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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1938

197 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 10

Driving in a Thunderstorm

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 8

Motorists are often alarmed when driving in a thunderstorm in case their cars are struck by lightning. The opinion has been expressed that…

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Local News Sharp Storm

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 1

During the luncheon hour to-day a sharp, storm was experienced. Lightning and thunder were fairly vivid and noisy, and about fifteen…

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Welcome Storm 40 Points of Rain Recorded

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 8

As the result of the stormy weather conditions which prevailed yesterday 40 points of rain were recorded at the Uralla Post Office for the 24 hours…

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Thunder Storms Armidale Registers 89 Points of Rain

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 4

Severe storms, with vivid lightning; and. deep thunder, were experienced at Armidale yesterday afternoon, and, as a result,…

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THUNDERSTORM An Inch and a Half in Inverell Hail in Parts

The Inverell Times · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 4

Accompanied by a strong wind, thunder, and lightning, a particularly heavy storm was experienced early last night, the official…

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Further Storms 113 Points Of Rain For Week

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 2

In storms at Uralla yesterday 28 points were recorded at the Post Office. This fall brings the total registration since Thursday last to 113…

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Driving in a Thunderstorm

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 2

Motorists are often alarmed when driving in a thunderstorm in case their cars are struck by lightning. The opinion has been expressed that people…

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Czechoslovakia Still the Storm Centre Defence Against Air Attack Britain Moves Important Developments LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 1

In a broadcast speech (to-night the Secretary for War, Mr. Hore Belisha, spoke of the new light anti-aircraft unions of the…

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The Deepwater and Emmaville Supplement Social Success V.C. Hospital Ball Storms Affect the Attendance

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 3

The Vegetable Creek Hospital annual ball was held on Friday in the Imperial Hall. It was a decided social success, but the very…

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Rain Prospects Extensive Storms About November 6

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 October 1938 · page 2

Mr. Inigo Jones writes : It now seems certain that the two storms have been reproduced. The first at its correct cyclical date—…

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Swept From Bridge Lad's Narrow Escape in Flood-swollen River Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 October 1938 · page 1

Daniel Rogers (17), narrowly escaped drowning when the horse attached to the milk cart he was driving was swept from a flooded…

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Train Crash Nine Storm-troopers Killed Berlin S[?]

The Inverell Times · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 1

A small gauge train crashed into a motor bus full of storm troopers at Genthin, killing nine and [?]ng thirteen…

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Storm at Nyngan Much Damage Done Sydney M[?]

The Inverell Times · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 1

When a severe storm passed over Nyngan on Saturday roofs were [?] from houses and sheds. [?]sed [?] blown [?]…

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Storm Over Nyngan Roofs Torn From Houses Hailstones Like Golf Balls Sydney

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

When a severe storm passed over Norngan on Saturday, roofs were torn from houses and sheds, and galvanised iron was blown about…

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Driving in a Thunderstorm

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 4

Motorists are often alarmed when driving in a thunderstorm in case their cars are struck by lightning. The opinion has been expressed that…

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Serious Floods Stock Losses in New Zealand

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 November 1938 · page 3

Serious floods occurred in the Taranaki district, New Zealand, following torrential rains. The famous Awakino Valley was inundated and heavy losses…

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Heavy Rain

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 7 November 1938 · page 2

Storms on Saturday evening were accompanied by heavy rain in parts of the district. The highest registration was 270 points as Mr. D…

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Horses Drowned in Severe Storm

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 November 1938 · page 2

The Gore and Karara areas, west of Warwick, Queensland, were battered recently by the worst storm in their history. Poultry, wild birds…

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Violent Storm Havoc at Boggabilla SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 1

A violent windstorm played havoc in the Boggabilla district yesterday. he home of J. Bosh was blown…

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Destructive Storms

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 3

Daring the past few days destructive storms have passed over various parts of the district, and in the North Star area the damage has been…

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