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Riverina · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1933

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New Zealand Storms Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1933 · page 2

Severe storms occurred in the Taurakawa district and large numbers of settlers east of Strathwood have been isolated owing to landslides and floods…

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New Zealand Floods Arms and Bridges Washed Away

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 May 1933 · page 6

An immense cloudburst in the Puniwhakan district, 27 miles. east of Stratford (N.Z.), devastated hundreds of acres of farm lands and…

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Settlers Fined for Flooding Roads Council May Do It with Impunity

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 May 1933 · page 3

While rice growers are prosecuted and fined for flooding the roads, the Council, which prosecutes them, may commit the same offence with…

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"Autumn Thunderstorm" Winning Essay at Yerong

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1933 · page 4

The following is the Winning essay, by Hazel Breed, in the school work section at the recent Yerong flower show:—…

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Heavy Rain in Sydney Spoils Wee-end Sport SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 May 1933 · page 2

Heavy rain fell in Sydney to-day and spoiled the week end sporting fixtures. City Storm…

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Drought and Flood Relief Early Application Necessary

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1933 · page 5

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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Mackay Expedition Flight Through Rain Storm

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 4

Both aeroplanes of the Mackay Aerial Survey Expedition left Mildura at half past 9 on tuesday morning and after taking in fuel at…

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Drought and Flood Relief. Early Application Necessary

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 2

The Minister tor Lands (Mr. Buttenshaw) invites attention to the fact that settlers who desire to apply for relief under the provision of section 4 of the…

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New Zealand Storm Stock Killed Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 1

Considerable damage was Mused by lightning near Opatika to-day. Besides damaging a number of buildings, a blood mare, Marble Star, winner of…

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Geneva Real Progress But Storm Signals About Geneva

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 1

After a lengthy debate of naval disarmament, the general committee of the disarmament conference adopted the first reading of part 2 of…

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Heavy Rain at Young

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 2

Heavy rain began to fall at Young at 8 o'clock last last night, with prospects of its continuing throughout the night. Mr. Tom Collins, M.H.R. for Hume,…

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A Perfect Gale

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 2

A perfect gale blew over Lockhart on Tuesday night 21 points of rain were recorded at the Post Office. The gale interferred with…

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Hail Storms

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 June 1933 · page 2

Mr. Carter, of Messrs Bell and Carter, assessors, was in Leeton this week, assessing the damage done to the rice crops by last Thursday's hail…

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The Weather Heavy Rain North and on the Coast Cyclonic Disturbance Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1933 · page 2

Heavy rain has fallen over parts of the State, both in the northern inland areas and on the coast, during the last 24 hours as the result of a cyclonic…

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Floods in W.A. Damage to Wheat Lands Perth

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 1
Also in Daily Advertiser

Heavy rain fell throughout the agricultural areas on Sunday and Monday, causing floods in some parts, and washaways on several country rail…

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Southern Cross in Flooded Field at Kempsey Famous 'Plane May be Lost KEMPSEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 1

In pouring rain a team of bullocks was used unsuccessfully in an effort to drag Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's aeroplane, the Southern Cross, from…

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The Weather Heavy Rains on Far North Coast Floods Feared Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 2

Heavy rain has fallen on part of the far north coast. Floods at likely. The acting State Meteorologist (Mr…

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More Rain Floods on Coast Main Road Submerged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1933 · page 4

Heavy rain has continued to fall on the North Coast during the last 24 hours. Although further heavy showers have been expected over the…

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The Weather Flood Dangers Less Serious on Coast Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 2

Flood dangers on the North Coast have become somewhat lessened owing to the easing off of the heavy rains. The flood waters are now rapidly…

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