Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Floods & storms, all years

New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1931

322 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 17

Floods in Northern Territory. Telegraph Lines Down. Sydney

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

A message received at Darwin from Catherine reports the reaviest flood known. The water is from two to three feel deep in the houses. Telegraph…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Park Disappears! Dumaresq Creek Floods. Gasworks'Inundated, but Retorts Safe

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

Albion Park, at the comer of Beardy and Markham streets, disappeared this afternoon, when flood Waters from the swollen…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

River in Flood Exciting Moments No Damage Done

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 April 1931 · page 1

Much excitement was caused during Thursday when the continued rains indicated a probable phenomenal flood. Early in the afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Exciting Adventures Crossing Flooded Streams Glen Innes Cars Experience Passengers Have Exciting Time

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 April 1931 · page 6

Romantic stories are told of the feats accomplished during the old coaching days in crossing flooded rivers and overcoming great difficulties. That much the same may be done in these modern times of motors and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Dumaresq Shire Council Heavy Rain Causes Damage to Roads. Many Repair Works Sanctioned

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 3

Many repair works to roads in live Dumaresq Shire Council were sanctioned at the monthly meeting of the Council yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Flood in Northern Territory

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

The heaviest flood yet recorded is reported from Katherine (Northern Territory), the water being 2ft and 3ft. deep in the houses. The telegraph…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Coming Talkies "The Storm"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 6

The greatest romantic thrill picture in the history of the talking screen comes to the Majestic Theatre on Saturday, and the Grand on Monday. It…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

ADVENTURES Crossing Flooded Streams Service Men's Ordeals

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 4

Delivery of passengers and mails from Inverell in the recent heavy rains was a more difficult task than most people…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sharp Storm

The Uralla Times · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 1

Twenty points of rain fell at Uralla Yesterday afternoon in about 10 minutes. Apparently the rain came from a cloud "anchored" directly over the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wintry Weather. Thunderstorms at Armidale. More Rain Likely

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 4

The cloudy eldes and close atmosphere on Saturday and yesterday presaged the thunderstorms experienced yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Heavy Rain in the East a Patchy Storm

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

Following heavy rain on Thursday afternoon, a hailstorm of some severity passed over the Clarenza district at about 4 o'clock (says the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Weather Forecast "Floods on Coast" SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 1

The forecast for the next 24 hours reads: "Unsettled, with more rain on coast and tablelands; heavy to very heavy flood falls on coast, south from…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

C.B.A. Instigating Affairs of Savings Bank Floods Expected Hunter and Manning Rising at Maitland SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 1

Torrential rains continue along the coast. Already many low lying parts are under water. The danger is now more serious in the Hastings…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Will Bank Be Open Next Week? North Coast Floods. Serious Position Developing. Thirteen Inches at Wauchope. Farms Ruined, Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 1

The North Coast rivers are rapidly rising and the prospects of floods are increasing. A report from Wanchope last…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sunshine Again. But More Rain to Come. Flood Falls on Coast

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 4

Although the sun shone today at Armidale for the first time for several days, little prospect is held out in this afternoon's…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Flood Tragedy Two Children Drowned SCONE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 1

Two school children were drowned in flood waters while on their way to school. The victims were Hazel Bramley (10), and Lawrence Bramley…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Floods Hawkesbury River 17 Feet Above Normal Windsor Bridge Practically Submerged SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 1

The Hawksbury River rose at the rate of 2 feet an hour throughout the night and is now 17 feet above normal. Should the waters rise a further…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Summary of Yesterday's News Sydney, Friday. Anti-Labor Unity—Petition to Dissolve Federal Parliament —Air Mails to Tasmania—Deposing Mr. Lang?—Floods at Manly —Southern Cross At Koepang— Cawnpore Riots; Police Blamed —N.S.W. Capital Flies to Other States— Mr. Hardy to Dr. Page —Fourteen Killed at Level Crossings—A.F.A. Wants Moderates —Petrol Prices—Soldiers' Pensions

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 3

Allegations of incompetence against police officials and general police interests were made at the official inquiry at Calcutta into the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Country Party Asserts Continued Independence Lismore in Flood River 26 Feet SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

A Lismore message says that the lower parts of the town are under water yesterday, the river having, risen to 26 feet above normal…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shocking Death. Shunter Crushed by Engine. A Flood Fatality. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

Owen Smith, shunter, of Single, ton, met a shocking death at Allyndale last night, when he was crusted under an engine that…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →