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Northern Rivers · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1928

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Floods Likely. Mares' Prediction

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 2

Sydney, Tuesday. -- Mr. Mares, State Meteorologist, states that New South Wales is likely to have a repetition the disastrous floods of last month…

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Flooding of the Richmond (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 3

Sir.—A few inaccuracles crept into the report of the deputation to Colonel Bruxner regarding the flooding of the Richmond River. What I wished to state…

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Floods Likely. Heavy Rain in Parts. Disturbance Developing

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

The State Meteorologist (Mr. Mores) said last night that heavy rain was expected in many parts of the State, and he expects floods to occur…

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More Floods? Very Likely, Says Mr. Mares. Heavy Rain in Parts

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— According to Mr. Mares, indications at present point to the fact that N.S.W. is likely to have a repetition of the…

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Expects Floods in Parts

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday:—The State Meteorologist (Mr. Mares) said to–night that heavy rain was expected in many parts of the State, and he expects floods…

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Temora Flooded

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

TEMORA, Tuesday:— Torrential rains have resulted in the flooding of portions of the town and the water has filled cellars and shops in…

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Repetition Likely of Disastrous Floods

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--Mr. Mares, Government Meteorologist, states that New South Wales is likely to have a repetition of the disastrous floods of…

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Coraki Council Flood Damage to Terrace

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Coraki Municipal Council was held on Monday night, there being present Aldermen Benaud (Mayor), Jno. Hile, Jno…

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Floods Possible Meteorologist's Forecast Heavy Rainfall Repetition of Last Month Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 5

According to the State Meteorologist (Mr. Mares) indications at present point to the fact that New South Wales is likely to have…

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Namoi Flooded Alarm at Gunnedah Weather Clears a Little

Tweed Daily · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—News from Gunnedah this morning stated the Namoi River there had risen 23 feet 6 inches, alarming the residents…

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Drought and Floods

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. Peter Comisky, formerly of Casino, writing from Central Queensland, states ns follows:—While the coast of Queensland had from 20 inches to six…

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Flood Rains in Victoria. Floods Inevitable. Melbourne

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 5

Torrential rains have fallen in the Gippsland district, and a large area of low lying land is already submerged. Serious floods are feared should the…

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Rain in Gippsland. Bad Floods Expected

Tweed Daily · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday:— Rain fell in the Gippsland district (Victoria), throughout the night and one of the worst floods in history is expected to…

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Fears of Flood. Gippsland Safe

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

Sydney, Friday.--Fears of a big flood in Gippsland, Victoria, have been allayed owing to the cessation of rain…

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Floods Unlikely. in Gippsland District

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Fears of a big flood in the Gippsland district are now allayed owing to the cessation of the rain…

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Competition Results A. Grade "Floodtime"

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 7

Highly commanded:—Dossie Robinson, Mullumbimby. Joan Howarth, McKee's Hill. Lawrence Ryan, McKee's Hill. Mary Miller, Bonalbo…

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"Flood-time"

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 7

A beautiful summer's evening, with a sky of azure blue dotted here and there with magnificent clouds, which seem to resemble large quantities of…

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Drought and Floods

The Kyogle Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 1

Mr. Peter Comisky, formerly of Kyogle writing from Central Queensland, states as follows:--While the coast of Queensland had from 20…

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Flood Cycles

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 8

Mr. Inigo Jones writes to the Grafotn "Examiner" as follows:— "Rumor hath it that I have predicted a flood bringing 3ft of water into Queen street…

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Floods and Boats

Northern Star · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 10

Mr. N. C. Hewitt writes:— "Apropos of the recent high flood at Kyogle, when a flood boat was requisitioned from Casino, and was transported there…

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