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

Northern Rivers · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1925

617 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 12 of 31

Flood Prevention (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 April 1925 · page 8

Sir,—I see by last Tuesday's "Star" that Mr. Chas. Martin has bubbled up once more on flood prevention. He says that "Commonsense" is ashamed to sign his name and…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Flood Damage. Roads and Bridges in Tomki Shire. Destruction Over £2000

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1925 · page 7

The engineer (Mr. Bamfield) submitted the following report at to-day's meeting of Tomki Shire Council:—Considerable damage has been…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

An Airship Bolts. The R. 33 Breaks From Her Moorings. Carried by Gale over Holland. Vessel Makes Heroic Struggle

Tweed Daily · Saturday 18 April 1925 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The airship R33, which was being prepared for important experiments, broke from the mooring mast at Pulham at 10 o'clock…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Flood Waters Damage to Shire

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1925 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Tomki Shire Council, the Shire Engineer reported as follows:-- Considerable damage has been…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

R33 Returns Airship Andjcrew Safe Gasbag Ripped to Shreds Buffeted by Cyclone Wide Congratulations (Reuter.) LONDON

Northern Star · Monday 20 April 1925 · page 5

The airship R33, which broke away in a gale from her mooring mast at Pulham, limped home safely after nearly 34 hours at the mercy of a…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Tomki Shire Council. Flood Waters Affect Country Roads. Requests for Repairs

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1925 · page 4

The regular meeting of Tomki Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers, Casino, on Friday. Present : Crs. D. W. Cowan (president), W. Sullivan,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Roads Damaged Flood and Traffic Conditions in Tomki Shire

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 April 1925 · page 7

CASINO, Friday.—At the last meeting of the Tomki Shire Council the engineer (Mr. Bamfield) submitted the following reports:- White's Bridge reconstruction.—In view…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Flood Prevention (To the Editor)

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 April 1925 · page 6

Sir,—One must expect, when writing on any subject, a certain amount of criticism. The public is the best judge. When I took up my pen to express my opinion…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Calm After the Storm

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 22 April 1925 · page 2

LISBON, Monday.--Twelve persons were killed and 75 wounded in the course of the recent rebellion and demonstrations in Lisbon. The position is now…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Lively Debate Stirring Scenes in French Chamber, M. Caillaux the Storm Centre

Tweed Daily · Thursday 23 April 1925 · page 3

PARIS, Tuesday.—Parlament assembled to-day in expectation of a lively debate centring on the personality of M. Caillaux (Minister for Finance), on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

A Literary Deluge

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 6

"To-day we are overwhelmed with books; the output is really astounding," said Mr. Longman, in the course of a short address at the Brisbane…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Rough Weather Mr. Mares Tells of Gales and Wind

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Mr. Mares (State Meteorologist) said to-night: "A cyclonic disturbance occupies our coastal and highland districts, and a large…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Killed in His Sleep. Storm Leads to Tragedy

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Mr. and Mrs. Crossley were driving in a car along the Maryville road, near Woodspoint, together with their two sons,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Killed in His Sleep How a Storm Led to Tragedy. Brother of Ada Crossley Meets His Death

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Mr. and Mrs. Crossley were driving a car along the Maryville road, near Woodspoint last night, together with their two sons,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Waste of Fuel. Engine Flooding. A Wrong Practice

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 April 1925 · page 7

When starting up, avoid flooding the engine. If there is an air choke and its use is necessary, then make use of it. Otherwise the air supply can…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Pope and King The Catenian Toast. Lord Mayor's Action Raises Storm and Controversy

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 28 April 1925 · page 2

LONDON, Saturday.--The "Daily Express" says that the Lord Mayor's action at the Catenian Society's banquet yesterday has raised a storm of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Flooding the Labour Market

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 29 April 1925 · page 2

At the meeting of the Byron Shire Council yesterday, a letter was received from the Minister for Labour and industry…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Imported Toys Germany Flooding Australian Market. Low Priced Goods

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 29 April 1925 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--John Leckie, a toy manufacturer, giving evidence before the Tariff Board to-day in connection with the application for increased…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Floods Cause and Prevention an Elucidation (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 April 1925 · page 13

Sir.—When I contradicted Mr. J. O'Flynn's statement that Broadwater could not be flooded, I little thought then that I would have so many misleading statements…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Flooding the Labor Market

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 2

At a meeting of the Byron Shire Council, a letter was received from the Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. E. Farrar) through Mr. W. T…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →