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Riverina · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1883

4 stories in Riverina's papers

Show Meeting.—a Storm

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 3

On Thursday night a very stormy meeting was held of the committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. There were present Messrs. J. Barnes (chairman), M. J…

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The Predicted Big Storm

The Hillston News · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 2

In our last issue we published a letter from Professor Wiggins to President Arthur respecting a severe storm which the Professor believes will occur about the…

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Flooding the Sahara

The Temora Star · Friday 4 May 1883 · page 3

M. DE LESSEPS is as indefatigable as ever in his endeavors to flood the Sahara. Commandant Roudaire, who was acting as his lieutenant, failed in his attempt to interest…

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Gales and Shipwrecks

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 October 1883 · page 1

A very heavy gale affected our coasts and a great portion of the country during September 1 and 2. A great many shipping casualties are reported,…

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