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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1930

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Flood Relief

Western Age · Wednesday 13 August 1930 · page 2

The lion, secretary of the Maitland Flood Relief Committee applied for financial assistance to help relieve the distress caused in the Maitland district…

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Ireland's Troubles Devastating Thunderstorm London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 1

One of the worst thunderstorms ever experienced in Ireland, broke over Dublin, and continued without cessation for thirteen hours…

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Time of Noah. Life Before the Flood. Skeleton Found at Ur

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 September 1930 · page 10

Mr. Leonard Woolley, who recently returned to England from the season's excavations at Ur, brought with him a number of interesting…

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-- 1926 Flood Scenes --

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 1

The disastrous 1826 flood is still fresh in the minds of Dubbo residents. This picture shows the swollen Macquarie River, looking from the corner of Macquarie and Bultge streets towards the white bridge, which can be seen in the distance…

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1926 Flood Scenes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 1

Another view showing the huge body of water which rushed down the Macquarie River. This picture was taken from the corner of Macquarie and Talbragar streets, looking towards, the railway bridge…

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"Fibrolite" Cottages Resist Tornado Cyclone at Cabramatta

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 10

The terrific cyclonic storm that swept the cabramatta district in early september, ranks as one of the most sever in history. Lashed by the fury of the…

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Heavy Rain Stops Airmen Flights to Australia Constantinople

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 9 October 1930 · page 1

The airmen, Bickthorne and Chabot and solo flier, Hill, who are attempting record flights to Australia, are held up by heavy, rain…

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The Weather. Heavy Rain Over Week-End

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 October 1930 · page 2

THE whole of the State was visited by good soaking rain during the week-end, which will do a great amount of good. At Wellington the…

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Heavy Rain on South Coast and Tablelands Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 October 1930 · page 1

Light to heavy rain was recorded generally over the State during the week-end, except in the northern section of the western division…

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A Flood Area

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 6

Apropos the flooding at Gibson's corner the President (Cr. Townsend) at the Gilgandra Council meeting last week said that something must be…

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Heavy Rain. in Western District. 62 Points at Narromine; 75 at Trangie

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 2

Heavy rain was recorded throughout the West during the week, when the following falls were recorded, ending 9 &.m. on Thursday…

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A Deluge of Oil. Over-supply in U.S.A.

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 6

American petrol interests are much perturbed just now over the deluge of crude oil flowing and being pumped from thousands of oil bores, which are…

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18 DROWNED Schooner Struck By Mountainous Waves Leaving Harbour in Storm Vancouver

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 November 1930 · page 1

The crew of 18 was drowned when the schooner "Brooklyn", which capsized and sank when struck by two mountainous waves, while steaming out…

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Great Gales Devastation in Europe Floods Follow Torrential Rain London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 4

Great gales and torrential rain are raging over the whole of Western Europe, involving floods and destruction of property. Many vessels are in…

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Great Gales Devastation in Europe Floods Follow Torrential Rain

Western Age · Wednesday 26 November 1930 · page 4

Great gales and torrential rain are raging over the whole of Western Europe, involving floods and destruction of property. Many vessels are in…

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The Bell Cup Alexander's Century Friday's Storms Disorganise

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1930 · page 4

The last match of the first round commenced on Saturday in fine weather. Unfortunately, the rain of the previous day had so affected the ant bed and turf…

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News of Nyngan Disastrous Fire—Rain and Storms—"Minnie" Golf — Convent Bazaar—Death of Old Nyngan Ex-Resident—Personal Personal

Western Age · Wednesday 3 December 1930 · page 2

Mrs. R. A. Giddy has returned home with her baby girl, who has been seriously ill in Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney. The child is now out of…

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News of Nyngan Disastrous Fire--Rain and Storms--"Minnie" Golf--Convent Bazaar--Death of Old Nyngan Ex-Resident--Personal Personal

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 December 1930 · page 6

Mrs. R. A. Giddy has returned home with her baby girl, who has been seriously ill in Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney. The child is now out of…

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Australian Butter Will Not Flood Canada Market Ottawa

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 December 1930 · page 1

There is absolutely no danger that the Canadian market will be flooded with Australian butter. Trade Commissioner MacGregor stated to-day,…

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"Minnie" Golf Causes Another Storm in Tea-cup Aldermen Cross Swords

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 2

"Minnie" golf canted another storm in a tea-cup at Tuesday night's Council meeting, when Ald. White wanted the Civic Fathers to…

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