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Riverina · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1934

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Deluge at Sandigo

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

The storm also passed over the Sandigo aud Birrego districts, and among the registrations were the following: Mr. E. L. Muntz, Pine View…

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Cyclonic Storm Rages Through Riverina Many Flood Falls

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

During the week-end a cyclonic storm developed over the Riverina and rapidly increasing in intensity was responsible for many flood falls…

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Terrific Storm at Boree Creek

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

The biggest flood in the history of Boree Creek swept the town on Saturday night Rain began to tall shortly after 9 o'clock, and within a…

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Lockhart Entertains a Cyclone Record Floods in Town and District. Serious Damage to Roads and Bridges

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

ALL RAINFALL RECORDS WERE BROKEN AT LOCKHART ON SATURDAY EVENING, SUNDAY MORNING, AND MONDAY MORNING WHEN, OVER THE THREE DAYS, A TOTAL OF 799 POINTS WAS RECORDED THE BROOKONG…

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Hail at Junee Five Storms Sweep Town and District

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

In 48 hours from Friday night, five heavy rain storms swept Junee and district. Hail fell twice. On Saturday night the hail was as large as pigeon…

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Trail of Tragedy Follows State-wide Storms Farmer Drowned at Moruya People Reported Missing Rising Riverina Rivers Extensive Damage to Public and Private Property SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

Violent storms which swept New South Wales and Queensland during the week-end left a trail of tragedy. Several persons lost their lives yesterday, while two others are missing and are believed to be dead. Many…

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Torrential Rain Floods Expected Buckingbong Gets Six Inches

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

After a couple of days of sultry weather, a storm fell over the district on Friday evening last, resulting in 21 points being registered…

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Lockhart's Experience Record Flood Reported

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

The Lockhart district experienced its heaviest downpour for the last 30 years. Three years ago the district had a big flood which did consider…

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Another Flood. Lockhart District Gets a Second Dose

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 3

Lockhart district got a second dose of rain on Monday and Monday evening, and a few light showers on Tuesday. The total rainfall…

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At Hor[?] Creek. Flood Water [?]Where. Sheep Losses

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

Mrs. T. Wilson, of "Lossit Park," is credited with being the first to advise Boree Creek people of the flood. The rain began at about six…

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Campers Flooded Out Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

Heavy rain here a the week-end resulted in 15 tourists who were camped on the banks of the Molongle River at Acton forsaking their camps…

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Anxiety at Lockhart Business Houses Flooded Lockhart

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 2

With rain still [?]ring down anxiety continues to fill the minds of Lockhart district residents. Following the 689 points recorded to 9 o'clock this…

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The Storm in the Young District

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 2

At Spring Valley, Murringa, a fireball hit the top of some trees, 30 fee from the homestead, and burst 20 feet in the air…

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River at Wagga Flooding of Low-lying Parts WAGGA

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 1

It is expected that the water will come down the river to-night or early to-morrow morning, flooding the low-lying areas, and probably…

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South African Floods Minister Marooned on Sandspit Capetown

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 2

The Minister for Lands (Colonel Reitz) has made an aerial reconnaissance of the flooded south-western area. He states that the damage to…

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Coastal Floods Bega Still Cut Off Motor Cars Washed Away Man and Wife Hurled Into Creek SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 2

In the big floods extending around Bega and Pambula, five cars are reported to have been washed away. Many bridges have…

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Orbost Flood Position Still Serious Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 2

The flood position at Orbost is still serious. A big barn on the Marlow road shelters more than 40 people, and efforts are being made to rescue them…

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Forecasting Flood Dangers Bureau's Extensive Work

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 2

By building up an extensive organisation the Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau has reduced to a minimum the fear of unexpected floods…

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Flood Epic Man's 100 Mile Ride Snowy River Menace Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 2

The epic of the Victorian Floods was provided by J. Birkett, aged 30 years, assistant at the Orbost post office, who rode 100 miles through the…

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£11,500 Bridge Destroyed by Flood Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 7

Rushing in a torrent concentrated from a catchment area of 4000 square miles, the Snowy River at M'Kellar's Crossing rose further yesterday to…

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