, and a possibility of floods in…

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No Floods at Casino Only Four Inches of Rain

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 1

Mr. [?]thwood, president of the Casting Ch[?] of Com[?] wires to-day explaining that [?] was no foundation for the report that [?]…

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End Drought Heavy Rain This Month Queensland Forecast

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 3

Cyclonical indications for March are generally unsettled during the early part, with heavy rains at times, and a possibility of floods…

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Flood's Good Turn

The Inverell Times · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 6

Although Friday's flood caused considerable damage to the Tweed Shire Council's bridges, culverts and roads, at also did at least one good turn by…

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Heavy Rain in Queensland. Railway Traffic Interrupted. Brisbane

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 6

Further rains are reported at Cardwell. Queensland, and in surrounding districts. Many parts are under water: and railway communication is held…

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Facing Death Town Marooned 4000 People In Flood Danger Hoping for Rescue Troy (Alabama)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 1

Marooned and facing possible death from rapidly rising waters, 4,000 persons constructing the entire population of Elba, 32 miles south of…

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Thunder Storms

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 4

The oppressive heat of last week was broken on Friday when a thunderstorm occurred at night, as a result of which 36 points of rain were…

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Thunderstorms

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 4

Unsettled weather obtained throughout the North during the week-end Glen Innes received 43 points Armidale 28 Bundarra 29 Boggabri 9…

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Floods in Dunedin Homes Abandoned DUNEDIN

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 1

Serious floods, as a result of heavy rain, have occurred at Dunedin, New Zealand. Many people in low-lying portions of the city have been…

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