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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1934

645 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 33 of 33

Two Violent Storms Tree Struck by Lightning Sport Abandoned

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 December 1934 · page 7

Two violent storms, accompanied by a strong wind and vivid lightning, swept over the Maitland district on Saturday afternoon within half an hour of each…

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Storms to Follow Fine Weather Cyclonic Movement From South Aust. Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 December 1934 · page 7

A high pressure system promises a spell of fine weather, according to the weather authorities, but a cyclonic movement is expected later from…

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Stormy Week-end Cyclone Strikes Sydney Lightning Damage Mr. Mares Forecasts Further Disturbances SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 December 1934 · page 7

Another severe cyclonic storm struck Sydney and suburbs yesterday afternoon. Although it lasted only 15 minutes, 134 points of rain was registered…

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16Ft. Skiff Championship Ace Regains Title for New South Wales Start Held Up by Amazing Storm Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 December 1934 · page 11

Ace is the new champion 16-foot skiff of Australia. New South Wales has regained supremacy in this particular class of sailing after a series of discouraging failures in the last 11 years. By finishing in third place behind Aeolian (West Australia) and…

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Floods in Cyprus Disastrous Drought Broken LONDON, December 28

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 December 1934 · page 5

Heavy rain has fallen in Cyprus, ending the disastrous drought which has prevailed there in recent years. Unfortunately, the downpour was so severe, that it caused a…

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