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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1913

294 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 15

The Cairns Cyclone. BRISBANE

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 2

A small steamer named the "Palmer" was towed into Cairns half full of water, having met the full fury of the cyclonic gale…

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Destructive Floods. People and Stock Drowned. Sugar Crop Buried in Silt. Brisbane

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 2

Great destruction has been caused by the floods in the Innisfail district, Queensland. Whole families have been rescued from…

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Thunderstorm in the City. Fatality at Timber Yard. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 2

There was intense heat In Sydney, to--day, 97 degrees being recorded. In the evening a thunderstorm blew over, accompanied by strong winds…

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Queensland Floods. Serious Destruction of Property. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 2

The disastrous floods continue in Queensland. The Mareeba River broke over its banks and swept the houses away…

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Queensland Floods. Serious Destruction of Property. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 2

The disastrous floods continue in Queensland. The Mareeba River broke over its banks and swept the houses away…

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Thunderstorm in the City. Fatality at Timber Yard. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 2

There was intense heat in Sydney, to-day, 97 degrees being recorded. In the evening a thunderstorm blew over accompanied by strong winds…

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Floods in France. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 4

The Siene River is rising in flood. The water has already inundated the lower parts of Paris and is now threatening a great part of the city…

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Floods in France. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 4

The Siene River is rising in flood. The water has already inundated the lower parts of Paris and is now threatening a great part of the city…

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Queensland Floods. BRISBANE

The North Western Courier · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 2

As a result of the heavy rains in Queensland further serious washaways have occurred on the railway…

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Good Heavy Rain in Outlying Districts

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 2

On Sunday several good falls of rain were experienced in the outlying, districts. At Upper Moor Creek during the last week about 4 inches of rain have been recorded…

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Floods in South Australia. Adelaide Flooded. Railway Washaways. and Narrow Escapes. Adelaide

The North Western Courier · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

A terrific downpour of rain occasioned widespread damage in all parts of South Australia yesterday. Adelaide is under water, and many large…

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Flood Fall at Gunnedah. Gunnedah

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 1

After muggy weather rain fell last night and 28 points were registered up to nine a.m. to-day. At noon over, an inch of rain fell in…

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Flood Fall at Gunnedah. Gunnedah

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

After muggy weather rain fell last night and 28 points wore registered up to nine a.m. to-day. At noon over, an inch of rain fell in…

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Storm at Gunnedah

Manilla Express · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 2

A remarkable heavy storm occurred at Gunnedah on Saturday last. The "Independent" says:-- "Seldom, i[?] ever, have we seen here such a heavy…

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Heavy Storm Near Manilla. MANILLA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

An unusually heavy storm occurred at Caermartten, at Mr. W. Hill's, on Saturday afternoon, and 175 points of rain fell in 20 minutes…

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Heavy Storm Near Manilla. MANILLA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

An unusually heavy storm occurred at Caermartten, at Mr. "W. Hill's, on Saturday afternoon, and 175 points of rain fell in 20 minutes…

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Heavy Storm at Caermarthen

Manilla Express · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

An unusually heavy storm was experienced at Caermarthen (Mr. W. Hill's) on Saturday afternoon. The rain came down in torrents, and…

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Flood Rains In Queensland. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 2

Rain is falling at nearly every station in the interior of Queensland and Hoods are expected…

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Flood Rains in Queansland. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 2

Rain is falling at nearly every station on the interior of Queensland and floods are acpected…

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Flood Rains in Queensland. BRISBANE

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 3

Rain is falling at nearly every station in the interior of Queensland, and floods are expected…

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