Thunderstorms Deaths More Numerous in Country Than in Towns.the Danger of Lightning
The deaths by lightning in the central plains of the United States number about 15 per million inhabitants per year; in England the…
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Floods & storms, 1938
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Disastrous Floods in California. London
Los Angeles.—Twenty five are dead and ten million dollars damage was caused by floods in California to-day. Fifteen persons are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Many Perish in American Floods Over 125 Dead Houses Swept Away Bridges Collapse Los Angeles
With 45 dead already identified, the police now estimate that between 100 and 125 have perished in the floods. At least…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wellington Municipal Council Floodlighting Scheme The Gasworks
The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday night last. Present: The Mayor (Dr. V. W. Savage), Aldermen J. M. Whiteley, Kelly, Gardner, Walker, Thomas, Rose, and Dowd…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sudden Storm Rain and Hail 42 Points on
A sudden storm, and an unusual one, was experienced in Gilgandra about 4.15 p.m. on Friday last. Accompanied by wind, the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →District Storms
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday last, several storms were experienced in various parts of the Gilgandra district, and in places…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →EUCHAREENA Storm Rain
After all the storm clouds appearing at the week-end, no rain fell, although three miles near Nubrygyn a heavy shower fell. On Saturday…
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The week's hot weather culminated in a series of heavy dust and thunder storms. On Saturday some rain fell, but it was patchy, 22 points…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Weather Rain Needed Severe Dust Storm
Weather conditions still continue to be very dry, and rain is badly needed, as things are beginning to look…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Some Flood Waggon Caught in Branches
The story of a remarkable escape from the recent Alberga River flood in Central Australia, was told by the crew of the relief truck which…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →N.Z. Flood Damage Maternity Hospital Threatened by Landslide Man Crushed to Death Auckland
Heavy rains caused serious flood damage on the West Coast of the South Island, and there were many landslides…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rain Coming? Hope in Cyclone Sydney, Friday night
Wild weather might follow a cyclone moving down the coast from Queensland. It should strike the New South Wales border to-night or to-morrow…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cyclone Damage Huge Seas Batter New Mackay Harbour Naval Boat's Escape Brisbane
Considerable damage was done at Mackay yesterday by a cyclone which has been active off the Queensland coast since…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Flood Lights Most Effective
The flood lights which have been erected at the Council chambers and at the base of the Soldiers' Memorial, have…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →MONTEFIORES Severe Dust Storm
The death occurred on Monday night last at the residence of her son, Mr. H. Dray, of Mrs. Dray, senr., at the advanced age of 81 years…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ships Battered Gale on Coast Sydney, Friday night
A violent gale, which whipped up heavy seas on the coast between Sydney and Brisbane, seriously interfered with shipping schedules, and many…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Serious Damage Richmond River Floods Sydney
As floodwaters in the Richmond River district receded yesterday, widespread damage was revealed. Repairs to roads and streets alone…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Weather Sudden Storm More Rain Likely
Weather conditions still continue to be dry but a good change was witnessed on Saturday night, about…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →TRANGIE Sun Hidden by Heavy Dust Storm Rain Falls in Some Parts of District
Trangie received its share of the dust storm experienced throughout the West last Saturday. Commencing at 9 a.m., thick clouds of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Australianities an Old Almanac—the Bush Tomahawk—some Flood—hide an Old Almanac
The slab walli of the old-time bush kitchens were always sure of one decoration which the Whole family studied carefully…
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