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Riverina · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1937

292 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 15

Western Storm Boulder Boy Drowned Bail Way Washaways Perth

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 5

Considerable damage was done by heavy rain in Kalgoorlie yesterday, and a 10-year-old boy, Harold Adam, fell into a drain at Boulder, and was…

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Atlantic Gales Naples

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 2

The liner Rex arrived here from New York to-day. Thirty of the vessel's crew were suffering from injuries sustained in one of the worst gales…

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Heavy Rain Likely Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 1

The State meteorologist (Mr. Mnres) wild to-day that the cyclonic disturbance about Darwin might have a great influence on the weather in…

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Terrific Cyclone in Nth. Territory Darwin Township Severely Damaged SYDNEY

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 4

Practically the whole township of Darwin was severely damaged by a terrific cyclone to-day. The damage is estimated at £100,000. The gale…

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A Terrific Cyclone at Darwin! One Death Reported £100,000 DAMAGE Fears for Pearling Luggers and Mission Boat DARWIN

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 1

A message from Darwin states that practically the whole town was severely damaged by a terrific cyclone this morning. One death, so far, is reported. The damage is estimated at more…

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Heavy Rain Likely In New South Wales SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1
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The State metcorol[?]ist (Mr. Mares) said last night that four separate cyclonic systems were operating from Darwin across the Gulf of Carpentaria…

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Telegraphic News SYDNEY, Thursday Terrific Cyclone at Darwin

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 5

Practically the whole of the town of Darwin was shattered to-day by a terrific cyclone, One death is so far reported. The damage is estimated…

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The Cyclone Patrol Boat Seeking Missing Luggers Leprosarium Damaged SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1

A message from Darwin states that it is expected that the Government patrol boat, Larrnkia, will probably leave there to-morrow, and search for…

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Cyclone's Havoc on North Australian Coast Darwin Wrecked Fears for Shipping DARWIN

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1

Scarcely a single building in Darwin escaped damage when a cyclone swept the North Australian coast last right. At a velocity of 100 miles an hour the…

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100 Miles an Hour Gale R.M.S. Ormonde’s Ordeal. [?] to for Eight Hours (By Our Editor)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1

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Cyclone at Darwin The Town Wrecked Anxiety for Pearling Fleet

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 2

The gravest anxiety is felt for the safety of 590 members of the Darwin pearling fleet which, it is feared, was caught in the cyclone on…

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Heavy Rain in N.W. Likely to Extend SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 1

Heavy rain was recorded in the dry north-west of New South Wales during the week-end, relieving fears or a shortage, and assuring wider pastures…

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Cyclonic Storms Sweeping Southwards Phenomenal Rains BRISBANE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 3

The cyclonic storms and torrential rains which have stopped train and mail services in the north are sweeping southward…

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Cyclonic Storms Sweeping Southwards Phenomenal Rains But Restrictions on Water in Brisbane BRISBANE

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 2

The cyclonic storms and torrential rains which have stopped train and mail services in the north are sweeping southward. Within a few days…

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Heavy Rain

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 2

Heavy rain is drenching the city, north coast, and the north west. Floods are reared in many parts of the north…

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Sydney Gets 339 Points Of Rain In An Hour! Terrific Downpours in Many Suburbs Man Electrocuted at Collaroy Coastal Rivers Likely to Flood Sydney Harbor is Disorganised SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 1

The Sydney-Brisbane 'plane service was suspended to-day, owing to unfavorable weather. The wind early this morning reached a velocity of 50 miles an hour, endangering many vessels…

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Storm Stops Mrs. Putnam Oaklands (Calif.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 3

A storm caused the second postponement of Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam's departure to-day. She intends to start, as soon as the weather clears…

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Storm in Sydney Air Services Affected Man Electrocuted Sidney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 4

Owing to heavy rain and strong winds the Sydney-Brisbane "plane service has been temporarily suspended. Wind reaching, nearly 50 miles an…

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Northern Rivers Flooding Danger Now Passed SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 1

Tho Assistant' State Meteorologist (Mr. Newman), referring to the fine weather change in Sydney to-day, explained that it was due to the rapid…

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