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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1931

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Cyclone at Casino

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 6

Considerable damage was done by a windstorm in the Casino district on Tuesday. The new building of the Church of England at Yorklea was…

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Cyclone Threatening In Federal Labor Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. J. M. Martin, selected Labor candidate for Parkes, referring to the somewhat conflicting reports in the morning papers as to what actually…

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Storm-Beaten Crops Good Save by Auto-header

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 4

Last October, Mr. Harry Compton, of "Comobella," near Wellington, had several hundred acres of the best looking wheat…

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Three Men Killed by Lightning During Severe Storm in Queensland Brisbane

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 1

During a severe storm at Goombungee (Queensland), John Lan (58), and August Manteit (40), were struck dead by lightning, while Albert Collier (60),…

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Three Men Killed by Lightning During Severe Storm in Queensland

Western Age · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 1

During a severe storm at Goombungee (Queensland), John Lau (58), and August Manteit (40), were struck dead by lightning, while Albert Collier (60),…

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Heavy Rain Throughout New South Wales Floods Expected Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 1

Widespread rain fell over New South Wales during the week-end, and heavy falls are likely on the South Coast to-day, with a possibility of…

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Heavy Coastal Rain Floods Feared

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 1

Very heavy rain was recorded on the Upper North Coast during the past. 24 hours and at many places several inches were registered…

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Flood Menace Serious Position on North Coast Large Areas Under Water GRAFTON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 1

The flood menace on the North Coast is more serious to-day as heavy rain continues to fail. Several far northern rivers are rising and large areas…

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Flood Waters Recede Position Brighter Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

The flood waters, which have, caused such devastating damage on the North Coast, are gradually receding, leaving a trail of driftwood and silt…

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Big Floods Many Homeless in Lismore Serious Damage in Brisbane Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

Flood waters in Queensland and on the North Co[?] of New South Wales are gradually receding. Tremendous damage has been done…

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Big Floods Many Homeless in Lismore Serious Damage in Brisbane

Western Age · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 1

Flood waters in Queensland and on the North Coast of New South Wales are gradually receding. Tremendous damage has been done…

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Miniature Golf Miss Gale Again

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 1

The dust and rain storms on Saturday spoilt play in the afternoon, and [?] roads led to the Wobbles course at the [?] Empire Hall. There everything…

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Severe Storms Heavy Falls in the District Telephone Lines Damaged

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

SINCE the commencement of the week the weather conditions have been most trying, and the atmosphere was heavily laden with…

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GEURIE Passing Storms

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

Weather conditions have been very sultry during the past few weeks. During Monday and Tuesday evenings thunderstorms passed over parts of this…

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Local & General News Cyclone Hits Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

Not the usual kind of cyclone, but a cyclone of Shoe and Slipper Values at the Ladies' Shoe Parlour, Talbragar Street. Genuine Pump Sole Shoes for…

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Life's Storms

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 8

Should life's storms be blowing gusty, or the road be hot and dusty, Don't give up and pull a face all glum ami blue!…

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Newest Storm Coats

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 3

The above illustration shows Billie Dove, lovely Warner Bros,' First National star, who has made such a hit in "Sweethearts and Wives," wearing one…

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"The Storm" and "His First Command."

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 2

Talkie fans will have a feast of thrills at the Alexander Theatre to-night and to-morrow night, when Bill Boyd will feature in "His First…

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Severe Storm Hailstones Kill Sheep Great Damage Done. Wagga

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 1

One of the heaviest storms On re- cord struck the Wagga district yes- terday. Hailstones resembling large blocks…

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Newest Storm Coats

Western Age · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 1

The above illustration shows Billie Bove lovely Warner Bros.' First National star, who has made such a hit in "Sweethearts and Wives," hearing one…

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