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, 1929

898 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 3 of 45

No Abatement Queensland Floods Further Torrential Rain Sugar Cane Damaged

Tweed Daily · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 3

BRISBANE, Thursday:--Torrential rain again fell on the tropical coast during the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. to-day, Cardwell registering…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Unending Queensland Rains Flood Danger Past People Vacate Homes Brisbane

Northern Star · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

Torrential rain again fell on the tropical coast during the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. to-day, Cardwell registering seven inches, Ingham…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Heavy Rain at Tenterfield Tenterfield

Northern Star · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 6

Heavy rain began to fall early this morning and it has been raining steadily ever since. There is every indication of further heavy…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Fine Storms Follow Heat Wave

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

On Wednesday last the mercury registered 103 degrees, and following the heat storms worked up. On Thursday afternoon there was a heavy storm, 60…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tuesday's Storm. Damage at Grafton

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

Parts of Grafton caught the full force of the severe storm on Tuesday afternoon, and damage was sustained by roofs of buildings. The wind was…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Queensland Floods

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 4

BRISBANE, Friday:--The railway between Townsville and Cairns was still blocked by floods to-day. A message received by the Commissioner for…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Flood Rainbows Heat and Storm Sign Giant Chinese Hans

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

A lady in Longreach writes to Mr. Inigo Jones, of Bureau of Seasonal Forecasting, Brisbane, as follows:—Dear Mr. Jones.—As you were so…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Flood Rainbows Heat and Storm Sign Giant Chinese Hand

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

A lady in Longreach writes to Mr. Inigo Jones, of Bureau of Seasonal Forecasting, Brisbane, as follows:— Dear Mr. Jones.—As you were so…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

End of Drought. Good Seasons to 1932 More Heat and Storms

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

The drought is now practically over, says Mr. Inigo Jones. At present more rain is likely, and slightly cooler conditions. In a few days further hot…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

End of Drought Good Seasons to 1932 More Heat and Storms

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

The drought is new practically over, says Mr. Laigo Jones. M present more rain is likely, and slightly cooler conditions. In a few days further hot…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Floods Subsiding Position in Queensland Central West Benefits

Tweed Daily · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 3

BRISBANE, Sunday.--The flood waters on the tropical coast are sudsiding and it is expected mail trains will be able to run between…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Waters Subsiding Queensland Floods Brisbane

Northern Star · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 6

The flood waters on the tropical coast are subsiding and it is expected that the mail trains will be able to run between Townsville and Cairns…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Engulfed by Flood Queensland Inundations Man Drowned

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 3

BRISBANE, Monday Railway, services in North Queensland were still interrupted to-day as the result of the Herbert and Burdekin Rivers being…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Queensland Floods Brisbane

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 6

Railway services in North Queensland were still interrupted to-day as the result of the Herbert and Burdekin Rivers being over the bridges…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Flood Victim Fatality at Ingham Ingham

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 5

While endeavouring to cross the Herbert bridge with two other men shortly after noon to-day, Henry Zielke was swept off by the flood…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Weather Rivers Subside North Queensland Floods Train Services Resume

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 2

BRISBANE, Tuesday: --With the cessation of rain in North Queensland the flooded rivers have subsided and the railway line today was clear for the first…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Rain Ceases Flood Waters Receding Brisbane

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 10

With the cessation of rain in North Queensland, the flooded rivers have subsided and the railway line to-day was clear for the first time in a…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Storm Forecast In Federal Parliament

Tweed Daily · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- Mr. William Hughes ex-Prime Minister forecasts stormy when the Federal Parliament resumes, consequent on…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Late Next Month Height of Wet Season Storm Rains Now Due

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 2

A considerable outburst of activity has taken place on the sun, and in a few days will be in its most effective position, as effecting south-western…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Late Next Month Height of Wet Season Storm Rains Now Due

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 2

A considerable outburst of activity has taken place on the sun, and in a few days will be in its most effective position, as effecting south-western…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →