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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1918

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Another Queensland Cyclone

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 5

Innisfail, an important sugar-growing centre on the Johnstone River, Queensland was laid low by the cyclone on Sunday. Practically every house in…

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Heavy Rain

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 1

A heavy storm passed over the highland in the northern side of the river at Ballimore on Friday last. At Mr. Booth's "Mascot," 150 points were…

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Flood at Boubke

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 1

Last week Bourke "Herald" reported that thoro was a big flood in the Paroo, which appeared to exceed all records. The countryside was under…

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The War. the Austrian Offensive. Italians Regain Territory Heavy Fighting on the Flood. Ed Piave River. Serious Food Riots in Vienna. Council of Vienna Workers Demand Cessation of War. American Troops Cross the Marne and Take Prisoners London, Thursday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 2

A Reuter message via Vancouver reports: The Italians have regained all territory from Zenson to Fossetta canal. A United Service message from…

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From the War Zone. Private Tom Gale

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 2

Writing to his brother, Mr. W. C. Gale, under date April 29, from France, says:— "Things have quietened down for…

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floods in Austria Vienna Meatless Allied Advance French And Italians Pursuing The Austrians London, July 12

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 July 1918 · page 3

A Reuter message says "Vienna newspapers give further details, of the heavy, cautinuous rates and serious floods in Austria and south Germany…

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Caught in Flood Waters Accident at Apsley

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 4

A sensational occurrence happened at J. T. O'Brien's "Hillgrove," Apsley, at midday to-day, whereby Mr. J. T. O'Brien had a very narrow escape, and…

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Hail Storm

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 1

A severe hailstorm passed over this district at 6 p.m. yesterday, The hall was the largest over seen by most, Dubbo residents. The storm lasted…

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Yesterday's Storm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 October 1918 · page 6

The storm which passed over Wellington and district yesterday afternoon, while doing a great amount of good in some cases, also did some damage…

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Storm at Ballimore

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 1

As in all other centres, Ballimore people have been praying for rain. On Wednesday they believed their prayers would be answered, as the sky became…

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Flood in Bathurst

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 4

A story of exceptional violence, accompanied by hail and a high wind, together with thunder and lightning, broke over Bathurst at 5 o'clock on…

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Cyclone Strikes Byrock

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 December 1918 · page 2

A terrific wind storm, which blow with cyclonic force, struck Byrock which is the junction station for Bourke and Brewarrina last night. Houses were…

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Cyclone Strikers Byrock

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 1

On Sunday the Little town of Byrock between [?] and Bourke, was struck by a terrific tyelone, Which raxed many of the business placed and…

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Storm Rains

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 1

On Sunday there were storms all over the weet, with light falls of rats. The following registrations are announced Dubbo 14. Narromine 10…

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Violent Dust and Rain Storm

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 December 1918 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon last at about 5 p.m. a very thick dust storm from the west passed over the town. The wind was of a fierce nature and a…

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The [?]Yrock Cyclone

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 1

[?] M[?] wife of Mr. Mason, who [?] charge of the Government pump[?] plant at Byrock-- writing to Mr. Parker, of this office, tells of the…

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Dust Storm

The Western Herald · Wednesday 18 December 1918 · page 2

One of the most disagreeable duststorms that we have experienced for a good many years, struck Bourke on Friday, evening last. The storm came…

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Storm in the Co[?]cil. Winding Up the Y[?]s Business. Ald. McLEOD Says He[?]l Resign

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 December 1918 · page 5

After a years partial tran[?]y and [?]dermanie brotherly love, [?]ouncil [?]ound up its last meeting of year [?]ith a stormy outburst, the [?]…

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