Storm at Peak Hill
Wind of cyclonic force and torrential rain struck Peak Hill in the early hours of Saturday morning, and it is estimated that three inches of rain fell…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Floods & storms
Floods & storms, 1939
112 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 1 of 6
Beware of Lightning What to Do in a Storm
If out of doors, trees should be avoided, and if, from the rapidity with which the explosion follows the flash, it should be evident that the electric…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Torrential Rain Floods Scouts' Camp Sydney
Rain which fell in Sydney yesterday was the best since last October, but falls in the country were disappointing. Torrential rain flooded out hundreds…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Burrendong Heavy Thunderstorm 93 Points of Rain
A heavy thunderstorm passed over Burrendong just at daybreak on New Year'e eve, and 93 points of rain were registered. The weather is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →What to Do in a Storm Keep Away From Trees
If out of doors, trees should be avoided, and, if, from the rapidity which the explosion follows the flash it should be evident trat the electric…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mumbil Heavy Storm 149 Points of Rain
Another very heavy storm broke over Mumbil on Wednesday afternoon of last week, 149 points being registered. It came down so…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Eighty Miles an Hour Cyclone Houses Washed Away Perth (W.a.)
An eighty mile an hour cyclone at Port Hedland, (W.A.), raised such seas that many houses in the town…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →What to Do in a Storm Keep Away From Trees
If out of doors, trees should be avoided, and if, from the rapidity which the explosion Follows the flash it should be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Beware of Lightning. What to Do in a Storm
If out of doors, trees should be avoided, and if, from the rapidity with which the explosion follows the flash, it should be evident that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires Still Raging in Victoria Fanned by Gale Many Refugees Are Trapped Flames Sweeping Over Wide Area 25 Greeks Missing Melbourne, Friday night
A hot northerly gale has fanned the dying bush fires into flame, and this afternoon the situation was again serious in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Floods in Kalgoorlie Industry Paralysed SYDNEY
The damage done by floods in the Kalgoorlie district is estimated at £250,000. Industry is paralysed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Torrential Rain Floods in New Zealand Wellington (N.Z.)
Heavy floods have occurred in many parts of New Zealand as a result of torrential rains. Serious crop losses are reported and telegraph services…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Inigo Jones’ Latest Storm Rains Any Time Now
Mr. Inigo Jones writes under date of January 4th:— The storms cyclically due about January 10 may be expected any…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Storm at Barraba Operating Theatre Destroyed SYDNEY
During a terrific storm at Barraba the operating theatre at the hospital was Mown across the street and smashed to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Heavy Storm Sydney
During a heavy storm which swept the Upper Manning district yesterday, J. B. Richardson, aged 75 years,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →City Letter.— Explanation, Mr. Lyons! Storm Likely When Parliament Meets. Was Science Congress Worthwhile?
Faced with the necessity of increasing Federal taxation to make ends meet, continue with its defence programme, and to meet commitments, Mr. Lyons to not at all anxious to meet Parliament, but must do so within the next few months. Not only will the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Marooned in Trees Surrounded by Flood Waters Brisbane
Eighteen men who left their camp in the Mourn district, Central Queensland, on Saturday night, fearing that they night be cut off…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →N.Z. GALES Province Devastated Auckland
Auckland Province Is being devastated by another gale. Heavy rain is falling and serious floods are feared. Hundreds of people who were attending…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"STORM" In Junee Hospital Commission Inquiry
Mr. W. A. E. Lewis, a. member of the Hospitals Commission, has concluded his inquiry into allegations concerning the conduct of Dr. R…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Burrendong Patchy Storm Rain Up to Two Inches Scants Feed Growing
Tuesday, the 31st Jan., saw the re-opening of the schools after the Xmas vacation. The teachers and their scholars should be feeling quite…
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