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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1936

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Hail Storm Brisbane

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 1

Terrific hail storms swept over a narrow belt of country between Ormiston and Wellington Point, Queensland, on Saturday night…

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Heavy Rain In the Far West

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 1

Heavy rain was recorded in the Far West, last night, and according to reports received to-day, steady falls are now being…

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The Weather Heavy Frost Rain Needed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 8

We experienced lovely warm days during the week-end, and all the sports were to be seen at their best in such…

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Floods in Victoria. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 1

Melbourne. - Latest particulars in regard to the floods show that 100,000 acres of land is under water. Eight rivers have already…

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Cobbora Shire Council Geurie Storm Water Channel Trial Bore for Dunedoo

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire, held at the Shire Chambers, Geun'e, on Tuesday last, was a lengthy one, business not terminating until after 6 p.m. The cause of the lengthy sitting was due to an interview…

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Cyclonic Storm

The Western Herald · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 4

At 7.30 p.m. on Saturday night last a cyclonic storm struck the town and caused considerable damage. Luckily it was of a short…

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Floods Subside

The Western Herald · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 2

Reports received by the N.R.M.A. Touring Department indicate that roads affected by the recent floods southern New South Wales are…

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Further Heavy Rain

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 1

Heavy rain fell throughout the West on Monday last, some centres receiving over two inchcs. It has further enhanced seasonal outlook,…

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The Weather Further Heavy Rain 150 Points

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 6

The weather conditions were fine during the week-end, which was very acceptable after the previous wet days…

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Rivers Rise But Danger Passes Further Heavy Rain

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 3

It gives some idea of the way in which the land has been drenched when from 1 1/2 to 2 inches of rain put…

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Flood Areas Position Eased Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 August 1936 · page 1

Although the flood areas in the south-eastern areas eased yesterday considerably, low lying areas of towns some distance from the head…

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Man Drowned In Flooded Creek

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 August 1936 · page 1

Stanley James McLeod, of Mountain View, was drowned on Saturday in a flooded crock near Gravesend while hurrying to Moree to see his…

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Severe Storm Strikes City Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 1

Following a flash of lightning while the Rev. S. Weir was conducting a service at Rose Bay Memorial Church last night…

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Cobbora Shire Council Meeting Dunedoo Water Supply and Electric Light Franchise Geurie Storm Water Channel

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 9

There was a full attendance at the monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire held in the Shire Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last, presided over by Cr. J. E. Whiteley…

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The Weather Sudden Storms Bring Further Rain

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 17

Since last week-end unsettled weather has prevailed throughout the State, and from various centres…

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The Weather 80 Points of Rain Thunder Storms

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 8

The weather conditions during last, week were exceptionally warm and mild, and during the week-end and at time of writing…

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Severe Gales Sweep Victoria Buildings Damaged Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 1

Severe gales were experienced in many parts of Victoria yesterday. Extensive damage was done throughout…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News Geurie Storm Water Channel

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 4

STILL an odd shower or two. A few weeks' warm sunny weather is what is needed. Some of the crops are almost too high, and weak with…

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Cobbora Shire Council... Monthly Meeting Geurie Storm Water Channel Dunedoo's Water Supply

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 5

Dunedoo's proposed water supply advanced a stage further when Councillors of Cobbora Shire at last Tuesday's meeting in the Council Chambers, Geurie, decided to put down an eight inch bore. The Government analyst's…

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Under-Awning Floodlight at Newman and Failes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 4

The premises of Messrs. Newman and Failes, electrical contractors, in John Street, Coonabarabran, were flood-lit on Saturday night…

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