Central Australian Floods Tlane Bringing Foodstuffs Adelaide
On its way to Darwin, the Guinea Airways plane left to-day with perishable foodstuffs to be delivered at Alice Springs, which has been cut off…
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Severe Storm 437 Fishermen Carried to Sea Moscow
A storm on the north coast of the Caspian Sea carried away 437 fishermen on ice floes. Three planes and four ice breakers took off 150 and the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Los Angeles Disaster Worst Flood for Fifty Years Los Angeles
The flood, which is the [?] for half a century, and ranks as one of California's major disasters, has begun to subside. It is now estimated that the death roll will exceed fifty, although the likely actual number of victims will never be known…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Californian Flood MORt THAN 50 DEAD 12,000 Homeless Los Angeles
The flood which was the worst for half a century and will rank as one of California's major disasters, has begun to subside. It is now estimated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Worst Flood In History Los Angeles
The most devastating flood in the history of Southern California has resulted, it is estimated, in 159 deaths and 25,900,000 dollars (£6,250,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →U.S.A. FLOODS 140 Dead--97 Missing Los Angeles
With 140 known dead and the missing listed at 97, it is expected that further details may bring the listed at 97, it is expected further…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Floods At Hollywood 12 Drowned, Many Homeless Los Angeles
At least 12 persons have been drowned and thousands of others have been rendered homeless by floods in Southern California. Large…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Terrific Gale Off Norwegian Coast German Warship Disabled Fishermen Drowned London
The Oslo correspondent of "The Times" states that a German cruiser which was proceeding northwards to protect the fisheries, wirelessed that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →River Crossed Chinese Flood Occupied Territory Hangkow
Under a heavy artillery barrage a Japanese force of 1000, assisted by 20 tanks, crossed the Yellow River 2 miles north-west of Chengchow, which…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Storm Over Health Officer’s Report Inspection Of Barber’s Shop
There was a stir at the Shire meeting, on Friday, after the Health Officer (Inspector Tracy) had submitted his report. It…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Weather Heavy Rain in Victoria Rough Conditions Delay Shipping Melbourne
Torrential rain in far eastern Gippsland brought the danger of flooding in a number of rivers, said the CoMmonwealth Meteorologist (Mr. Watt)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Heavy Rain Reported From Victoria Floods at Orbost Melbourne
As a result of heavy rain during the last few days the rivers in Gippsland are rising rapidly. The river has risen 16ft at Orbost, and has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Weather Cyclonic Disturbances Heavy Rain in Queensland Brisbane
Cyclonic disturbances, accompanied by very heavy rain have dislocated the air and shipping services. As much as seven inches of rain fell last night…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Driving on Flooded Roads
To those unacquainted with driving through flooded areas the following advice, which is issued by the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, should…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Burrinjuck Dam Drilling The River Bed Aftermath of 1925 FLOOD
In the course of articles describing a trip down the Murrumbidgee in a canoe, Mr. W. P. Coughlan, in the “Leader” refers to present…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Violent Cyclone Operating Off Queensland Coast Mackay Harbor Damage Air Services Cancelled Brisbane
A violent cyclone, which has been operating off the coast for five days, seriously hampers shipping and is now moving towards the coast, but is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Driving on Flooded Roads
To those unacquainted with driving through flooded areas the following advice, which is issued by the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, should…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cyclone in Queensland Several Days' Rain in Brisbane Brisbane
The cyclone which has lasted for a week continues to pound the Queensland coast, and several interstate liners have been forced to seek shelter. With…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Severe Dust Storm Cool Change But No Rain
Victoria and the Riverina suffered a severe dust storm on Thursday, accompanied by a gale. A cool change followed but it was disappointing…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Disabled Launch in Gale Auckland
When heavy seas disabled the engine of a fishing launch off Foxton, six occupants were in danger of being swept by a gale on to the rocks. People…
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