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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1935

499 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 25

Flooded Home

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 14

Many hornet have been flooded in Victoria. This couple at Lilydale are removing furniture while there was still time Note woman's leg in water…

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Mr. A. V. Flood

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 15

There was a large attendance at the funeral of Mr. Albert Victor Flood, which was held at Karuah on April 22. Mr. Flood was injured when his horse fell…

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Maitland Gale Disasters of 1898 Two Newcastle Vessels Lost

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1935 · page 5

To-morrow marks the anniversary of the loss of the steamer Maitland and Merksworth, both with heavy loss of life, as most of the older residents of…

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Terrific Storms Brazilian Port Lashed Fearful Loss of Life Bahia (Brazil), May 4

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1935 · page 8

A state of public calamity was proclaimed at Bahia to-day after five consecutive days' unprecedented wind and rainstorms. The authorities estimate that at least 60…

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Yallourn's Flood Problem

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1935 · page 6

Faced with expenditure which may easily reach £500,000, as a result of the disastrous flood at Yallourn at the end of December, the Victorian Electricity Commission is…

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No Abatement Violent Storm in Brazil OVER 400 Persons Dead Bahia (Brazil), May 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1935 · page 7

The most violent storm in the history of Bahia has continued for the seventh successive day. Deaths and injuries are mounting, and…

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Hexham Swamps Flooding Expensive Matter, Says Minister Prevention Scheme

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 May 1935 · page 6

The, complete protection against flooding of the whole of the Hexham swamps would be a very ex-pensive matter, says the Minister…

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Bahia Storm Six Homes in Avalanche BAHIA (Brazil), May 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1935 · page 7

Six homes were rolled from a hillside at Bahia by an avalanche, killing about 30 people. The city began clearing the debris which has been piled high by wind…

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Missing Man Search During Storm Wandered Into Homestead Muswellbrook

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 May 1935 · page 6

While a severe electrical storm, accompanied by hail, lashed the Muswellbrook district yesterday, police and 200 civilians, assisted by an Alsatian dog, searched a…

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Sick Man Wanders in Delirium Serious State After Walk in Storm Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 May 1935 · page 8

It was stated to-day that the condition of Spero Wallace, a middle-aged man. who though suffering from pleurisy, and in a state of delirium, left…

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Landslides Follow Heavy Rain

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 May 1935 · page 9

Caused by surface moisture, following heavy rain making the bedrock slippery, big landslides have occurred in South Gippsland, Victoria, In one case, an orchard was carried away…

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Sudden Gale Damage in New Zealand WIND 80 Miles an Hour Wellington (N.z.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1935 · page 7

Starting with great suddenness and ending just as quickly a strong gale wept Canterbury for a few hours to-day. In the Malvern district many power poles…

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Storm Shelter

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 May 1935 · page 9

Caught [?] a snowstorm at Charlolle. Pass, Kosciusko, two men, who can be dimly seen, sheltered in this mail box for some hours, until the arrival…

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Herzogin Cecilie Gale in South Atlantic Blinding Snowstorm London, May 20

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1935 · page 9

After having rounded Cape Horn in good weather, the Finish barque Herzogin Cecille, bound from Australia, ran into a gale, with blinding snow, and the…

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Floods in Tasmania Hobart

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1935 · page 15

Serious floods caused by the overflowing of the Florentine River, are threatening residents of Adamsfield. Communication has been cut off, but attempts will…

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MAITLAND--CESSNOCK--KURRI West Maitland Flood Damage South Maitland's Problem Conference to Be Called

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1935 · page 11

A deputation from the Louth Park Drainage Committee met the West Maitland Municipal Council last night, and stressed the necessity for some adequate…

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Milantheon Wins Newcastle Cup From Tremayne Reducing Eyes on Scales First Local Horse For Eight Years Won Race Easily by Three Lengths Sir Thorne Beaten in Flying Racing Marred by Heavy Rain

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 May 1935 · page 5

First local horse to win the race for eight years, the top weight, Milantheon, had a magnificent victory in the 1935 Newcastle Cap at the Broadmeadow track this afternoon from Tremayne and Recognise. Starting equal favorite at five to one with Volwood and Tremayne, Milantheon was well placed throughout. the race, which was ran on a heavy and rain-damaged track. The result was never doubt. The Newcastle horse…

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Brilliant Victory Milantheon Scores in Newcastle Cup Speldon Wins Shorts Handicap Nearly 5000 Attend Meeting Despite Heavy Rain

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 May 1935 · page 10

Milantheon had a brilliant victory in the Newcastle Cup on Saturday, on a track made heavy by rain, which began to fall early in the morning, and was still falling when the first race on the programme of nine events was run…

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Attack on Mr. Lyons Caused Storm in Edinburgh Threat of Trouble London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 May 1935 · page 1

A sensation was caused' in Edinburgh Council when, on a motion to grant Mr. Lyons the freedom of the city, Councillor…

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Heavy Rain Confined to Coast More Showers Likely Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1935 · page 5

The rainfall during the week-end was general along the coast. Light falls extended to the adjacent ranges, the Blue Mountains and in one or two places about…

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