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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1934

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Mackay Flooded Spring Tide Great Gale Blows BRISBANE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 1

As the result of a spring tide and strong winds, parts of the town of Mackay (Q'land) were inundated last night…

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Floods Drown Rabbits

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 4

"The recent floods have accounted for the destruction of large numbers of rabbits in the creeks and low-lands, while numbers of landholders have…

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Floods in North Mackay Partially Inundated Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 1

As the result of the spring tide and strong winds parts of the town of Mackay, Queensland, were inundated last night. Many old age pensioners…

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Thousands Dead Earthquakes in India Widespread Devastation Floods Add to Terrors Calcutta

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 1

More than 1000 persons are now believed to be dead as a result of yesterday's earthquake over India. More…

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Disastrous Gales Sweep British Isles LONDON,Wednesday

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 1

A severe north-westerly gale swept over the British Isles this afternoon. In parts of Scotland considerable…

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Storms Decide Game INGALBA v. WARRIGALS

The Walcha News · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

After experiencing rather a pleasant day for cricket at Ingalba last Sunday, the Warrigals were forced to leave the field at 3 o'clock, together…

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Keep Going in a Storm

The Walcha News · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 4

Referring to a recent instance of a car being struck by lightning near Murwillumbah, the chief engineer of the N.R.M.A. states that such cases…

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Stranded in Gale Ship's Crew Lost Nine Bodies Washed Up Amsterdam

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

Eleven men, being the officers and crew of the steamer Oakford, which stranded in yesterday's gale after springing a leak off Texel Island, were…

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Premier Praises Flood Victims Plucky Fight Inspires Practical Appreciation Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

The State Government has decided to make a grant of 25 per cent, of the cost of damage done by floods on the South Coast…

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S. African Floods Dams Break Banks CAPETOWN

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 1

Walvis Bay dam burst, turning the town into a vast lake to-day. Tugs are now bringing foodstuffs to the residents, while…

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Atherton Maize Crop Damaged by the Cyclone

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1934 · page 6

Striking the Atherton Tableland at 4 o'clock on Tuesday morning, the tail-end of the cyclone caused railway washaways,…

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Heavy Rain

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1934 · page 2

On Saturday and Sunday rain fell over the North-West, the heaviest records being in the Narrabri district where over 6 inches was registered…

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Counterfeit Coins Darling Downs Deluge Police Make An Arrest Toowoomba

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1934 · page 1

A large number of counter[?]eit florins. have been circulated in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs. Police visited a residential in town…

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Inverell Willow Wielders Win Double Inter-town Cricket Inverell Again Wins THE McFARLAND SHIELD Final Marred by Heavy Rain

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 January 1934 · page 6

In the annual McFarland Shield cricket carnival in which Texas, Barraba, Armidale and a home eleven competed, Inverell won the trophy for the fourth year in succession, defeating Texas in the first day's play and…

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Great Thunderstorm Damage at Charleviile BRISBANE

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 January 1934 · page 1

During a thunderstorm at Charleviile (Qd.), several people were stunned by lightning. Considerable damage was done to…

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Crews in the Water Gale Overturns Boats SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 1

During a sailing race at Henley Beach, Adelaide, a heavy gale sprung up and within a few minutes only two of the fifteen…

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Weather Forecast Heavy Rain in North-West SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 1

To-day's forecast reads:-- Mostly fine in south-western half of State; elsewhere still cloudy and unsettled, with further…

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FLOODS Serious at Charleville Dam May Break Sydney, Thurscday

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 1

Serious floods continue at Charleville (Queensland). Many people were rescued by the Council boats…

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Flood Warning Central Coast Heavy Rain Last Night SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

Mr. Mares stated to-day that since last night the storm had moved a considerable distance southward from the northern border and was concentrating…

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Fierce Gale Holds Up Channel Sailings London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

A fierce northerly gale swept Briia[?]n a to-day. and was especially violent in the Channel and North Sea. Two of the cross-channel sailings…

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