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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1906

43 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 3

Heavy Storm

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 5

A storm of exceptional severity was experienced out Glences way on Friday, the rain falling in regular torrents for about an hour and a half, and…

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Thunderstorms

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 2 February 1906 · page 6

To all appearances yesterday afternoon there were signs of a heavy downpour of rain, but we were doomed to disappointment once more, as only a light…

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The Queensland Floods

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 4

THE bridge over the Warrego River on the western side of Cunnamnalla has been damaged by the flood, a large hole being washed out of the eastern…

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Storms at Armidale

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 2

One of the heaviest thunderstorms, or rather succession of storms, ever witnessed at Armidale, occurred on Sunday night, being accompanied by vivid…

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Queensland Floods

The Moree News · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 6

From our exchanges we quote the following imformation regarding the recent floods in Queenaland:-- The flood at Cunnamulla was only…

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Queensland Floods

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 2

The Warrego River is banker at Augathella. The Ward and Langlo rivers are also very high. The recent floods greatly damaged the Mitchell…

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Floods in Queensland

Manilla Express · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 2

Heavy rains continue in Queensland, where highest floods for many years are occurring…

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Out of the Storm

Manilla Express · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 3

Sandy Thompson had a wife whose tongue was quite equal to the task of 'deaying a miller.' One very wet windy night as the minister was passing the farmer's house he…

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Heavy Rain

Manilla Express · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 2

Heavy rain has fallen throughout the State, the heaviest falls being in the southern districts. All parts of the Riverina have benefited. The…

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Floods at Queensland

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 5

A telegram from Oroydon on Satur­days :— Succeeding a dirty, wet night, the wind gradually rose this morning, the barometer fulling. At noon stormy…

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Flood Near White Cliffs

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 6

A telegram from White Cliffs states that the country for 40 miles is one unbroken sheet of water. Owing to the continued rains the coaching…

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Landslides and Floods

Manilla Express · Wednesday 21 March 1906 · page 2

Extensive landslides and floods have occurred in the Rio de Janerio district, Brazil. Over 70 persons were killed…

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Correct Version of the Deluge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1906 · page 4

According to the mist approved system of chronology, this remarkable event happened in the year 1656 after the Creation, and about 2348 years…

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Flood Episode

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1906 · page 6

There was a sensational incident at Gin Creek, near Lougreach, the other day says the Balonne Beacon"). A number of Horses belonging to a…

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Nerve Storm

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 27 March 1906 · page 4

This is a somewhat fanciful term, for which we lack a satisfactory equivalent in English. We sometimes call the disorder 'sick headache,' and sometimes we use the word…

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Damage by Cyclone. SYDNEY

Manilla Express · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 2

The damage wrought in New Caledonia by the recent cyclone is widespread. Numerous vessels were damaged, and several driven ashore…

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Christmas. Spent in Mid-atlantic. Wintry Storm and Tempest

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 7

It is half-past five o'clock, and those who have not already left the promenade dock to take their tea in more comfortable quarters [?]ook with…

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News and Notes. Does It Mean Floods!

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 April 1906 · page 4

THE Singleton Argus, referring to the abnormal weather conditions which have been ruling lately, says: "Unless a speedy change for rain…

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Nerve Storm

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 1 May 1906 · page 2

This is a somewhat fanciful term, for which we lack a satisfactory equivalent English. We sometimes call the disorder 'sick headache,' and sometimes we use the word…

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The Big Flood

Manilla Express · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 4

A BOGGABRI correspondent of the Maitland Mercury, writes with respect to the great flood which caused such destruction when the Mauillariver…

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