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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1914

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A Severe Storm

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 6

On Christmas Day a severe storm passed over Molong, doing immense damage in its passage across the country. At McMahon's station at Amaroo…

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A Severe Storm

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

A severe storm passed over Forbes on Xmas morning. The worst sufferers were the Leslie family, of "Blink Bonnie." The tornado struck the…

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Welcome Storms

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

The town has been visited by two very welcome storms since last issue The first was on Thursday evening last when a nice little burst camp up from…

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Storm at Yeurie

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

On Thursday afternoon a heavy storm swept over Geurie unroofing many sheds and shifting all moveable articles lying about. It was felt most…

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Heavy Storm at Beni

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 January 1914 · page 1

The storm which panned over the town on Monday night increased its velocity as it swept along the Talbragar River, near Beni. Limbs were…

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A Municipal Storm

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

There was a lively scene in the Moree Municipal Council the other lay, the principal participants being Alderman S[?]tie and the town clerk,…

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Severe Gales

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 1

A gale swept over Sydney on Wednesday, and many of the suburbs suffered severely. Trees were blown down and gardens destroyed. Several,…

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An Albury Storm. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 4

A storm at Albury did considerable damage to orchards in the district. The Methodist Church at Bungowanna[?] was blown down. Poultry…

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Storm at Gunnedah. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 2

A terrific storm occurred at Gunnedah last night. In a few hours ponds became lakes, and fences were washed away. The railway line is under…

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Echoes of the '90 Flood

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 February 1914 · page 1

We are pleased to hear that Mrs. Johnstone, of the Balladoran hotel, who recently was the victim of a paralytic seizure, has very greatly…

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Sir Thomas Mitchell. His Stockade of 1832. Located by Surveyor Mullen.—on Mr. W. Gale's Land.—australian Historical Society Takes a Hand—mr. Gale Gives Nearly Four Acres.—an Obelisk to Be Erected

The Western Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

Some months back Mr. Surveyor Mullen, of Bourke, was approached by the Australian Historical Society in connection with the endeavour to…

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Disastrous Floods

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 2

Heavy floods occurred in West Australia last Monday resulting in great losses of stock at Fitzroy Crossing. Cattle were swept down to King's…

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Latest Cables. Californian Floods. London, Thursday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 4

Serious floods have occurred in California. The railroad traffic is demoralised; the streets of many cities are turned into mill races; and bridges…

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A Tale of the '90 Flood

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 6

Mrs. Andrew Dugan, who died in Coonamble last week, was a woman that Australia, and her birthplace (Ireland) had reason to be proud of…

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Some Rain Storms

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1914 · page 2

On Saturday some rain storms developed in the west, and some good falls were experienced. At Goonoo 129 points were recorded, and Curra Creek…

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Big Storm in Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 2

A terrific storm pasted over the metropolitan district on Friday night. The streets were flooded; much damage was done to property; there were…

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A Disastrous Storm Loss of Life and Property

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 4

A phenomenal storm broke over Sydney on Friday night, which was responsible for loss of life and extensive damage in property. The deluge…

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Disastrous Floods. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 2

Heavy rains have been responsible for floods in many districts. There have been many phenomenal falls— nearly 17 inches at Parramatta—and…

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A Terrific Storm. Thousands of Pounds Worth of Damage. a Man Drowned. (By Telegraph) Sydney, March 23

The Western Herald · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 2

A terrific storm occurred in the metropolitan area on Friday night, and did many thousands of pounds worth of damage…

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Tuesday Night's Storm. Damage in Business Premises

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 4

A heavy storm, or rather two storms, passed over the town on Tuesday evening. The rain was fairly heavy, and the first fall did not cease till after…

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