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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1929

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Notes O' Nyngan Cyclone Rages Methodist Gathering Sheep Losses

Western Age · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

After a week of mild warm weather, following the wet squally week, there came on Saturday last almost a cyclone. Past and wind raged all day and did…

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Ran Ashore in Heavy Gale Crew's Miraculous Escape SYDNEY

Western Age · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Captain Merrett, of the steamer Papinbarra, which ran ashore near Port Stevens yesterday, says the vessel encounterred terrific weather after…

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Floods in Italy Damage Railway Lines Rome

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 1

Torrential storms have played havoc with the Southern railways. A large section has been swept away at Potenza. A repair gang of ten men went out…

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The Storm

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 5

The day was hot and sultry, but ere the hour of noon had passed a souwester sprang up, and soon threatening clouds were seen scudding across…

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Flood in Many Parts

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 1

A contributor to the "Dispatch," "Professor" Walsh, gives warning of floods in many parts of the State this month. He says disastrous cyclones…

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Gales and Rain Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 2

The Signalmaster at South H[?] reported that an exceptionally str[?] easterly gale was raging. Light to heavy rain fell gener[?]…

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Big Floods Wheat Crops Saved Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 1

One of the worst floods in the Hawkesbury for years is anticipated at Windsor. The river at Windsor rose 27 feet…

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Severe Storm Wrecks Township Brisbane

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 1

The township of Comet (Queensland), was struck by a severe storm, during which practically every business suffered. Houses wore unroofed and…

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Hawkesbury Flooded Crops Ruined Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 1

Ono of the most disastrous floods in the Hawkesbury River for many yours was feared last night. A further rise of 4ft., it was stated…

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During the Storm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 1

While the sulk lasts, the temperamental clouds thicken, and during mealtimes become nimbus in character and a storm is likely to burst at…

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Obituary William Flood

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 1

The death occurred at the District Hospital on Thursday of William Flood, aged 84, after 14 days of illness. The deceased, a single man, was a…

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Obituary William Flood

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 1

An old resident at the Dubbo District in the person of William Flood died in the District Hospital last week. The deceased, who was 84 ears of age, was…

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Farmer's Awful End Riddled With Bullets Detectives Storm the Scene Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1929 · page 1

The body of John William Smith (36), farmer, of Werrimul South, was found on the road half a mile from his home, near Mildura, last night…

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Fierce Storms. 110 Points of Rain at Narromine. Hall As Big As Pigeon Eggs

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 2

Has the drought broken? If it hasn't then something else has, because Narromine experienced exceptionally severe and boisterous…

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Seaplane Saved Forced Down Gy Gale Genoa

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 28 October 1929 · page 1

It was learned today that in reply to an S.O.S. signal the tug Familla on Saturday evening found the Indian airmail seaplane safely riding the…

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Heavy Thunderstorm. Good Rainfall in Wellington District

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 October 1929 · page 3

ON Thursday night, after a close muggy day, a heavy thunder-storm passed over the district and beneficial rains fell…

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Minore Hail Storm Worst on Record

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 2

In keeping with other centres, Minore shared in last Thursday's hail storm. It was the worst storm ever experienced here—in fact, the worst farmers…

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Men Out of Work Thunderstorm Responsible Sydney

Western Age · Thursday 31 October 1929 · page 3

A thunderstorm was responsible for 1000 men being thrown out of work at the Golden Mile Mine, West Australia. Lightning struck the terminal house…

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