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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1930

78 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 4

Fierce Storm. Perth

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 2

During a fierce electrical storm which swept through the south-east agricultural districts, damage was caused to crops, houses and fences…

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Destructive Storm. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 5

During a heavy storm in the south-east agricultural districts of West Australia, considerable damage was done to stock, crops, houses, trees and…

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The Weather Thunderstorm in Town Sultry Conditions

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 1

The stormy, humid weather of last week culminated in thundering conditions on Sunday when abort sharp showers fell, 34 points being…

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Local Storms

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon showed parts of the Namoi and Halls Creek that rain had not wholly departed from off the face of the…

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W. A. Storms

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 2

Fearful storms in Western Australia have done great damage to crops, destroyed fences, and overthrown houses. An area twenty…

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On the Land Cyclone Metal Gates and Rinclock Fencing Woolgrowers' Representative Appointment for Overseas. Information And Co-Ordination

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 2

Appointment of Mr. W. P. Devereux us Australian Woolgrowers' Representative overseas is a notable development of our…

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Heavy Rain Manilla District Benefits

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 2

The whole of Manilla District had recorded splendid falls of rain. In some places the falls have been very heavy and much…

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Heavy Hail Storm 225 Points in Half an Hour

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 1

Tropical activity seems to have existed over most of the State within the last few days and as a result heavy rains have been recorded in…

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Heavy Rain

Manilla Express · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 2

A storm accompanied by heavy rain fell up Hall s Creek way on Wednesday afternoon. At some places on Upper Hall's Creek it…

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On the Land Cyclone Metal Gates and Ringlock Fencing Weed Control Cockspur or Saucy Jack Its Identification and Control

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 2

This so-called thistle, Cockspur or Saucy Jack (Centaurea Melitensis, Linn), has yellow flowers and is also known as Burr, Yellow burr, and…

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

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 2

Nut grass (Cyperus Rotundus) is a perennial grass-like plant, with a creeping root stock which forms, here and there, small dark-coloured…

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Yesterday's Storm Streets Cleaned and Tanks Filled

North West Champion · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 4

The heavy storm that passed [?] Moree yesterday afternoon at al[?] 4 o'clock was as welcome as the "flowers in May." It not only replenished…

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

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 2

Caltrops' (Tribulus terrestrls) unlike many of our worst weeds, is not an importation, but is a native of New South Wales. It is sometimes…

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"The Impending Storm"

Manilla Express · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 4

Such is the title of a book from the pen of Somerset de Chair the 18 year old son of Governor de Chair and from the…

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On the Land Cyclone Metal Gates and Ringlock Fencing Weed Control Paddy's Lucerne Its Identification and Control

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 2

Paddy's Lucerne (sida rhombifolia) If of a slender or twiggy habit and varies from 2 to 4 feet in height. The leaves are simple, with saw-like…

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Flood Waters Coastal Railway Damage

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 6

Two empty carriages were telescoped early this morning between Heron's Creek and Wauchopo, on the North Coast, where the flood waters…

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On the Land. Cyclone Metal Gates and Ringlock Fencing Weed Control Mullein or Shepherd's Blanket

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 2

Mullein (Verbascum Thapsis) or Shepherd's blanket, is a stout, erect, densely white, wooly biennial plant. The stem is unbranched, or with one…

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Latest Cables Devastating Storm. 220 Perish. Tokio

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 3

Two hundred and twenty persons were killed in a devastaing storm which struck Saghalin. Only 25 vessels of the large fishing…

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220 Killed Terrific Storm at Chinese Seaport. Tokio

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 1

Two hundred and twenty people were killed in a devastating storm, which struck Saghalin. Only 25 vessels of the large fishing fleet were…

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On the Land Cyclone Metal Gates and Ringlock Fencing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 2

This page is of special interest to the man on the land in the North-West, and will contain information treated in a suitable and practical manner. Notes issued every week by the direction of the Minister of Agriculture will be featured, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department…

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