Men Drown in Floods Race for Life in England London
Ten deaths have been caused in England by fierce Atlantic gales and heavy rain. Most fatalities were due to the…
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Floods & storms, 1936
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100 Deaths From Recent Storms [?]
The death roll, from shipwreck, flood and storm accident in the violent weather that has been experienced in all…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Air Race Four Forced Down Storms Troublesome Broadbent First In at Melbourne MELBOURNE
Heavy storms to-day forced down four of the competitors in the second stage of the Brisbane to Adelaide Centenary air race. H…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →10 Deaths Gale Buffets Britain River Wins Grim Race Two Men Drown When Bridge Collapses (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, December 16
Fierce Atlantic gales and heavy rain swept Britain to-day, causing 10 deaths and considerable property damage. Several of the fatalities…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Victorian' Township Flooded Creek Bursts Its Banks in Gippsland Melbourne
Breaking Its banks last night after a cloudburst in the afternoon the Eaglehawk Creek flooded the township of Glengarry in Gippsland, deposited…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →19 Trucks Derailed Mishap Caused by Floods Ivanhoe
Nineteen trucks of a goods train, bound for Broken Hill, were derailed during a terrific rain storm which flooded…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Severe Storm Heavy Rain in Sydney May Affect Wicket Misfortune for Australia? SYDNEY, Monday morning
A severe thunderstorm, accompanied by torrents of rain, was experienced over the whole of the metropolitan area early this…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cessnock Storm Heavy Trail of Damage
A terrfic storm, which lasted only five minutes, left a trail of wreckage, at Cessnock. this, afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Unusual Day Heat, Humidity, and Rain Storm Clears Beaches Youths' Experience on Cliff
A thunderstorm shortly before 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon brought the temperature down from 75 degrees to 65 degrees in 15 minutes. Thirty-six points of ruin…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Floodings Expected Sydney
The Weather Bureau reported to-night that light thunderstorms fell at Fores Cooma, Canberra, and Dubbo to-day Local floodings are expected in many parts…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Trucks Derailed Track Sodden by Rain Flood at Ivanhoe Ivanhoe
As a result of the heavy rainstorm which flooded the district, 19 trucks of a goods train, bound for Broken Hill, were derailed on Friday night. The Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Storm at Canberra Canberra
A terrific electrical storm broke over Canberra late last night. Although no damage was done many trees were struck by lightning, and others uprooted by the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fighting the Storm at Cessnock Storm Damage At Cessnock Trail of Ruin Heroism of Nurses
Sufferers from the violent storm at Cessnock yesterday afternoon worked assiduously last night repairing their…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fierce Storm Cessnock Hospital Severely Damaged Buildings Unroofed: Patients in Danger
Damage amounting to thousands of pounds was done at the Cessnock District Hospital during a brief, disastrous storm yesterday afternoon. Outbuildings were unroofed and demolished, wards were…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Storm Damage Cessnock Hospital Repairs Help From Kurri Kurri
The debris which was strewn about the Cessnock District Hospital grounds by Monday's disastrous storm was cleared yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Storm Hits Dog in Race Lightning Strikes Tamworth Course Tamworth
Several inches of a greyhound's tail were cut off and the dog was badly torn on the chest when it fell with six others in a coursing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Floods Feared Sydney
The Weather Bureau reported to-night that the weather generally over the State was unsettled during the day. Heavy rain was received at Forbes, and local…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Heavy Rain Squalls 196 Points in Three Hours
The heaviest rain squalls that have fallen this year at Newcastle drenched the city early this morning. Nearly two…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Severe Storms Damage in Queensland Towns BRISBANE
Server thunderstorms, which caused considerable damage to property, have been reported from centres in the Maranoa district…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Floodlights Popular Improvements at Katoomba KATOOMBA
The extension of the floodlights to Katoomba Falls, Caseades, and Orphan Rock are proving a great attraction for visitors. Although it is less than a month…
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