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Floods & storms, 1920

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Cyclone in Wagga Startling Nocturnal Visitation

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 October 1920 · page 2

Cyclone: A violent storm, often of vast eytant characterised by high winds rotating about a calm centre of low atmospheric pressure. This…

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[?] STORM. Extensive Damage in Wagga

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 October 1920 · page 2

Shortly after 10 o’clock last evening without wa[?]ing a vicient wind storm struck Wagga. The force of the gale was no strong that trees…

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Severe Storm

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 2

A terrific wind storm at Wagga at 10 o'clock on Monday evening, did considerable damage. Eight stable (Some of then brick) at rear of…

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Moanings of the Storm

The Daily Express · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 2

Although happily the recent cyclonic disturbance that made its untimely visit to Wagga on Tuesday night did not harm the life and limb of our…

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Storm in N.W. VICTORIA. Considerable Damage. Two Killed. MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 1

A disastrous storm swept over North-western Victoria, causing considerable damage. The Memorial Hall at…

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Storm in Victoria Extensive Damage, Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 1

A di[?]storns storm of great Victoria passed over the north western portion of Victoria yesterday afternoon [?] great damage. In [?] places…

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Terrific Storm, Broken Hill Suffers Damage. Racecourse Buildings Demolished. Broken Hill

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 4

During a terriac storm here yesterday the recourse buildings were demedished, including the totalistor, grandstand, telegraph office…

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Irish News the Storm Centre London Derry’s Tally. London, Nov. 7

The Daily Express · Tuesday 9 November 1920 · page 1

Londonderry was the storm centre of Ireland for the week-end. Five police wore wounded, and rival mobs were busy…

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Heavy Rain Predicted. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 November 1920 · page 2

Unsettled weather is general over New South Wales, and Mr. Mares, divisional officer at the Weather Bureau, predicts some heavy falls of rain,…

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Storm in Labor Caucus Allegations Against a Minister Consideration in Cabinet Premier Says “Nothing to Warrant Inquiry.” Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 11 November 1920 · page 1

The State Government is at the present moment distracted by a scandal which, however baseless, is seriously exercising the minds of…

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The Weather. Heavy Rain in Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 November 1920 · page 4

The oppressive weather conditions ruling in Wagga during the past few days culminated in heavy rain being recorded yesterday afternoon and…

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Heavy Rain No Report of Services Damage. 126 Points at Book Book

The Daily Express · Tuesday 16 November 1920 · page 1

After two days of intensely [?] and humld weather, Wagga and [?] surrounding district was yesterday treated to a semi-tropical downp[?]…

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Monday’s Storm. Severe at The Rock. Houses and Crops Damaged

The Daily Express · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 2

Information received from The Rock yesterday gave further details of Monday’s storm. As was stated in yesterday’s edition the visitation…

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The Storm at Lockhart. Two Inches of Rain. Absence of Wind Saves Situation. Lockhart

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 4

Daring tie rain storms of Monday and Tuesday over two inches of rain fell at Lockhart. The cat crops have suffered most, and here and there the…

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Floods in Victoria. Damage to Crops. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 4

In consequence of heavy rains the Varra is again in flood, and many suburban streets are flooded. Rivers and creeks in the country are swollen,…

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Warships Lost. Gales Inflict Damage. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 November 1920 · page 2

During the recent sales the warship Tyne sank in the Medway. The warship Dominion rescued the crew. The warship Amethyst was wrecked…

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Harvester Struck Dead. Storm in Queensland. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 November 1920 · page 4

During a heavy storm near Warwick, Robert Steele, who was helping in harvesting was struck dead by lighting. His companion also suffered from…

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Extraordinary Storm. Damage to West Australia. Small Tree Stops Express Train. Perth, (W.a.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 November 1920 · page 3

An extraordinary electric storm passed over Spencer's Brook, near West Australia, wrecking a number of houses and throwing down…

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Damaging Storm Big Steamers Wrecked. Apprentice's Brave Act. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1920 · page 6

Several wrecks occurred in a storm on the west and south coasts last night, including the big-steamers Ansgir and Hathor on the coast of…

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The Weather. Series of Thunderstorms. Heavy Rain in Wagga. Little Damage Done

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 December 1920 · page 2

Following on the oppressive conditions of Friday and Saturday a big electrical disturbance developed over the Wagga district on Saturday night…

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