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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1932

227 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 12

"Moth" Storm

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 25 July 1932 · page 4

Amazingly resembling a July snow storm, millions of white fluttering ninths invaded New York for hours. the dense mass plodding the bright…

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Severe Storm. Sydney Suffers Also South Coast SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 1 August 1932 · page 1

A terrific hailstorm which did a good deal of damage was experienced in the Thirroul and Bellambi districts. Some roads approaching Bulli Pass were…

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Secret Proposal to Depose Lang and Elect Willis Flood and Fire. 200 DEAD Damage £200,000 Hong Kong

The Inverell Times · Monday 1 August 1932 · page 1

More than 200 persons are dead and a million dollars damage was caused by floods and fires at Canton. The rapid rise of the river menaced…

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Flood and Fire Cause Big Death Roll at Canton Home for Aged Submerged. Hongkong

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1932 · page 1

More than 200 are dcad,and million dollars damage was caused by floods and fires at Canton. The rapid rise in the river menaced…

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The Stormy Seas Vessel in Terrific Gale Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 August 1932 · page 1

The steamer "Northmoor." which arrived in Sydney last night from Santa Fe, Argentine, encountered a terrific gale in the Strait of Magellan,…

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White Carpet Severe Hail Storm Vagaries of the Weather

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 August 1932 · page 4

Glen Innes had the unusual experience, for this time of the year, of a heavy fall of hail yesterday afternoon, the countryside…

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Flood Damage Torrential Rains in West Shops and Houses Flooded Perth

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 1

As a result of the torrential rains on Saturday and Sunday, miles of country are now under water in the Midland railway…

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Floods in W.A. Great Damage. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 August 1932 · page 1

Further details of floods in West Australia show that five towns were inundated, one being still under water. Extensive railway washaways are…

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Sharp Storm. Youths Have Narrow Escape

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 August 1932 · page 1

On Friday night last a sharp storm worked aver the district. It was accompanied by many vivid flashes of lightning—quite an exceptional…

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Flood Waters Exciting Experiences Water in Homes Perth

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 August 1932 · page 1

During the recent floods residents of Moora had an exciting experience. When the flood waters burst through the rear of the…

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Plucky Doctor Saves Man's Life In Fierce Gale MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 1

A lifeboat was launched from the inter-State motor vessel Manunda at sea on Wednesday night to row the ship's surgeon, Dr. Fox to the coastal…

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Floods in Japan Appalling Loss of Life Huge Area Inundated. Tokio

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 1

The Sungari River has risen 25 feet. Thirty thousand are believed to be dead, and 25000,000 acres of land inundated by the flood waters…

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Floods in Manchuria

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 17 August 1932 · page 2

Owing to the Egair River rising 25ft., 30,000 people are believed to be dead and 25,000,000 acres of land have been inundated by the flood waters. Many…

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Small flocks Competition MR. H. Mepham Wins Martel Second : Gale Third Mr. Gale Wins Tomlinson Ram

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 7

Mr. H. N. Wildman, Sheep and Wool Expert of the Department of Agriculture, spent the first three week judging the various sheep entered in the Small Flocks Competition. Considerable interest was aroused…

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Weather Report Can Avoid Storms. New York

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 1

Doctor James Kimball, the noted aviation meteorologist said that Mollison may run into local disturbances about mid-ocean. There was however,…

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New Zealand Deluge Wellington (N.z.)

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 August 1932 · page 1

Heavy rains have fall eff in many parts, and at Wairarapa the downfall has been the worst in twenty years…

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N.Z. FLOODS Loss of Stock Feared. Wellington (N.Z.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 August 1932 · page 1

Heavy rains have fallen In many parts of New Zealand at Wairarapa. The downfall was Hie worst for 20 years, all low-lying country is under…

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N.Z. FLOODS Water Fence-high Stock in Difficulties Sydney, Tuesday Floods continue in New Zealand

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 August 1932 · page 1

The Kahutara stopback is 15ft. high and eight miles long The water is spread over a large area and is now level with the tops of the fences…

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Danger of Floods Mr. Mares' Warning SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 August 1932 · page 1

Mr. Mares stated to-day that following heavy rainfalls in the inland districts, there was a likelihood of floods in the…

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Girl Drowned Floods in New Zealand AUCKLAND

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 August 1932 · page 1

The New Zealand floods claimed their first victim last night, when a six-year-old girl named Greaves was drowned while returning from school…

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