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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1924

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

Namoi School Column a Storm

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 2

In four o'clock. Up above I can [?] angry sky, and rolling black [?]. A loud crackling peal of [?] rolls across the heavens and…

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Heavy Storm

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1924 · page 2

As a result of a storm on Friday afternoon. 31 points of rain were recorded at the local Post Office…

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Storm

Manilla Express · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 2

On Friday evening last a severe storm passed over Manilla and district, when 18 points of rain were recorded. The wind and…

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ATTUNGA. Storm

Manilla Express · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 2

A very heavy storm passed over here on Thursday last. The clouds were as black as charcoal and very shortly afterwards they…

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A Phenomenal Storm

North West Champion · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 5

A phenomenal storm passed over the Richmond property on Tuesday last, when 105 points were registered within 10 minutes. "The fall was…

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Capsize in Flooded Creek

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 2

When returning from Singleton to Bowman's Creek on Monday, a parts of three, which comprised A. Williams his mother, and 12-year-old sister, had…

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Entire Villiage Built. Only to be Destroyed by Storm in "The Old Homestead."

Manilla Express · Thursday 28 February 1924 · page 2

A village of forty or more houses, with an old homestead and its outbuildings on the outskirts, was built for "The Old…

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Moon's Storm Warning

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 March 1924 · page 3

Many people base their predictions of en approaching storm or a rainy spell on the halo which is to be seen around the moon even on nights when…

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Floods in Queensland

Manilla Express · Friday 14 March 1924 · page 5

During the 24 hours ended at [?] a.m. on Saturday the rainfall [?]as scattered in the north, but [?]neral in the central-east and…

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Battle with a Storm

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 1

A thrilling story of a tattle with the storm on Saturday night was [?]d by men[?]ers of a picnic party who were in the launch Lily owned and…

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Yesterday's Storm

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 April 1924 · page 2

The storm, which passed over the town on Wednesday afternoon, was one of the most severe we have experienced here for many years…

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Floods in New Zealand

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 2

Further heavy floods are reported in New Zealand. The damage is estimated at £100,000. Many mi[?]culous escapes from drowing are reported…

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Violent Storm Perth

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 3

At Fremantle a violent storm struck the city yesterday, and carried off the roof of the Princess Theatre, across the road, damaging a large…

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The "Dry" Flood. (Published by arrangement.)

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 4

John Barleycorn is increasing his activities in America at a rate which, unless they are utterly blind to the condition of affairs,…

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Heavy Storm in New Zealand Auckland

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 May 1924 · page 2

Reports from New Zealand state that £50,000 damage was done to Napier Harbour by the storm of the past few days which seems to have…

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Cyclonic Storm Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 2

The danger of floods on the Northern rivers appears to have now passed. A cyclonic storm passed along the coast. The wind is stated…

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Gales and Rain Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 June 1924 · page 1

Reports to hand to-day state that wild and wet weather has been experienced right round the coasts experienced right round the coasts of New Zealand and Tasmania…

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Latest Cables. Floods in China. London

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 2

A Reuter's message from Shang-hai states that devastating floods involving appalling loss of life and groat damage have occurred over a…

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Flood at Gundagai

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1924 · page 2

A Gundagai message yesterday states that owing to heavy rains on the upper reaches of the Murrumbidgee floods are feared. The water…

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Victorian Floods

North West Champion · Thursday 28 August 1924 · page 2

The latest reports from Kooweerup indicate that the flood position has become worse. Shops and houses in the main streets are under water, in…

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