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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1925

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Flood Rains Deluge in Northern Queensland SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 3

Heavy rains continue to fall causing rivers to rise in the north of Queensland. At 8 'o'clock last night at Townsville, for 48 hours, 7 inches…

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Storm and Floods Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 1

Tropical storms did heavy damage in Melbourne and around the country centres of this State yesterday, Junee and Lismore were floo[?]The…

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A Big Thunderstorm

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 2

During a terrific thunderstorm which [?]sed over the metropolitan [?] last night the lightning struck the residence of Mr. Frank Ellis, Penshurst…

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[?]Isastrous Cyclone. Chinchilla

North West Champion · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 2

[?] cyclone occurred at [?] Queensland. on Saturday [?] Catholic Church was [?] and a girl in the building…

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Lismore Flooded 12 Inches of Rain Recorded in a Week SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 1

Lismore reports that rain continues to fall, despite the slight drop in the river, the town will probably he flooded. Many of the low-lying parts of…

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Flood Rains in the Lismore District Streets Two Feet Under Water SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 1

The Lismore district has not yet seen the last of flood rain. A torrential downpour commenced at 3 o'clock yesterday and continued throughout…

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More Floods at Lismore

North West Champion · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 2

The Lismore district has not yet seen the last of the flood rains. A te[?]ential downfall commenced at 3 o'clock yesterday morning and…

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Sydney Deluged Terrific Downpour Many Suburbs Flooded Train Traffic Suspended SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 May 1925 · page 2

The people of the metropolis awakened this morning to see a clear sky and no rain. Nearly eighteen inches fell between Saturday afternoon and…

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To-day's Wires. Metropolis Deluged. Eight Inches of Rain. Landslides and Floods. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 11 May 1925 · page 2

The metropolis managed this morning to see a clear sky, with no rain. Nearly eight inches of rain fell between Saturday afternoon and ten…

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After Sydney's Deluge a Picture of What May Be

North West Champion · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 3

From the London press, June 1 (perhaps): Sydney, May 30. Election day has been like all the days of the past month. Mr. Mares, as usual,…

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Floods at Windsor

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 7

Damage was done at Windsor as a result of the recent heavy rain, which was followed by floods. The damage is estimated at £15,000…

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Hawkesbury Flood

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 2

The Hawkesbury River flood waters are now receding. At North Richmond bridge last night, the water had fallen 15 feet and communication by road…

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Violent Storm Tram and Train Services Disorganised

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1925 · page 3

Sydney experienced another terrific storm on Monday afternoon, stated to be the most intensive for 10 years. At Mosman 370 points of rain fell…

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Late Telegrams. Floods in South. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1925 · page 2

Floods are threatening Monaro and the Southern Tablelands, where heavy rain has been falling since Monday. At Queanbeyan the river broke over…

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Wagga Flood

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1925 · page 2

The latest news from the Wagga district estimates the losses by floods throughout the district at £100,000. There is still considerable anxiety at…

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Narrandera Flood

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1925 · page 2

The flood waters at Narrandera, after remaining stationary for a while, have commenced to [?]de slowly…

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Floods at Wagga Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 June 1925 · page 1

At Wagga the flood water have reached the maximum height of 27 feet. At Narrandera yesterday after remaining stationary for a while they…

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Wagga Floods. Wagga

North West Champion · Thursday 4 June 1925 · page 2

The flood waters readied the [?] mum height of 27 feet at Narrand[?] yesterday afternoon. They then remained stationary, for a while, and…

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Late Telegrams. Heavy Rainfalls. More Floods Reported. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 June 1925 · page 2

Heavy falls of rain have been recorded at Goulburn, Canberra. Queanbeyan. Braidwood and Bungendore. At Goulburn the water is higher than has…

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Great Floods! Widespread Devastation Coastal Rivers Running High Loss of Life Reported Damages Along the Seaboard. More Flood Rains Predicted Towns Isolated and Boats Rushing to Rescue. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 June 1925 · page 2

Widespread floods, with, unprecedented damage, have been caused by a sudden rise in the coastal and inland rivers during the past 24 hours. North Coast and Southern tablelands appear to have…

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