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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1935

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Serious Floods in England Bath Under Water London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 1

Following heavy rains throughout England in the lest few days, serious flooding is reported from many districts. IN Bath more than 100 houses are…

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Serious Floods Heavy Rain in England Extensive Damage (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, November 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 November 1935 · page 8

Following the heavy rain throughout the country in the last few days, serious flooding is reported from many districts. Continued unsettled weather is expected…

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Yachts Aground at the Lake Broke Moorings in Storm

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 November 1935 · page 7

The rough weather at the lake last Friday night caused two of the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club's boats—the Calypso and Youth—to break their…

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Severe Floods in England Roads Impassable London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 1

There has been still further improvement to-day in the condition of flooded areas In England, but many roads, both In the Midlands and the…

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Storm and Heat

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 15

The temperature on Tuesday reached a maximum of 100.5 deg at West Maitland. Early yesterday morning, at 8 o'clock, with the register at 80 deg.,…

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Floods Subsiding in England London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 7

While floods in many parts of the country are gradually subsiding, continued heavy rain threatens to prolong the period of uncertainty. Considerable…

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Scattered Storms Central and Eastern Areas SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 9

During the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. to-day, and due to operations of a disturbance, tropical and southern in character which passed over the State, scattered…

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His Final Shots Auditor-general's Reply Storm of Criticism Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 November 1935 · page 8

Casting his mind over the past nine years as Commonwealth Auditor-General. Mr. C. J. Cerutty, who retired on Friday, declared that his…

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72 Persons Dead Landslides and Floods Southern Italy and Sicily Rome, November 23

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 November 1935 · page 7

A violent storm has swept Sicily and Southern Italy, including Naples. It is officially announced that 72 people have perished. Much damage was done in the…

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"Flood of Hatred" Italy and Great Britain MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1935 · page 7

Italy was facing a hopeless task in Abyssinia. which must lead her to disaster, so Mr. Arnold Wienholt, M.C., a former member of the Queensland…

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Postman Hero Rescues From Flood

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 November 1935 · page 13

A humble French country postman has been nominated by the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs to receive the Cross of the Legion of…

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In The Wake Of Columbus Old Windjammer Channel Gale Fury Huge Atlantic Seas

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 10

The little Joseph Conrad encounters hard weather in the English Channel and storms in the Bay of Biscay. The jibboom is carried away: the boys are seasick; the great Atlantic seas *weep over the ship…

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Collided in Storm Motor-lorry and Car SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 December 1935 · page 8

When a motor-lorry collided with a stationary motor-car at Parramatta North during the height of a thunderstorm to-night, the four occupants of the car…

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Gale Strikes At Midnight Conrad Escapes Near Capsize a Call at Tristan

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 December 1935 · page 10

Repaired after her serious accident in New York, the little Joseph Conrad set sail for Rio de Janeiro, the Cape, the East Indies, South Seas, and Australia. It was midwinter still in the North Atlantic, however, and she…

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Electrical Storm Man Struck by Lightning Railway Disorganised Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 December 1935 · page 8

A man was struck by lightning, the railway service from Epping was disorganised through a fire-ball striking the wires, and the electric…

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Heavy Rain at West Maitland 65 Points in 20 Minutes

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 December 1935 · page 7

A heavy storm broke over West Maitland this afternoon, and rain fell In torrents for about 20 minutes, 65 points being recorded…

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CYCLONE Culcairn and Henty Districts Man Killed Struck by Falling Tree WAGGA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1935 · page 7

A terrific cyclone, with a wind velocity estimated at 90 miles an hour, struck Culcairn, Henty, and Holbrook, and districts, at 3.30 o'clock this…

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J. Melrose Crashes Forced Landing in Storm Remarkable Escape Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 December 1935 · page 7

Forced down by bad weather, and attempting to land at Penrose, near Bundanoon, this afternoon, C. J. Melrose, the young…

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Lightning Kills Girl Near Wyalong Desolation in Country Cyclone's Trail of Ruin Extensive Damage Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 December 1935 · page 7

Lightning killed Miss Nina Tongs, 20, as she drove with her nephew in a sulky last night to attend a picture show…

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Lonely Tristan da Cunha Warm Welcome, But No Gifts Miles of Gales

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 December 1935 · page 9

A call at lonely Tristan da Cunha was made by the Joseph Conrad. The islanders put out to welcome the ship. It was a one-sided "barter," however, for although the ship gave them blankets, tobacco and other items, nothing was…

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