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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1932

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Heavy Rain Death and Damage in its Wake Perth

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1932 · page 1

Many washaways occurred during the heavy rain in Western Australia, completely, disorganising traffic in some parts…

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Latest Telegrams. Monday's News Cyclonic Storm

The Western Herald · Tuesday 20 December 1932 · page 2

A cyclonic storm at Maryborough (Queensland) yesterday, resulted in considerable damage to property. A hotel was struck by lightning and…

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Terrific Storm Brisbane

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 1

During a terrific storm which swept the township of Ilfracombe, Queensland, practically every house was unrofed. Many other buildings…

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Poundyard Trouble Storm in Teacup

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 1

When he is dissatisfied with anything in Council, Ald. Bain is not frightened to speak his mind. For instance, he told the Mayor (Ald…

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Ilfracombe Cyclone

The Western Herald · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 2

The little town of Ilfracombe presents a spectacle of devastation after the terrific cyclone. There is not a single house in the town which is…

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