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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1921

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Severe Thunderstorm

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 1

At about half past six last evening, when the temperature was in the vicinity of 100 degrees, a very severe storm arose. The sky was clouded over in…

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Commonwealth Meteorology. Rain and Thunderstorms: Northerly Winds. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 3 January 1921 · page 2

The distribution recorded is a close approach to the ideal type for heat and sultriness of an extreme character, and the culmination of those conditions in…

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Vessel's Narrow Escape. Anchored Off Rocks in Gale. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 4 January 1921 · page 6

The sailing vessel, G. B. Kennedy, had a narrow escape from becoming a wreck outside Melbourne Heads on Saturday night, having had to anchor…

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Rough Weather. Heavy Falls of Rain. Gale Delays Steamer. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 4 January 1921 · page 2

Sonic heavy falls of rain are recoded from the country. The heaviest tall occurred at Albury—208 points. Bungendore was next with 205, and Urana…

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News in Brief Heavy Wind Storm

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 2

Owing to a southerly change early in the week there was a big drop in the temperature. On Tuesday night it was quite wintry. The wind…

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Severe Storm. Damage in Casino District. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 2

A severe cyclonic storm, which was less than a mile in width, and which blew itself out within two miles, unroofed farm houses and farm…

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Williams River Flooded

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 5

Torrential rains over the upper reaches of the Williams River have caused the whole of the rowlands in Dungog and District to become…

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Heavy Rain at Bundarra. Bundarra

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 1

A spell of very hot weather culminated in a very heavy storm which passed over Bundarra on Monday afternoon. In less than an hour nearly two inches…

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Heavy Rain on Coast. Generally Fine Inland. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 2

Further heavy falls of rain are reported on the North Coast. Byron Bay recorded 750 points. Taree. 490, and other places between Manning Heads and…

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Storm in Sydney. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 2

A terrific thunderstorm passed over the city and suburbs about lunch time, during which rain fell in a perfect Many street crossings were…

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Severe Cyclone. Havoc in Molong District. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 7

A cyclone visited Bilga and Red Hill, in the Molong district and played havoc with the wheat, corn and fruit crops…

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Cyclone at Molong

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 1

A cyclone visited Dilga and Rad Hill, in the Molong district, and played havoc with the fruit-crops Wheat and corn were torn up by the roots,…

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North Queensland Suffers. Floods Makes Matters Worse. BRISBANE

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 2

Most of the North Queensland towns are beginning to feel the effects of the shipping hold-up. Most of them are suffering from shortage of foodstuffs…

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Violent Gale. Widespread Damage in Britain. Atlantic Fleet Storm-bound. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 2

A gale of extraordinary violence and suddenness swept over Britain to a velocity of 50 to 60 miles an hour. The damage was widespread. Trees and vessels unmoored and drifting helplessly. One of the latter, a concrete ship, was beached at Southend Pier, remaining embedded…

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Terrific Storm. Man and Horse Drowned. Damage at Cooma. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 22 January 1921 · page 2

The Weather Bureau has been informed that a terrific storm accompanied by heavy thunder and lightning occured at Cooma yesterday…

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British Trade. Re-adjustment of Values. Official Statement. Worst of Storm Over. LONDON, Dec. 19

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 22 January 1921 · page 2

Mr. Kelleway states that the Overseas Trade Department has been endeavoring with the ever-increasing anxiety for the past six months to assist traders'…

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Cooma Storm

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 2

A heavy storm occurred at Cooma on Friday afternoon. Heavy thunder accompanied the downpour, and the lightning was vivid. Cooma Creek…

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Storm Damage. At Goulburn and Bathurst. Fireball in Street. BATHURST

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 2

A survey of the damage caused by Saturdays' phenomenal hailstorm show that many thousands of pounds worth of fruit and vegetables were destroyed…

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Floods of Liquor. Pouring From Canada into U.S.A. Situation Beyond Control. (Published by Arrangement.)

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 6

The following item from the New York "Herald" of November' 17, speaks for itself:— "The New York "Herald" begins…

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Floods of Liquor. Pouring From Canada Into U.S.A. Situation Beyond Control. (Published by arrangement.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 5

The following mem from the New york Herald of the November 7th speaks for itsself:— The New York 'Herald' begins…

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