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Floods & storms, 1929

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The World's Weather Droughts and Storm Every-where

The Daily Express · Wednesday 6 November 1929 · page 4

“The world’s weather has been a specialising in droughts,” says Dr. [?] E. Free in the New York Times[?] "“Over the eastern two-thirds of the…

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Migration Suspension No Suggestion of Breaking Ide Agreement Prime Minister in Defence of His Action Refuses to Be a Party to Flooding the Country Canberra, Thursday

The Daily Express · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 1

“There is no suggestion of breaking any agreement,” said the Prime Minister, Mr. Scullin, referring to criticism of his action in making representations…

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Cyclone Storm Great Damage Done Two Queensland Towns

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 November 1929 · page 1

A cyclonic storm caused serious damage at Kynuna, in the Winton district, on Friday night. Damage was also caused when, at the same time, a…

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The World's Weather. Droughts and Storm Everywhere

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 1

"The world's weather has been specialising in droughts," says Dr. E. E. Free in the New York "Times." "Over the eastern two-thirds of the…

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Heavy Hail Storm Crops Damaged Severe Loss at Brucedale

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 2

Severe damage was caused to crops by a hailstorm at Brucedale on Sunday afternoon. Mr. J. M'Clure expected to strip…

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Terrific Storm at Young Telephone Service Disorganised Fireball Falls at Marengo Young

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 2

A terrific storm broke over Young and district early on Sunday morning. There was continuous lightning, with thunder, heavy rain, and some hail…

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Storm in Junee District

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 November 1929 · page 4

Later reports of the Tain that passed over the Eurongilly-Wantabadgery district on Sunday show that the storm just missed Mr. J. F. Quilter's…

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British Airships R100 Completed Gale Ridden Out by R101 London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 November 1929 · page 4

The second British airship, the B100, is completed, and it will be taken ever by the Air Ministry in a few weeks. The R101 is at present at the…

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The Discovery Buffeted by Storm Driven Off Kerguelen Island (All Rights Reserved)CANBERRA

The Daily Express · Wednesday 13 November 1929 · page 4

Sir Douglas Mawson wirelesses from the Antarctic:— A westerly gale swept the Discovery rapidly east from the Croset[?]…

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Storm at Grafton Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 2

A wind storm, which swept through Alummy Creek district, four miles from Grafton, wrecked a wooden building 54ft. by 20ft., besides doing…

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Rain and Hail Yesterday's Storm in Wagga and District

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 4

A violent storm visited Wagga and some parts of the district yesterday, heavy rain being accompanied by hail in some parts. The fall was, however,…

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Wind Storm Damage Near Grafton School Children Panic-stricken Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

A wind storm which rushed through the Alumney Creek district, four miles from Grafton, wrecked a wooden building, 54 ft. by 20 ft., besides doing…

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City Storm Two Children Drowned Washed Away in Canal Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 2

Tragedy accompanied a terrific storm which swept Sydney and suburbs this afternoon. Kevin Conor, 12, of Summer Hill,…

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Fishing Fleet Caught by Gale Three Lives Lost Thousands of Nets Gone London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day the Secretary of State for Scotland, Mr. Adamson, said that he was grieved to announce a disaster off the…

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Fishing Fleet Caught by a Gale Three Lives Lost, and Nets All Swept Away London, Nov. 13

The Daily Express · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

In the House of Commons, Mr. Adamson, Secretary for Scotland, said he was grieved to announce a disaster off the east Anglica[?] coast…

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Terrific Storm in Sydney and Suburbs Two Boys Drowned Team Struck by Lightning Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 4

A tragedy followed a terrific storm which swept the city and suburbs this afternoon. Kevin Connor, aged 12 years, and Leslie Jones, aged 8 years,…

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Heavy Rain Wagga District Soaked Wheat and [?] BENEFIT Early [?] morning [?]

The Daily Express · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 2

[?] commenced to [?] to-night the Wagga district commenting shorfly after 10 o'clock in a heavy down[?] which thoroughly asked…

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Victims of Storm Bodies Recovered One Washed Three Miles Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 1

The bodies of the three boys who were drowned during the fierce storm on Thursday, have been recovered. The body of Phillip Mullins, aged 5…

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Storm Victims School Children Attend Funeral Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 1

Over 800 school children attended the funeral of Jeslie Jones and Kevin O'Connor, who were drowned in the Leichhardt Canal during a storm last…

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