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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1938

197 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 10

Terrific Storm Sweeps Sydney. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 1

A terrific rainstorm which swept over Sydney shortly before 1 o'clock this morning, was accompanied by loud thunderclaps, waking thousands…

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Wind and Storms Damage in Victoria Trail of Wreckage Melbourne

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 1

Widespread damage was caused by severe wind and thunderstorms Which swept through the north-eastern and western districts of…

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Scattered Rain Warm, Sultry Days Possible Storms At Week-End

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 4

Although storm clouds' gathered yesterday and the sky presented a very threatening appearance during, the day, no rain fell until…

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Yesterday's News Butter for Canada—Riverina Cyclone—British Steamer Held Up—Ice-jam at Niagara—Japanese Trade

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 6

Fourteen persons wore blown to pieces when 5000 hand grenades se[?]ed from secret depots of the Ca[?]ards exploded on the heights in the…

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Municipal Council Verandahs Removal From Grey St. Operating the Flood Lights

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 4

The Municipal Council at its meeting this week resolved that owners of Grey. Street properties with post-supported verandahs…

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Yesterday's Storm

The Inverell Times · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

During the past week stormy conditions have been prevalent, and the heavy storm which pawed over yesterday was responsible for…

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Sydney Drenched Terrific Rain Storm Traffic Disorganised Many Buildings Flooded Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 1

One of the most terrific rain storms for many years swept the metropolitan area this morning, doing untold…

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Cloud Burst Storm at Tingha 235 Points in 25 Minutes

The Inverell Times · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

There was a terrific storm at Tingha about lunch time to-day and 225 points fell in 25 minutes. The downpour was one of the…

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Great Storm in Sydney Southern Suburbs, City & MANLY. Cars, Taxis and Trains Held Up Washaways on Railways::thousands of Citizens Affected. Sydney

The Inverell Times · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 1

One of the most terrific rain-storms for many years swept the metropolitan area this morning doing untold damage in many parts. Three hundred yards of railway line at Bankstown…

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North Richmond Flooded Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 1

A cloudburst struck North Kicftmond late last night, flooding the main street with three feet of water. Torrential rain fell for nearly an hour…

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Dangerous Storms Three Deaths Reported Two Men and Child Killed Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 4

Colin Barton, a vegetable and dairy farmer, of Wilde's Meadows, Moss Vale, was struck dead by lightning during an electric storm…

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Delungra Doings Personal: School of Arts C.W.A.: Heavy Storms PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 3

Mr. Yates, who has not been in the best of health lately, left for Boggabri, where he intends to have a rest. He is staying with his son Les…

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Extensive Rain Phase Further Floods Expected SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 1

Mr. Mares said to-day that an extensive rain phase should reach the coast to-morrow morning, with probably heavy rain, while further…

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Deluge at Grafton

The Inverell Times · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

The heaviest rainfall within memory fell in Upper Orara area on Monday night, resulting in the dislocation of traffic and in flood conditions. Rain…

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Fine and Hot Summer Returns Thunderstorms at Week-End

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

Yesterday witnessed a return to summer conditions after a protracted spell of wet weather. The morning broke fine and clear and…

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Town Wrecked Cyclone in S. Australia Girl's Remarkable Escape Adelaide

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 1

A cyclonic disturbance, which was confined to a small area at Grassmere, caused great damage in the little town…

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N.T. Cyclone Every Building in Township Damaged DARWIN

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 1

A cyclone which swept the township of Berroloola damaged every building. Wireless masts were broken…

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Floods in United States

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 8

Early spring thaws have spread floods across Michigan, Wisconsin and Ontario, inundating thousands of acres, filling basements, washing out…

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Fine and Warm Summer Weather Prevails Tendency To Thunderstorms

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 3

Typical summer conditions have prevailed during the last 48 hours with bright warm days and cool nights. Yesterday the maximum…

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Storm's Freakish Pranks

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 6

These two freakish incidents occurred during a gale in New Zealand recently. During the gale a tree crashed through the roof of a house…

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