Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Floods & storms, all years

New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1944

94 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 5

Deluge of Steel Annihilation of Aachen Begins Garrison Refuses to Surrender London

Guyra Argus · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 1

Waves of Allied dive bombers and a ring of Allied guns to-day began the complete annihilation…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Dust Storm

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 October 1944 · page 1

As we go to press a great dust, storm is sweeping over the town. It is not often that a “Darling Shower” visits this part of the State and Inverell…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Real Dust Storm Glen Innes Nurse's Experience

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 October 1944 · page 1

Glen Innes residents who yesterday experienced the tail-end, of a dust-storm, will find some Interest—but little comfort— in…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Dust Storm Darkens Sydney Damage in the West

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 October 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Sydney was almost in darkness between 3.30 and 4 o'clock yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Unpleasant Change Disagreeable Storm Dust

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 October 1944 · page 4

The dust storm which struck the town on Monday afternoon was fairly general throughout the North. The strong wind and fine…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Storm Won Verandah of Venerable Building Goes Reminiscences of Beardy Street

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 October 1944 · page 6

When the dust laden gale which struck Armidale on Monday afternoon blew down the verandah at Mr. W. C…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Plan E Astray Violent Storm SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 November 1944 · page 1

During a brief but fierce storm which broke over Sydney last night, a United States’ transport plane, carrying servicemen from a northern battle area…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Delungra Doings Hail Storm—Hall Fund PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 7

We regret to learn that Mrs. P. Yates has not been enjoying the best of health. Also on the sick list is Mrs. A. Lister…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

VALEDICTORY Farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Flood

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 November 1944 · page 2

A dinner was held in Jeffery’s Cafe on Thursday night to farewell Mr. and Mrs. E. L Flood. Mr. Flood, late licensee of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Worst Dust Storm for Half-a-century Stock Losses May Total £15,000,000

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 November 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—There are no indications this morning that the vast pall of dust carried from the drought-stricken areas by the hot winds is lifting and Sydney was again enveloped by a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

More Dust-storms Mr. Mares’ Forecast SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 November 1944 · page 1

The State Meteorologist, Mr. Mares, said to-day that a recurrence of hot westerly winds and dust-storms was likely before the week-end. The…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Mountain Fires Under Control Dust Storms Sweep South-West SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 November 1944 · page 1

Bush fires on the Blue Mountains are now under control, after causing damage estimated at £40,000…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Light Rains in West Storm Over Katoomba SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 1

The State Meteorologist (Mr. Mares) said to-day that light falls of rains occurred, yesterday in parts of the west…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

More Dust Storms Tipped SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1944 · page 1

State Meteorologist (Mr. Mares) to-day forecast higher temperatures with more dust storms in the west. He said the depression over central…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Italy British Extend Front Flooded Rivera Impede Advance Lou Don,?

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1944 · page 1

By-passing quickly from Forli to Faenza the British have broadened their front in the nor ltalian area to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

ITALY Flooded Rivers Heavy Going for Allies LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 November 1944 · page 1

By passing quickly from Forti to Faenza the British have broadened their front in the northern Italian area to more than twenty…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Cyclone Hurled People Into Air

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—As cyclone swept through Naremburn, a suburb of Sydney late yesterday unroofing several houses…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Hurled in the Air Woman and Child Injured by Cyclone SYDNEY

Guyra Argus · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 1

A cyclone swept through Naremburn, a suburb of Sydney, late yesterday unroofing several houses and doing considerable other damage…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Tingha Topics Personal—Storms PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 3

Matron Knott, of the Tingha Cottage Hospital has left for her annual holiday to be spent in Sydney. Relieving Matron Bradley from…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Electric Storms

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 3

A 50ft. tree standing on a ridge on the property of Mr. E. J. Alfred,, Kentucky (N.S.W.). was shorn of its bark when it was…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →