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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1925

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Heavy Storms. Two Men Drowned at Orange

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 5

On Saturday a thunder storm passed over the district, 16 points of rain being registered locally. Yesterday morning there where…

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Storm at Orange Two Men Drowned

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 2

In the scattered, but severe thu[?]derstorms of Sunday last the Orange district was the Chief sufferer. Rain commenced about 1 p.m., and a…

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Fatal Storm. Tragedy at Orange Two Men Drowned

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 2

Orange on Sunday was visited by a violent thunderstorm, Although leas than two inches of rain fell, the water…

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Storm at Balranald. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 2

The most destructive storm ever known locally swept over Balranald yesterday afternoon. Several houses were unroofed, and trees and fences…

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Storm at Ealranald. Sydney

Western Age · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 2

The most destructive storm over known locally swept over Balranald yesterday afternoon. Several houses were unroofed, and trees and fences…

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German Goods. Cannot Flood the World

Western Age · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 1

Germany will not be able to flood the rest of the world with cheaply made goods, according to W. Forbes Morgan, prominent American business…

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German Goods. Cannot Flood the World

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 2

Germany will not be able to flood the rest of the world with cheaply made goods, according to W..Forbes Morgan, prominent American business man…

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Heavy Rain in Territory. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 January 1925 · page 2

Darwin reports heavy rains, which broke the great drought in the northwest of Australia, have swept right through the Northern Territory,…

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Heavy Rain in Territory. Sydney

Western Age · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 2

Darwin reports heavy rains, which broke the great drought in the northwest of Australia, have swept right through the Northern Territory…

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Floods in Queensland. Brisbane

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 6

Reports of Quensland floods are still serious. Rail communication between Townsville and Cairns has been suspended. Bridges over the Burdekin…

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Another Heavy Storm. Creeks Run Bankers

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 February 1925 · page 2

Another week-end storm passed over the district yesterday afternoon. The storm centre was to the north-west of Wellington, where rain and…

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Storm Water

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 2

Following the heavy thunder storms last week end, the gutters were filled to overflowing, and numerous signs which caused much amusement, were…

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No Motor Lights. Sequel to a Recent Sunday Afternoon's Storm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 February 1925 · page 7

On a recent Sunday afternoon heavy rain storms passed over the district and motorists travelling between Dubbo and Wellington were…

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Cyclone Visits Mumbil. Much Damage Done

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 5

From all accounts Wellington was extremely lucky that the storm, which came up from the south a little after eight o'clock on Friday…

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Sensation at Council Meeting. Wellington Municipal Council Mayor Walker Censured Before the Storm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 3

The postponed meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night, there being present, ALd. J. F. Walker (Mayor), J. Preston, J…

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Widespread Floods

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 March 1925 · page 6

It is many years since Queensland has experienced such rain as continues to fall in all areas of the State. The downpours have extended from…

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Fishing Party Caught in Storm. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 7 April 1925 · page 2

A Wellington (N.Z.) message states a party of six men went fishing in a whale bout off Wanganui, when a storm overtook thou and they decided to land…

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A Storm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 8

The sky became overcast, and there was not a breath of wind, everything was quiet and still, and there was an intense feeling as if…

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Heavy Rain. Likely to Extend Inland. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 May 1925 · page 2

The best rain since July of last year has fallen on the metropolitan area. About three inches has been recorded since Sunday night, and it is still…

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Heavy Rain. Likely to Extend Inland. Sydney

Western Age · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 2

The best rain since July of last year has fallen on the metropolitan area. About three inches has been recorded since Sunday night, and it is still…

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