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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1931

322 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 17

Deluge at Gosford. Much Damage Done Traffic Held Up SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 1

Heavy rains at Gosford on Saturday night did more damage than was at first supposed. Water was from three to four feet deep in the main street…

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"Real" Rain! Gosford Gets the Deluge. Twelve Inches in Twelve Hours. Gosford

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 1

Torrential rain at Gosford on Saturday night was followed by serious flooding. Much damage was done. Within twelve hours,…

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Cloudburst. Ardlethan Flooded Wheat Stacks in Danger SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 1

A cloudburst at Ardlethan last night caused serious floods in the town. In many shops the water entered to a depth of several feet…

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CLOUDBURST. Serious Flood at Ardlethan. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 1

A cloudburst at Ardle[?] last night caused a serious flood in the town. In many shops the water entered to a depth of several feet…

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Flooding the Council ? Labor's Next Move

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 2

It is considered unlikely that the New South Wales Government will make any attempts to secure additional appointments to the…

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More Heavy Falls Floods Likely in the North East Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 1

To-day's forecast, issued at 1.45, is as follows :— Unsettled, with more rain in the north-east inland districts…

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In Three States Widespread Rain Flood Falls in Places Two Inches in Glen Innes, and Still Raining

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 4

Rainfails, registering from one to six inches, and extending from South of Bourke (New South Wales) to Cloncurry (Q.), and…

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A Flood Story a Swarm of Snakes

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 March 1931 · page 6

There have been many stories of adventure during the recent heavy rains and floodings in the Edgeroi-Mascot area, but perhaps the best is…

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Luggers Overtaken by Storm. One Crew Missing. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 1

During a heavy storm between Condon and Wallal, West Australia, a [?]eet of luggers suffered severly. One Sank, but no information has yet been received regarding the fate of the…

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Storm Off W.A. Luggers in Trouble PERTH

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 1

During a heavy storm between Condon and Wallal, W.A., a fleet of luggers suffered-severely. One sank, but no information is yet received…

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Flood Rains Mr. Mares' Forecast SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 1

The most extensive rains for 50 years is being experienced throughout Australia. As the result the State Meteorologist, Mr. Mares, thinks there…

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Heavy Rain. Throughout the North. Serious Floods Reported

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 4

Exceptionally heavy rain has fallen over the whole of the north of the State during the last 48 hours. At Armidale a total of 162…

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Tropical Cyclone Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

According to Mr. Mares, State Meteorologist, there is a possibility of a tropical cyclone sweeping N.S.W. to-night. The centre…

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Tropical Cyclone May Come To-Night SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

According to Mr. Mares, State Meteorologist, there is a possibility of a tropical cyclone sweeping N.S.W. to-night. The centre of…

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Cyclone Coming! Due in New South Wales To-Night. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

According to Mr. Mares, State Meteorologist, there is a possibility of a tropical cyclone sweeping New South Wales to-night. The centre of the…

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Flood Rains Mr. Mares' Forecast SYDNEY

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 3

The most extensive rains for 50 years is being experienced throughout Australia. As the result the State Meteorologist. Mr. Mares, thinks there…

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Caterpillars After Flood

The Inverell Times · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 4

The caterpillar plague in Northern Rivers districts has assumed alarming proportions, valuable grass lands around Coraki, Dungarubba, East…

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"Evidence of Flood Danger"—-Forecast Widespread Rain 1½ Inches Last Night Inter-district Falls

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

Yesterday afternoon the rain, which had threatened all day arrived. Early in the night it developed into…

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Floods in North Lines Down and Bridges Wrecked BRISBANE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

A message received at Darwin from Katherine, reports the heaviest flood known. There is water from two to three feet deep in the houses,…

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FORECAST Flood Damage Evident Issued, Sydney, 1 p.m

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

Unsettled generally, with more rain and further heavy falls chiefly in the Northern and Eastern districts. Flood danger…

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