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South Coast · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1929

12 stories in South Coast's papers

Australian Dust N.Z. Storm Phenomenon

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 3

A cable from Wellington (N.Z.) says:—A dust storm which visited New Zealand in October, although not unique, was deemed to be of sufficient…

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Heavy Rain Soon AId. Alexander as Weather Prophet

The South Coast Register · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

At the Jamberoo Municipal Council meeting on Thursday afternoon the aldermen spoke very seriously of the necessity for cleaning out the…

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After Loot. Flood Bandits. Grave Charges

The Nowra Leader · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 7

Like bes[?]ts of prey, looters were busy during the recent North Coast floods, according to the Rev. S. C. Roberts, Taree Methodist clergyman…

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Storms of Dragon Flies

The South Coast Register · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 6

Among the extraordinary phe[?] observed on the plains of Patagonia are storms of large dragonflies. They come before the…

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In Full Sail Sailors Ride the Storm Gerringong’s Craft Founders

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 1

When this scribe stepped in the quarter deck of the only naval college in our fair continent, he was met by Comrade Bergin, of…

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Floods Predicted

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 2

Mr. Mares, Government meteorologist, has forwarded the following telegram to coastal postmasters: Heavy and some flood rains…

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South Coast Rugby League Second Semi-Final Heavy Rain and Sodden Ground

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 13 August 1929 · page 1

On Saturday last the second semi-final in the South Coast Rugby League first-grade competition was played at Berry,…

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Terrific Rain Broughton Creek in Flood Temporary Bridge Washed Away Danger of Floods Intensified

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 13 August 1929 · page 1

The State Meteorologist (Mr. Mares) predict, that further rains will be experienced in this portion of the South Coast, and that there is a danger of floods being intensified. His concluding [?] “Please [?] all concerned.”…

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Amidst the Snow Then in Heavy Rain

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 2

Messrs. A, N. Binks, H. E. Cook, A. Baillie, J. R. Knapp and J. Horgan had the pleasure of witnessing much of the Goulburn country…

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Flooded Pastures Planting Fodder Grasses

The South Coast Register · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 5

A number of dairy farmers on flat , low-lying country have availed themselves of the advice of the New South Wales Slate agrostologist (Mr…

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During the Storm

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 2

While the sulk lasts, the temperamental, clouds thicken, and during mealtimes become nimbus in character and a storm is likely to burst at…

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Extraordinary Weather Heat and Dust Storms Nowra’s Water Problem Persists

The South Coast Register · Friday 13 December 1929 · page 5

The week at Nowra was ushered in with withering westerly winds, which blew choking clouds of dust along the streets, and into shops and…

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