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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1934

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YEOVAL Fury of the Storm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 November 1934 · page 4

A VERY heavy storm broke over the district on Thursday last, with terrific thunder and lightning, rain continuing almost all day on…

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NEUREA. "Wild Night of Storm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 November 1934 · page 4

A WILD and boisterous storm passed over the district last Wednesday night. All day the atmosphere was close and heavy, and the sky was…

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Flood Position Acute At Narrandera

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1934 · page 1

A message from Narrandera to-day stated that the flood position had become more acute, the river rising to 25 feet seven inches. The water spread…

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FLOODS Acute Position at Narrandera Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 November 1934 · page 1

A message from Narrandera to-day stated that the flood position had become more acute, the river rising to 25 feet 7 inches. The…

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Murrumbidgee and Murray in Flood Widespread Inundation

Western Age · Friday 2 November 1934 · page 1

The flood waters at Wagga have gradually subsided and the town presents a scene of desolation. Large areas of land have ben submerged…

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Drowning At Wellington Boy's Body in the Flood

Western Age · Friday 2 November 1934 · page 3

A 7-year-old boy named Kenneth McDonald was drowned in the Bell River at Wellington on Sunday afternoon last. He was playing with…

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James Gale Stewart

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1934 · page 2

Affer having lived in Dubbo for 40 years. James Gale Stewart, a native of Montrose (Scotland), died in the District Hospital on Sunday. The…

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Storm's Toll Two Men Killed, Another Burned Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 1

During a storm which swept the Horsham district (Victoria), two men were killed by lightning, namely Johann Henry Gross, aged 50, and a man…

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Doings Around Dubbo District NARROMINE Severe Storms

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 November 1934 · page 4

Rain and thunderstorms have been general throughout the district since Sunday, and much damage has been done to crops…

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Tidal Floods Age-old Palaces in Danger Venice

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 November 1934 · page 1

Exceptional tide floods are causing great damage and gondolas arc now carrying the populace over the flooded St. Mark's Square…

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Duke of Gloucester Takes Sydney by Storm Glorious Procession Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 November 1934 · page 1

All preparations for the triumphant entry of the Duke appeared in Thursday's "Liberal." After his landing at Farm Cove, the…

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Mr. Moseley Again Attacks Mr. Mayor Storm Centre of Civic Election Fitz Hill Declines to Touch Personalities Replies to Council Matters Only

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 4

This letter was brought to the "Liberal" Office on Tuesday morning—a full week after the Mayor's reply to the first attack. Mr…

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Storm Weathered Cr. Godwin Eulogised

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 3

Appreciation of the efforts of his colleagues during the year, was expressed by the president (Cr. F. W. Gavel) at the last meeting of the…

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Cyclonic Storm More Rain in the West

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 6

A cyclonic storm swept the West on Thursday night, accompanied by terrific thunder and vivid lightning. Heavy rain fell, and most…

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Attorney General Cited Proved a Teacup Storm Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 1

Dr. Maloney (Lab., Vic.), moved the adjournment of the House of Representatives to-day, to discuss the appearance of the Attorney-General,…

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Victorian Storm Disaster Coaster Lost Huge Property Damage; Aid for 6000 Homeless

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 December 1934 · page 1

The death-roll of the fearful storm which had swept Victoria in the past two days is still mounting, and to the eight known dead reported yesterday, may be added 18 more, all members of the crew of the coastal steamer…

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Serious Floods Death Roll over Forty Enormous Damage Done Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 1

Unprecedented distress has been caused by the State-wide floods in Victoria, and relief organisations are working at top speed in an effort to…

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Victorian Floods First Estimate of Damage Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1934 · page 1

The latest estimate of the damage caused by the floods in Victoria is about £2,250,000…

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Great Victorian Storm Widespread Damage

Western Age · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 1

One of the most fierce and disastrous storms experienced in Victoria for many years, raced in Melbourne and throughout many country…

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Our Serial Story. "The Lamp of Fate" Chapter Xix. at the End of the Storm

Western Age · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 3

"Port your helm! Hard!... Hold on!" Then the thudding swing of the boom as the Belln Donna slewed round…

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