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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1941

134 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 7

Storm Causes Blackout SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 1

When lightning struck the main power line at Cabramatta railway station during a fierce electrical storm last night an area of 20…

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Workers Riot in Germany Storm Troopers Attacked London

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 1

There was large-scale rioting recently at Linz, in Germany, where the Hermann Goering steelworks are situated. German workers destroyed two blast furnaces at the…

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Fierce Thunderstorms SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 September 1941 · page 3

Firece thunderstorms yesterday caused minor damage in many parts of the State. In Sydney, lighting shattered part…

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Dust Storms in the West SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 5

Dust storms were reported from many parts of western New South Wales yesterday. At Wilcannia the sun was blotted…

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Original Essays Storm

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 September 1941 · page 4

Now an expectant quiet hangs over the silent world. The air is hot and sultry; even the wind whistling high through the trees seems hushed to a…

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Storms Early Next Month

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 2

Mr. Inigo Jones writes from Brisbane : A tendency to storm formation should soon be observed. which should lead to the first actual storms…

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Heavy Rain in 10 Days BRISBANE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 October 1941 · page 4

The well-Known meteorologist (Mr. Inigo Jones) said to-day that if as he expects very heavy rain falls within the next 10 days and the Murray…

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Heavy Storms Mr. Inigo Jones' Forecast

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 3

The well-known meteorologist, Mr. Inigo Jones said on Wednesday that if, as he expects, there are very heavy rains within the next ten days, and…

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Flood Prediction

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 6 October 1941 · page 2

The long range forecaster, Mr, Inigo Jones, believes his theories will be advanced greatly if, as he expects, great storms burst over Australia…

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Freak Storm Sweeps Sydney and Suburbs Gale Reaches 75 M.P.H. Extensive Damage to Property SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 1

A freak storm swept Sydney yesterday and caused considerable property damage. The wind reached a maximum force of 75 miles an hour,…

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Sydney Storm Considerable Damage SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 1

A freak storm swe[?] Sydney yesterday and caused considerable pro[?] damage. The wind reached a maximum force…

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Storm Yields 260 Points

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 6

On Sunday Guyra received 260 points of rain in some of the heaviest, storms for years. The lower end of Malpas and Ryanda streets and…

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Germans, Despite Vast Slaughter of Men, Still Attack The Don River in Flood Hampers Nazi Forces Berlin Surprised by Air Raid on Wednesday Night London

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 November 1941 · page 1

Civilians are evacuating Rostov, the southern extremity of the German drive, where all machinery has been removed and factories are ready for blowing up. This is reported by the Stockholm correspondent…

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"The Mortal Storm" New Headline Film

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 November 1941 · page 6

The stellar aggregation of Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young and Frank Morgan head the distinguished cast of "The Mortal…

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Storm Rain Patchy, But Welcome Falls Up to Two Inches

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 November 1941 · page 4

Much needed rain fell In parts of the Glen Innes district yesterday and to-day. The fall will be of great benefit to germination of…

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"The Mortal Storm" Sensational Novel Comes to the Screen

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 November 1941 · page 4

Based on Phyllis Bottome's powerful novel of two lovers and a family caught in the toils of a hate which startled the world, "The Mortal…

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Storm at Morce

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 November 1941 · page 4

A heavy storm passed over Moree on Tuesday afternoon. Rain fell in torrents for an hour and a quarter, during which 305 points were recorded…

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Storm at Falkoner Womans Terrifying Experience

Guyra Argus · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 2

Mrs. L. Smith, of Falkoner Road had a narrow escape from death on Friday afternoon last daring a terrific storm, which was preceded by much…

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"The Mortal Storm" Features an Outstanding Cast

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 4

A motion picture as timely as to-morrow's headlines [?] to the local theatres to-night, Friday and Saturday…

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Heavy Rain

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 November 1941 · page 3

Heavy rain was again received in Guyra for the week-end. The last fall yielded about two inches. At Ellerslie five inches was received for…

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