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Riverina · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1929

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Leichhardt Storm Funeral of the Victims Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 4

Over 800 school children attended the funeral of Lee[?] 8, and Nevin O’Connor. 10 who were drowned during a stor[?] at Lefch[?]…

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Heavy Rains in Britain Many Districts Flooded First Fall of Snow London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 2

For the second time in one week over an inch of rain was recorded in 24 hours in many parts of Great Britain yesterday, and the first fall of snow…

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Storm at Temora

The Daily Express · Wednesday 20 November 1929 · page 2

A terrific thunderstorm passed over Temora on Sunday morning when torrential rain fel[?] the water courses. The lighting was…

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SIR H. Wilkins Messafe From Antarctica Gales, Rain and Sleet (Copyright, From Sir Hubert Wilkins by wireless from Deception Island) LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 2

"Gales, rain and sleet prevent operations and keep us indoors. The alternate freezing and thawing experienced creates the worst possible conditions on…

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Floods in Wales Districts Under Water One Man Drowned London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 1

Torrential downpours in Wales caused the worst floods for 40 years. In many areas numerous families escaped when they found their lower rooms engulfed…

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Floods in Wales: Worst for Forty Years Overflowing Rivers Swamp Homes London, Nov. 19

The Daily Express · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 1

Torrential rain in Wales caused tho worst floods for 40 years. In many areas numerous families suddenly found their lower rooms engulfed,…

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Parliametarians Disappointed Airship Flight Postponed Wet Weather and Gale London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 November 1929 · page 2

Parliamentarians were again disappointed for a trip in the British airship R101. Heavy rain and a gale deterred many from going to…

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Snow At. [?]Landra Dust Storms Out West Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 26 November 1929 · page 4

The State experienced extraordinary changes of weather to-day. At [?]andra the temperature dropped 20 degrees and snow fell while not [?]…

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Cool Change Snow at Kiandra Many Dust Storms Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1929 · page 2

There was an extraordinary change in the weather in many parts of the State to-day. At Kiandra the temperature dropped 20 degrees and snow fell,…

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M. Clemenceau Funeral in Heavy Rain No Burial Service Paris, November 25

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 November 1929 · page 1

In pouring rain at 2 o'clock this morning, M. Clemenceau's coffin was taken to the lonely Briar Clump at Vendes for interment. Only four…

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Sheltered From Storm on Railway Property

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 November 1929 · page 4

During the height of the storm on Monday afternoon three men took shelter on railway property. They were arrested, and yesterday appeared…

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Severe Floods South Wales and West Counties Countryside Inundated London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 November 1929 · page 1

The most severe floods in 30 years are reported from Monmouthshire and South Wales, and the West Counties as a result of the continued rain,…

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South Wales Flood Heaviest in Thirty Years London, November 25

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 November 1929 · page 1

The most severe floods in 30 years are reported from Monmouthshire, South Wales, as the result or continued rains. Rivers are overflowing…

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Ship Ashore in Terrific Gale Eight Lives Lost Wireless Operator's Heroism LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 November 1929 · page 1

At the height of a terrific gale yesterday, the steamer Molesley, on a voyage from Liverpool to Cardiff, sent out an S.O.S. that she was going on to the…

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Destructive Storm

The Daily Express · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 2

Reports from outlying districts, notably Green Vale and parts of Dr. Rug line, indicate Last many crops suffered considerably from bill on…

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Floods in England Midland and South-east Thames Rising Rapidly LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 2

The upper reaches of the Thames are in a state of flood, and the river is steadily rising. During the last 48 hours there has been a rise of 16…

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Wind Storm at Junee

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 December 1929 · page 2

A violent wind storm passed over Junee early yesterday morning accompanied by rain. Twenty-five points were recorded at the post office. At…

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Thames in Flood Wide Areas Under Water London Dec. 1

The Daily Express · Tuesday 3 December 1929 · page 1

The upper reaches of the Thames are in many places in a state of flood and the river is steadily rising. During the past 48 hours there has been…

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Flood Warnings Departmental Action Not Approved

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 3

The Flood Warning' Association at Gundagai, in a letter read at the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, held last night, said that it had been…

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Severe Storm Sweeps British Isles a Steamer Foundered London, Dec. 5

The Daily Express · Saturday 7 December 1929 · page 1

Several lives were lost and wide spread damage was done to property on land and sea by the worst storm for many years, which swept over…

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