Some Flood Figures
The Chief Engineer for Water and Sewerage has told the council that the city experienced two distinct floods the week before last—the first over the watershed…
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Floods & storms, 1931
579 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 29
Heavy Rain in N.Z. Wellington (N.z.)
Several towns received phenomenal rain last night, and at Greymouth the registration for 24 hours was 12½ inches, while 11.32 inches was recorded at Arthur's…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Malta's Troubles Commission Appointed Religious Origin Lord Strickland As Storm Centre LONDON
The decision of the Premier of Malta to head a deputation to London and protest against the delay of the Home Government in dealing with the problem of unrest in the island, has had a swift response…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Seven Drowned Disastrous Fijian Flood SUVA, February 23
The Government has organised relief work for the Rewa flooded districts. There are seven known deaths, and there may be more. A heavy loss of dairy cattle…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Storm
Away on the far horizon Storm clouds gathered thick and fast. The rain that was so badly needed…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Should Interest Be Charged on Overdue Rates? Adamstown Council Divided "Only a Brain Storm"
If a ratepayer fails to pay his rates within a certain time after the notice has been issued, he is, under the Local Government Act, forced to pay…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Hurricanes And Floods Sweep 200 to Death in Fii Islands "Go to Gaol to Learn Trade" Bitter Comment at Cessnock Class Refused
After yean of agitation for plumbing class to be established at Cessnock Technical School, Cessnock Council was advised last night by the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fiji Floods Subside Many Buildings Swept Away Death Roll Is 60
Further reports of the heavy floods indicate that at Ba 25 buildings were except away. These disappeared entirely…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →More Disastrous Floods in Fiji Torrential Rain Last Night Suva
Torrential rain last night caused a renewed rising of the Rewa district flood waters. At 11 a.m. they had risen seven feet and were still rising a foot…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bitter Blizzard in Britain Many Lives Lost At Sea Through Storm LONDON
MANY lives were lost in this winter's bleakest week-end. A blizzard, accompanied by lightning, swept over the country,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wild Storm in Melbourne Explosion at Nobel's Works Reported Damage in City Melbourne
During a terrific lighting storm this afternoon in the Deer Park district, where the Defence Department's ammunition and cordite…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →February Weather Heavy Rain on North Coast
Except on the North Cont, where excessively heavy rain occurred in the first week of the month, the greater portion of New South Wales experienced a…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Electrical Storm Explosive Works Struck Considerable Damage Melbourne
A terrific storm occurred at Wonthaggi this afternoon, during which hail, some of which measured 4in in circumstances, fell. In Melbourne, there was a torrential…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Flood Warning at Maitland Weather Bureau's Telegram Fresh in River
There is danger of floods occurring in the Maitland district, according to a telegram received by the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Warning Issued Flood Danger in North Heavy Rain Feared Cyclone Likely Off Coast SYDNEY
Exceptionally heavy rain has fallen on the North Coast and in the north-east quarter of the State during the last 24 hours, and as there is a possibility of…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Heavy Rain at Brisbane Brisbane
Heavy rain fell almost without a break in the Metropolitan area last night, between six and seven inches being recorded during the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Severe Cyclone Sweeps Mauritius Heavy Crop Losses London
A severe cyclone passed over Mauritius yesterday. The Governor of Mauritius reports that there has been widespread…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Floods at Narrabri Narrabri
As the result of very heavy rain yesterday, many parts of the district are under water. It is feared that heavy losses of stock have occurred on Edgeroix…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fiji Flood Deaths Total Is Now 136 LONDON
The umber of deaths due to the Fiji floods is now 136, including four victims who are believed to have come from Australia, is the report…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Flood Menace Vanishes Hunter River Now Normal Sydney
Weather reports from the North Coast indicate that conditions are improving and there is little fear of extensive floods…
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