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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1938

197 stories in New England's papers · page 3 of 10

Flood at Walcha

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

Some people said we had a flood here last week. It was a downpour. Blair's Gully oversowed, as it has done before, bringing down trees and…

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Liner Oronsay Runs Into Cyclone Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

The liner Oronsay, on her recent voyage from Sydney to Auckland, experienced a terrific cyclone, during which the wind blew at SO miles an…

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Warm and Sultry High Temperatures Prevail Scattered Storms Predicted

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

The weather in Armidale during the last 48 hourse has been warm and humid, with maximum temperatures of 87 degrees…

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Terrific Cyclone WIND 80 M.P.H. Oronsay Passengers Scared SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

The liner Oransay, on her recent voyage from Sydney to Auckland, experienced a terrific cyclone, during which the wind blew at 80 miles per…

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Fierce Storm Wreaks Havoc at Auckland Auckland

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 1

A fierce electrical storm in the North Auckland district caused great damage. Several towns were isolated, wharves washed away, roads blocked…

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Retreat Chinese in Trobule Fight For River Country Flooded Shanghai

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 1

The Chinese are beginning to retreat from the Hwai River, alter a bitter struggle in which artillery…

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Yesterday's News Singapore Dork—Mr. Eden—Storms in England—"Labor Daily"—Naval Race—State Finance—Coming Election

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 6

The new dock at Singapore was opened on Monday by the Governor of the Straits Settlements. Sir Shenton Thomas. Representatives of many…

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About Thunderstorms Some Interesting Facts

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 8

Sixteen million thunderstorms sweep the earth every year, but only about one in every 4,000,000 persons is killed by lightning. In England there are…

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24 MISSING Camp Flooded Wellington (N.z.), Sat

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 1

As the result an unexpected flood sweeping through a public works camp at Wirroa, near Napier, mid washing it away, it is…

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Flood Drowns 21 PERSONS Camp Overwhelmed Heroism Displayed Auckland

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 1

It has been finally estimated that 21 persons lost their lives when a public works camp was…

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Horsham Cyclone Extensive Damage MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 1

A cyclone [?] country east of [?] and [?] able damage…

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Cyclonic Storm Sparrows Killed by Hailstones Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 1

A cyclonic disturbance swept the country east of Horsham yesterday, and travelling south caused considerable damage…

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Marooned Floods in Central Australia Aeroplane to Rescue ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 1

After having been marooned for eight days by floods in Central Australia, and then delayed an extra day when a rescue 'plane flew off its…

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Hot and Humid Welcome Storms Likely Ninety-one Degrees To-day

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 2

The hot, humid conditions which have prevailed during the week culminated this afternoon in thunderstorms. Though only a…

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Californian Floods Great Loss of Life Damage One Million Dollars Los Angeles

The Inverell Times · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

The flood, which is the worst for half a century and ranks as one of California's major disasters has begun to subside…

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The Czechs Will Not Permit Interference Storm of Cheering Greets President Hodza's Dramatic Declaration Pointed Reference to Britain's Interest in Developments in Central Europe PRAGUE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 March 1938 · page 1

Amid a storm of cheering in Parliament, President Hodza declared that the minority question was an exclusive one of "our domestic affairs. The Czechs," he added, "will never permit interference with…

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140 DEAD 97 Listed "Missing" Floods in Los Angeles Los Angeles

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 March 1938 · page 1

With 140 known dead and the missing listed at 97, it is expected that further details may bring the fatalities to more than 300…

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Tourists Trapped Flooded Streams Short of Food MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 1

Tourists from Sydney who had beeN trapped between two flooded streams near the Cann River since Tuesday, morning with only a few [?] of…

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Floods in New Zealand Many Landslides AUCKLAND

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 1

Heavy rains have caused serious flood damage on the west coast of South Island, and there are many Iandslides…

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Big Cyclone May Bring Rain Expected at Week-End SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

A cyclone of marked tropical character is moving down the coast from Queensland. It may bring with it wild weather and mark the…

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