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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1931

177 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 5 of 9

Latest Telegraphic Information Southern Floods Further Floods Predicted Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 1

A message from Wagga states that the flood danger is over for the present at least, but many old inhabitants of the Wagga district are…

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Flood Aftermath Great Damage Done. Some Narrow Escapes

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 3

THE danger of the flood is now over, and both rivers, though still containing a good quantity of water, have fallen almost to normal…

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The Bell River's Record Flood

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 3

Our Neurea correspondent writes:— Rain! rain! beautiful rain! Rain, which never fell before, fell on Tuesday and Wednesday last to the…

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By Flood and Fire Jerilderie Threatened Building Destroyed Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 1

With flood waters rising in the business section of the town of Jerilderic, several buildings were menaced this morning by fire…

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Further Floods Feared Murray River Rising Road Blocked Between Sydney and Albury SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 1

As the result of further rain in the southern and central districts during the week-end, further floodings are feared…

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Floods at Wagga Danger Over SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 1

A message from Wagga states that Hood danger is over at least for the present although further floodings are forecasted by many old inhabitants…

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Wagga Storm Centre Another Flood Feared Wagga

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 1

A terrific storm swept over Wagga last night. It is feared that heavy rain may extend to the upper reaches of the…

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Flood Waters Tocumwal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 1

A message from tocumwal states that 300 men are engaged repairing an embankment, which threatens to collapse at any moment. Should she…

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Flood Preparations

The Western Herald · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 3

Settlers on the lower Darling and Murray are making preparations for the flood which is coming down the Rivers, so as to prevent losses of stock…

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A Bad Month. Heavy Rains and Floods. Mr. Arthur's Report

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 1

Mr. B. M. Arthur (Senior Agricultural Instructor) has tendered his Department the following report on the condition of crops, etc., in the…

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The Labor Caucus Condemns Governor Should Flood Upper House Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 July 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the State Parliamentary Labour Caucus carried a resolution to-day, expression the opinion that it was the duty of the Governor to accept…

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Flood Waters and the Aftermath

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 July 1931 · page 3

The floods of last week have left their residue of ruin and desolation, besides mind and fifth, wherever the waters broke from their natural continues to…

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Violent Gale Sweeps Coast Vessels Unable to Leave Port SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 1

A torrential downpour and violent gale swept the coast last night and this morning. At Sydney 333 points of rain were…

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Out in Storm Child Misting at Mudgee MUDGEE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 1

Vilma Nipperress aged two and a half, is missing from his parents' home at Lue, near here, in one of the most severe thunderstorms which has swept…

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Terrific Storm 3 Inches of Rain in 16 Hours. Costal Downpour. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 1

A torrential downpour and a violent gale swept the coast last night and this morning. In Sydney 333 points of rain were recorded in…

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More Good Work By Dubbo's Ambulance Brought Patient on Stretcher Over Flooded Creek

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 1

Here's another example of the great work performed by the Dubbo District Ambulance. Recently Mr. C. O. Muller, of…

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Murrumbidgee in High Flood Six Miles Wide Families Leave Homes Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 1

The Murrumbidgee River at Hay has reached a record height and is six miles wide in places. Several families have abandoned…

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Heavy Rain on Coast Big Fall in Sydney

The Western Herald · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 2

A torrential downpour and violent gale swept the coast last night and this morning. At Sydney 333 points of rain were…

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Tuesday's News. Fierce Gale in Sydney

The Western Herald · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 2

A gale raged all day yesterday and was so fierce that several ships are anchored outside the heads waiting for the weather to abate…

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Severe Storms Over the State Rains and Bitter Cold City and Suburbs Fare Badly Dubbo Escapes Wind

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 1

July 6, 1900, is spoken of by old-timers as the coldest and bleakest day on record in Dubbo. Yesterday, history made a big effort…

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