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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1937

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

Severe Storm. Resident's Narrow Escape

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 7

A heavy rainstorm, accompanied by hall and a very strong wind, passed over the town shortly after 1 p.m. yesterday, in the course of which 36 points…

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Cyclone Strikes Manilla Extensive Damage Caused

Manilla Express · Friday 10 December 1937 · page 2

Just on 1 p.m. on Wednesday a cyclone struck Manilla. It came from the west and passed due east up the Namoi River in the direction of Bendemeer. The velocity of the wind was terrific. A huge cloud of…

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