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, 1948

176 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 9

Island Ravaged by Cyclone 100 Killed at Reunion Residents Facing Food Shortage PARIS

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1948 · page 2

A cyclone Which has been raging On Reunion Island since Tuesday last has caused 100 deaths and several…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Weather Data Warm to Hot Thunderstorms Expected To-morrow SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1948 · page 12

The Weather Bureau forecast issued to-day stated:—North Coast and Tablelands: Fine, warm to hot with light to…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Cyclone in Victoria Stops Train ; Levels Houses, Fences

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 February 1948 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—A cyclone which swept through Seymour district last night caused many thousands of pounds’ worth of damage and held the “Spirit of Progress” for nearly half-an-hour at Longwood…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Fierce Storm Delays All North Atlantic Shipping

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 February 1948 · page 1

NEW YORK, Wednesday.—The Trans-Atlantic liners and freighters were far behind schedule to-day as one of the worst winter storms in years over the North Atlantic and covering the entire shipping route from England to the United States, moved eastward…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Cyclone Ravages Victorian Town Melbourne, Wed. Wind Estimated at 100 m.p.h Trains Delayed, Telephone Wires Brought Down

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1948 · page 1

A cyclone which swept through the Seymour district last night caused many thousands of pounds worth of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Ships Battered in Atlantic One Of Worst Storms In History Queen Mary 48 Hours Behind Schedule New York, Wed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1948 · page 1

Trans-Atlantic liners and freighters were far behind schedule to-day as one of the worst winter storms in years…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Lashed By Storm

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 February 1948 · page 4

LONGREACH.— An urgent request for iron, nails and timber have been sent to Brisbane following a cyclonic storm which unroofed homes, and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wrather Data Fine and Warm Isolated Storms Likely SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1948 · page 16

The Weather Bureau forecast issued to-day stated: North Coast and Tablelands: Fine, warm and suitry, except for…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Flood Damage Uralla Shire Roads Government to Meet Half Cost

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 1

The Government is prepared to give financial assistance to the extent of 50 per cent. of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Heavy Rain in Canberra Area

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 16 February 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday—Almost seven, inches of rain fell in the Canberra Queanbeyan area over the week—end, and bridges were…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Homes Flooded in Week-end Deluge

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 February 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday.—Almost seven inches of rain fell in the Canberra-Queanbeyan area over the week-end and bridges were washed away and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Deluge in Canberra District Seven Inches of Rain During Week-End CANBERRA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1948 · page 1

Almost seven inches of rain fell in the Canberra-Queanbeyan area over the week-end and bridges were washed away and homes flooded…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Weather Data Continuing Hot Evening Storms Likely SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 16

The Weather Bureau forecast issued to-day stated: North Coast and Tablelands: Continuing warm to hot and sultry with afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Kalgoorue Flooded Cyclone Sweeps in From Ocean PERTH

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 6

Parts of Kalgoorlie are four feet under water as the result of 12; inches of rain, which fell during a cyclonic storm which swept in from…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

12 Inches of Rain ln W.A. Storm

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 1

PERTH, Monday.— Parts of Kalgoorlie are four feet under water as the result of 12 inches of rain which fell during a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Storms Benefit Crops

Guyra Argus · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 8

Storms during the week-end, at crops of peas and potatoes…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Heavy Rain in Centre Breaks Long Dry Spell Adelaide Lashed by Gale ADELAIDE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1948 · page 1

Three violent storms, accompanied by heavy rain, in far northern areas have broken a long dry spell…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

New River Being "Made" Big Scheme to Prevent Flooding

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1948 · page 10

London: A big new flood prevention scheme, which it is hoped will protect the fertile agricultural area of…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Uralla News Storm at Bundarra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1948 · page 14

A se[?] storm occurred on the Bundarra road late on Friday afternoon, the rain being accompanied by heavy wind, resulting in trees…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Weather Data Isolated Storms Expected in Northern Area SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1948 · page 12

The Weather Bureau forecast issued to-day stated: North Coast and Tablelands: Isolated thunderstorms over the northern…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →