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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1928

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Storms and Stagnation

Manilla Express · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

These two conditions do not accompany each other, but the stagnation often follows the storms according to residents of…

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More Floods Inigo Jones' Forecast

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 3

The great sunspot group Zeta is now passing over the sun's limb, and the intricate group lots is close behind [?]. This means, writes Mr. Luigo Janes…

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When Floods Come Narrabri Council Looks, Ahead

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 1

"That this Council purchase a boat to be kept at the Narrabri Creek for emergency in case of flood drowning etc., and may be hired…

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Flood Aftermath

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 2

An epidemic of disease has followed the floods in the Junee. district, and during the weekend the deaths of three children were reported…

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Fireball in Storm

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 1

During a heavy storm which passed over the city and suburbs last night a fireball tore through the home of Mrs. Sam. Hudson, of…

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Flood Damage

Manilla Express · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

A Gunnedah message states "The request for a grant to repair damage to roads by recent heavy rains, made to Mr…

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Latest Telegrams Queensland Floods 150 People Rescured Appalling Damage at Mt. Morgan Brisbane

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 1

A Rockhampton message states that tremendous damage has resulted from the recent [?]avy floods, following torrential rains. The police…

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Queensland Floods

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

All low-lying portions of Brisbane have again been under water, as the result of heavy ruins. Owing to water being over Bowen Bridge…

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Queensland Floods. Brisbane

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

It is feared that there has been a tragedy as a result of the floods that have occurred at Dundalba at the farm of R. Baker, who with his wife…

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Queensland Flood More Bodies Located. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

A message from Dun[?] (Qld.) states that nine cotton pickers who were employed on the farm of a man named Baker, are missing. They…

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Queensland Floods

Manilla Express · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 5

Latest reports show that the Queensland floods have wrought more havoc than was at first estimated. Many had to flee from…

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Queensland Floods

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

Reports from the flooded areas in Queensland state that a tragedy, eclipsing the one at Gcelobera, when seven people were drowned, has…

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Queensland Floods

Manilla Express · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

Even yet there are daily reports of further damage caused by floods in Queensland. Cotton crops have been flattened and…

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Rockhampton Floods

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 2

A message from Rockhampton states that as the flood waters begin to recede the appalling losses are being realised. In places In the Dawson…

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Heavy Rain 2½ Inches at Uln

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 1

Any doubts as to winter herbage and stabilisation of the wheat crops were effectively dispelled on Tuesday evening. A change was noticed on…

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Terrific Storm in Sydney Shop Windows Blown In SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 1

Tremendous damage was caused along the coast by last night's storm, also in the city and suburbs. At times the wind attained a velocity of…

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The Gale Sydney

Manilla Express · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 3

A terrific gale has swept the coast of N.S.W. during the past 24 hours extending to the northern Tablelands and North Slopes…

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Flood Warnings

Manilla Express · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 2

Flood warnings were issued on Tuesday night to Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Armidale, Inverell, Tamworth, and Wagga…

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Flood Water Damage

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 3

Mr H. W. MacDonald complained to the Shire Council of damage to his gate by flood water. He was practically blocked…

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Any Port in a Storm

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 July 1928 · page 2

"You're the nicest girl in the joint, Anna"— "My name isn't Anna." "Don't interrupt—anna-m goin' to take you over to the bet. an buy you the best cocktail they make."…

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