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Riverina · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1933

251 stories in Riverina's papers · page 4 of 13

"Tess of the Storm Country" at the Globe Theatre Tonight (Tuesday) and To-morrow and

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1933 · page 2

The loyal legion of the Gaynor Farrell fans have a surprise awaiting them at the Globe Theatre, in "Tess of the Storm Country," which…

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Coastal Ship in Gale Anxious Time for Crew Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1933 · page 6

The crew of the small coastal steamer Allyn had an unenviable experience when the little vessel was eangat in a gale last night while on its way…

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"Tess of The Storm Country."

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 4

The loyal legion of the Gaynor—Farrell fans have a surprise awaiting them at the Globe Theatre, in "Tess of the Storm Country,' which will be…

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Floods in Argentina Buenos Aires

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 2

Floods to-day caused the death of six persons. Fifteen are missing. There has been heavy damage to crops…

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New Zealand Floods Express Trains Derailed 500 Persons Homeless Auckland (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 2

After torrential rain serious landslides comp[?]tely blocked the railway line between Auckland and Wellington, and floods occurred in the districts…

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New Zealand Floods Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1933 · page 2

Communication has been restored with the Chateau at Tomgario, National Park, which was cut off owing to the collapse of a bridge…

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Fijian Floods Cane Crops Damaged Suva

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 March 1933 · page 1

A heavy storm in the Ba district on Sunday forced flood waters into the sugar mill and heavy damage was done to the cane crop…

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Provision for Drought and Flood Relief, Etc

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1933 · page 1

Mr. Buttenshaw, Minister for Lands, invites attention to the fact that settlers who desire to apply for relief under the provisions of Section 4 of the…

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Storm at Junee

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 2

A heavy thunderstorm passed over Junee yesterday afternoon. The street channels were taxed to their full capacity to carry the fast-running…

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Drought and Flood Relief. Early Application Necessary

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 2

Mr. Buttenshaw, Minister for Lands, invites attention to the fact that settlers who desire to apply for relief under the provisions of section 4 of…

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Terrible Air Disaster Feared Loss of Seventy-three Lives From U.S.A. Dirigible Akron Only Three Survivors From Wreck Officer's Graphic Story of Night of Storm WASHINGTON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1933 · page 2

"No more big airships will be built. We have built three and lost two," said the chairman of the House Naval Committee (Mr. C. Vinson), referring to the tragic loss of the U.S.A. naval dirigible, Akron, which dropped into the…

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Dry Spell Broken "Every Indication," Says Mr. Mares Threat of Floods Good Rain Throughput State SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1933 · page 2

Floods are likely in the Richmond and Tweed rivers districts, according to a statment issued by the State meteorologist (Mr. Mares) to-day. The…

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Flood Water on Roads Heavy Rain in Sydney Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 2

Three of the main roads leading from Sydney, the Great Western Highway, the Prince's Highway, and the main southern road, were rendered…

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Boy's Adventure Swept Along Storm Water Channel Reaches Home While Search Goes on Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 2

Alfred Burns, aged 10 years, of Lidcombe, had a miraculous escape from drowning in a storm water channel near his home late this afternoon…

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Hawkesbury in Flood Stock Removed to High Ground SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 1

Last night flood waters broke over the banks of the Hawkesbury and South Creek, at Windsor, and McKenzie and Catti Creeks. More than…

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Hawkesbury in Flood No Danger to Life Towns Cut Off Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1933 · page 1

Although the Hawkesbury River is still in flood there is no danger to life at the rains have stopped. Windser and Richmond and other towns are…

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Long Flights Robbniano Missing Heavy Storm In Bay of Bengal CALCUTTA

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1933 · page 1

Anxiety is felt for the safety of the Italian flier, Captain Robbiano, who is flying to Australia and who has not been seen since he left…

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Prisoners Escape During Storm Auckland (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1933 · page 2

After reporting sick three prisoners in the prison camp in King County were placed in charge of a single warder. Taking advantage of the…

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Auckland Storm Severe Damage Auckland (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1933 · page 2

A terrific storm was experienced throughout the Auckland province yesterday, causing severe damage to property in the outlying districts…

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Flood In India 200 Workmen Drowned. Calcutta

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 May 1933 · page 15

Two hundred workmen engaged on the construction of a bridge over the river Moj at Gondal, one of the Kathiawar states of Western India,…

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