rafton Gale Portion of Demophed Aerodrome Plane and Glinder Smashed Telephone Lines Torn Down GRAFTON
The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1
A gale here yesterday afternoon, accompanied by heavy rain and hail, demolished portion of South Grafton aerodrome, damaged two…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Floods in North Australia Thousands of Cattle Drowned Water Gradually Receding DARWIN
The Inverell Times · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 2
It is reported that the record floods in the Roper River valley are gradually receding. The river, however, is still 40…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lower Temperatures To-day's Reading 96.2Deg. Storm Threatens
The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 4
Although the readings at Armidale to-day were slightly lower than those taken at the end of last week, the day was hot enough…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Northern Floods Woman's Ordeal Helped by Aborigines DARWIN
The Inverell Times · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1
When the recent Roper River floods inundated Elsey Station. Mrs. Harold Giles, wife of the station manager, had to live for three…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Attended by Aborigines Station Manager's Wife Roper River Flood Episode DARWIN
The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1
When the recent Roper River floods inundated Elsey Station, Mrs. Harold Giles, wife of the station manager, had to live for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Storm Brews In Cabinet Tea Cup SYDNEY
The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 1
Mr. C. H. Matthews, M.L.A. (Labour, Leichhardt) said last night that immediately the State Parliament re-assembled, he…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Queensland Rain All Over State Floods in Places
The Inverell Times · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 7
Saturdays Brisbane "Courier—Mail" reports on part:— Soaking rain reported from all over the State yesterday would more than…
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The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4
Armidale's perfect weather Continued yesterday and to-day, with moderate day and cool night temperatures…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Plane Wrecked On Flood Relief Work Pilot Escapes Uninjured Darwin
Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 1
While undertaking a 325-miles flight from Darwin to Roper River police station, a Darwin airman, Roy Edwards, had to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Heavy 'Rain
Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2
Heavy rains have soaked the previously heat-parched ground of the North Star district. As the result of storms on four days fine rains…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Great Queensland Cyclone Much Damage Done Several Towns Affected Rain, Gale and Flood BRISBANE
The Inverell Times · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 1
A cyclone of terrific force struck the coast of North Queensland between Cairns and Townsville early yesterday morning…
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The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 1
[?]A mighty cyclone struck the coast of Queensland at Bathurst Bay on March 5, 1899, About 40 ships of a pearling fleet had assembled in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cyclone LasheS North Queensland Coast Fears Held for Safety of Town Brisbane
The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 1
A cyclone of terrific force struck the chest of North Queensland between Cairns and Townsville early yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Another Sultry Day Thunderstorms May Develop
The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4
After a fairly cool night, with early morning mist,Armidale experienced another sultry, clouded day…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cyclone in Queensland Extensive Damage SYDNEY
Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 1
A message from Brisbane states that a cyclone is still raging with unabating force between Richmond and Charters Towers. Damage is…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Queensland Floods Miles Under Water Rescue of Families BRISBANE
The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 1
According to passengers by the flying boat which reached Townsville last night the Burdekin river, which is swollen by heavy rain, has broken its…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Terrific Storm New Zealand Suffers SYDNEY
The Inverell Times · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 1
A terrific storm struck the North Island of New Zealand late on Saturday night. Railway traffic was disorganised by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Terrific Storm in N.Z. Rail Traffic in Chaos Auckland
The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 1
A terrific storm struck the North Island of New Zealand late on Saturday night. Railway traffic was disorganised by land-slips and washaways…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Heavy Rain Mares' Forecast Rain Clouds Moving South Sydney
Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1
The State Meteorologist, Mr. Mares", said to-day, that the gradual southward exp[?] of heavy in Queensland and the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Two Deaths North Queensland Floods
Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 2
Floods, which cover thousands of square miles of Queensland have resulted in the deaths of two more men. Thomas Howell (44) of Home Hill,…
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