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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1937

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Heavy Rain Boy Drowned Radio and Rail Damage Perth, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 1

Considerable damage was done by heavy rain at Kaigoorlie yesterday, and a 10-year-old boy (Harold Adam) fell into a drain at Boulder City and was…

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Our Serial Story. Beth O' the Storm Chapter Xiii

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 5

Hillings shrugged his shoulders expressively. "You're very eloquent' to-day. It must be the weather, surely. Quite a nice little speech that…

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Terrific Cyclone Damage to Town Darwin

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 1

A message from Darwin states that practically the whole of the town had been severely damaged by a…

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Our Serial Story. Beth O' the Storm Chapter Xiii

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 18

George had set his heart on obtaining the block Hillings had mentioned. It was the only break in the continuity of his land and would…

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Cyclone Sweeps Darwin. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 5

Darwin.—Damage estimated at £100,000 was caused by a cyclone which raged over the town all Wednesday night. One aboriginal…

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Flood Lighting The Memorial. Successful Euchre Party and Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 3

Mesdames Permewan and Ferguson are to be congratulated on the Success of the Euchre Party and Dance held in the Palais…

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Darwin Cyclone Blacks Killed Danwin

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 1

A message from Darwin states that a lugger belonging to the Pearling Coy. arrived yesterday afternoon. The crew stated that…

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Our Serial Story. Beth O' the Storm Chapter Xiv

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 5

"I've done it, Mrs. Robinson, quarrelled with the man I love. Aren't I a beauty?" The sigh which followed Beth…

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Storm Tragedy Young Man Electrocuted Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 1

William Wright (35), married, was electrocuted at Collaroy when ne became entangled in live wires, brought down by a storm. Death was…

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Childers Flood Lifts Hotel and Shop Occupants' Close Call Brisbane

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 1

During a sudden rush of water which came down Apple Tree Creek, near Childers, Queensland, an hotel and fruit shop were washed away. Five…

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Our Serial Story. Beth O' the Storm Chapter Xiv

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 14

The envelope and contents held Beth's attention for what to Mrs. I Robinson was an eternity. She saw the colour go from the girl's cheeks…

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Heavy Loss of Stock Through Floods. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 5

Heavy rains with results floods were responsible for the loss of thousands of sheep on the North-Western plains Many were in fine…

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Our Serial Story. Beth O' the Storm Chapter Xiv

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 March 1937 · page 4

Over an hour passed before George came in. The day had been a trying one and he was hot and tired. He nodded pleasantly to Mrs. Robinson…

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Our Serial Story. Beth O' the Storm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 14

(Author of "Tragedy at Cumberland Park," "Woman of Mystery," "Dream Isle," "Bungoona," "Bushranging Silhouettes," "Twenty-six Australian…

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Our Serial Story. Beth O' the Storm Chapter Xiv

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 12

"Tom Grainger ain't in this," asserted Hunter. "I know. That note was writ by Hillings. He chose his time well. I was away from 'ome…

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Royal Automobile Club. Weekly News Summary Driving on Flooded Roads

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 9

Although roads flooded to a depth of approximately one foot can be passed fairly easily, great care is required if the car is to come through…

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Flood Lighting Memorial Final Euchre Party & DANCE

The Western Herald · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 3

The third Euchre Party Dance in aid of the funds to flood light the Memorial will be held in the Palais Royal on Tuesday 6th…

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Our Serial Story. Beth O' the Storm Chapter Xiv

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 4

"You can ask me anything you like. Whether I answer them or not depends wholly on me," said Beth firmly…

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Our Serial Story. Beth O' the Storm. Chapter Xiv

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 16

"Then it's Tom Grainger," said catching her breath. "No, I cannot believe it. I will not. Mr. Grainger wouldn't stoop to do such a…

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Flood Lighting Memorial £40 in Hand

The Western Herald · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 3

When Mesdames Permewan and Ferguson essayed to raise £20 for the purpose of floor lighting the Memorial they thought they would…

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