Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Floods & storms, all years

North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1929

70 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 4

First Snow. Heavy Rain in London. London

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 6

Extensive floodings are reported from many areas following heavy rains during the past 24 hours. The first fall of snow for the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Storm

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 2

A heavy storm passed over Manilla district on Monday resulting in heavy rains--rather too heavy--in many places. The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Storm at Manly. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 November 1929 · page 2

The suburb of Manly suffered considerable damage from a storm on Sunday. Buildings were unroofed, trees snapped off, and fences blown down…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Sudden Storm

North West Champion · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 5

After a fairly close day yesterday a storm, preceded by a cloud of dust, swept the streets of Moree towards evening yesterday. The welcome…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Squally Weather Heavy Dust Storms

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 1

Although hot weather has not been experienced to any great degree this summer, unpleasant conditions have prevailed through recurrences of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Heavy Wind Storm. Gurley Hotel Damaged

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 2

A windstorm, accompanied, by light to fairly heavy falls of rain, passed over the town and various parts of the district last night. Boomi, with 90…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

On the Land Cyclone Metal Gates and Ringlock Fencing Weed Control the Skeleton Weed Its Identification and Control

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 2

Skeleton weed (Chondrilla Juncea), also known by such names as Naked Weed and Gum Succory, is one of the most troublesome weeds found…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

On the Land Cyclone Metal Gates and Ringlock Fencing Weed Control Devil's Claw Its Identification and Control

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 December 1929 · page 2

This weed (Martynia proboscidea) is also commonly known of Unicorn Plant, Elephant's Trunk and Ram's Horn…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cyclone Over Britain Death--Damage

Manilla Express · Friday 13 December 1929 · page 6

Several lives were lost and widespread damage caused to property on land and sea by the worst storm experienced for…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

On the Land Cyclone Metal Gates and Ringlock Fencing Weed Control Khaki Weed Its Identification and Control Khaki Weed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 December 1929 · page 2

The plant of Khaki Weed (Alternanthera echinata) is usually of a creeping habit, rooting at every Joint the branches more or leas covered…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →