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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1921

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Bourke to Be Flooded

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 5

The Bourke people are reconciling themselves that the town is to be flooded, and it will be a big flood too. On Saturday the water was slowing…

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Floods in the Darling

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 2

Floods—real floods—in the Darling are of rare occurrence. It is 31 years since Bourke was last flooded out, and the previous flood in the town was in…

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Bourke Cemetery. Protection Against Flood

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon last a public meeting of residents was held in the Park to discuss the question of "banking in" the cemetery so as to protect…

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Rivers in Flood

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 August 1921 · page 2

The snow waters, augmented by the heavy rains at the head of the Macquarie and Boll brought both these rivers down in flood on Friday…

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Notices of Flood

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 August 1921 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Warren Council Ald. Tompson moved that the District Works Officer at Dubbo he written to asking if there was a river…

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Wilcannia Flooded

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 4

The flood in the Darling River has now reached Wilcannia, and it will increase in volume for another week. The river is now shout 34 feet, and,…

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Can Droughts Be Predicted? Problem of the Anti-cyclone

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 September 1921 · page 7

Is the anti-cyclone a friend or an enemy as far as Australia is concerned? To the average man or woman it is nothing more or less than a technical…

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Safe in a Thunderstorm How to Manage It

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 September 1921 · page 6

Here are some instructions as to what to do and what not to do in a thunder storm. They are issued by the State Fire Marshal of Louisiana, and quoted…

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Heavy Storm

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 October 1921 · page 2

Alter the warm day on Thursday another change act in on Friday, morning and during the afternoon a heavy rain storm came up from the west…

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Cyclone at Bodangora Considerable Damage Done

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 October 1921 · page 2

On Friday morning last-light rain fell at Bodangora, but cleared toward midday, the and coming out warm, but toward evening it was seen a storm was…

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Liquor Flood in U.S.A. (Published by Arrangement.) "Dry" Law Flouted

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 2

The New York "Tribune" says: A canvas of the liquor situation made by correspondents of "The Tribune" in important cities in all parts…

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Liquor Flood in U.S.A. "Dry" Law Flouted

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 7

The New York "Tribune" says:—"A canvas of the liquor situation made by correspondents of 'The Tribune' in important cities in all parts…

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Storm at Gollan

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 2

A heavy storm struck the Gollan district one day last week, and considerable damage was done to some of the wheat crops. Mrs. Rowe was one…

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Liquor Flood in U.S.A. "Dry" Law Flouted. [Published by Arrangement.]

The Western Herald · Wednesday 23 November 1921 · page 2

The New York "Tribune" says:— "A canvas of the liquor situation made by correspondents of "The Tribune" in important cities in all…

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Heavy Storms

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 November 1921 · page 2

A heavy thunder and rain storm passed over the southern portion of the district on Saturday morning. The storm worked up from the west, and in a very…

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Cyclonic Storm at Burrendong

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 November 1921 · page 2

A cyclonic storm struck Burrendong on Saturday morning, the wind blowing with terriffic force. The storm came from the west, and was accompanied by…

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Local & General. Big Storm at Wellington

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 29 November 1921 · page 2

A heavy rainstorm, accompanied by a high wind, broke over Wellington town and district on Saturday morning The gallies and gutters overflowed, and…

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ELONG. Hall Storm

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 December 1921 · page 7

Last week two hall storing occurred, and Messrs. Keely Bros.' property was struck by both. The damage done to their wheat crops was very serious,…

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Quarter of A Century Ago, Cyclone at Ellengerah

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 December 1921 · page 2

Reminescences of Warren of a quarter of a century ago now being Published in Warren "Herald" has the following:—On the afternoon of the 16th November…

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W. C. Gale

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 December 1921 · page 2

Mr. Will, Gale's premises at corner of Anson and Richard Street is well stocked with grocery and produce, and all orders receive best attention both…

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