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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1938

62 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 4

Floodlight Rates at Cowra

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 6

Before Cowra Municipal [?] recently were recommendations [?] by the Electricity Committee in [?] spect of a new basis of charges [?]…

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Camp Flooded Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 1

More than 20 railway men were flooded out of their camps at Wollongong yesterday. A Union organiser said the men…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Dipping of Sheep for External Parasites Some Important Precautions

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 3

The full measure of protection cannot be obtained from any sheep dip unless the sheep be dipped thoroughly and the…

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Storm for "Suez" Increases Budget

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 2

A most spectacular desert cyclone effect was assured for "Suez" when Darryl F. Zanuck increased the budget for this…

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Land Notes (Cyclone Gates and Fences Protection of Hay From Mice

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 6

Of the many devices and suggestions that have been put forward from time to time to cope with mice by preventing their entering…

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Storms and Hail

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 2

Mr. Inigo Jones' forecast that storms would be experienced about October 8 to 10th came true. The first storm in Manilla…

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Driving in a Thunderstorm

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 3

Motorists are often alarmed when driving in a thunderstorm in case their cars arc struck, by lightning. The opinion has been expressed that people…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Wheat Crop Prospects Review of Position Up to 14th OCTOBER, 1938

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 7

The following survey of the present position and prospects of the wheat crop in Now South Wales. was modified by ruins…

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Driving in the Storm

North West Champion · Monday 24 October 1938 · page 4

Motorists are of[?] when driving in at[?]dered when driving in a thunder in case their cars are [?]…

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Train Kills Storm Troopers. Berlin

North West Champion · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 2

A small-gauge train crashed into a motor bus full of storm troopers at Genthin, killing nine and injuring thirteen…

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Severe Storm at Nyngan. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 2

When a severe storm passed over Nyngan on Saturday, roofs were torn from houses and sheds, and galvanised iron was blown about like sheets of…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences Pastoral Marketing of Fat Lambs Importance of Careful Handling

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 November 1938 · page 7

When droving fat lambs to trucks it is of advantage to leave the lambs with their mothers until they arrive at the…

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Wheat Badly Damaged Cyclone Storm SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 1

A cyclonic storm which passed over North Star, two miles from Boggabilla, yesterday, was responsible for great damage to wheat crops…

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Cyclonic Storm, Whene Crops Damaged

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 3

Several [?] over parts of the district on Thursday…

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Latest Telegraphic and Cable News Storm at North Star Great Damage to Wheat and Buildings. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 2

A cyclonic storm which passed over North Star, two miles from Boggabilla was responsible for great damage to wheat crops…

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Storms

Manilla Express · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 3

Sultry and stormy weather prevailed during the past week. On Sunday a storm swept the district In town only 7 points were…

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Fierce Gale LONDON, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 November 1938 · page 1

A fierce gale which swept the British Isles, resulted in thirteen deaths and many injuries. Many small steamers were washed…

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Thirteen Deaths. Fierce British Gales. London

North West Champion · Thursday 24 November 1938 · page 2

A fierce gale, which swept the British Isles, resulted in 13 deaths and many injured. Many small steamers were washed ashore and the…

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Severe Storm at North Star. Wheat Damaged. Cars Bogged

North West Champion · Monday 28 November 1938 · page 2

At North Star yesterday afternoon a severe storm broke over the district, two inches of rain falling in less than an hour. Much of the…

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More Heavy Rain

North West Champion · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 4

On Monday afternoon a heavy storm passed over Moree and 74 points were registered in a little over an hour. Some hall fell during the…

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