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Floods & storms, 1925

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Heavy Rain Storm Many Buildings Unroofed HAY

The Sun · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 11

During a heavy storm at Maude yesterday the school building, post-office, store and several houses were Unroofed, while the hotel stables were…

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FLOODS. Bridge Washed Away. Crops Damaged. Heavy Rain General

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 9

Reports from numerous country centres record exceptionally heavy rain. At Albury 680 points fell in 40…

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Storms and Floods Damage in Country Murray River Overflows Townships Suffer

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 5

Wheat crops, railways, and bridges have been seriously damaged by storms and flood rains in some parts of the country…

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The Southerly to Our Rescue Gales to Follow

Evening News · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 9

After an extremely humid [?]—there was 86 per cent, of humidity in the air at 9 a.m.—a southerly came to Sydney's rescue…

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On Time Aorangi Rides the Gale Successful Trip Kingston (Jamaica)

The Sun · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 1

The Union Company's new 20,000 ton motor ship Aorangi, arrived here to-day. The first stage of the voyage from England has been an undoubted…

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Floods Certain Albury District Several Washaways Albury

Evening News · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 9

Nothing approaching this week's deluge of rain has ever before been experienced in the districts between Albury and Wagga, and it seems…

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Heavy Rain in the City 134 Points Measured

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 9

Hot and sultry weather in the city yesterday culminated in a cool southerly change and heavy rain. The change affected Sydney between…

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Cyclonic Storms Damage at Balranald Two Persons Killed

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 7

As a result of a terrifle cyclone at Balranald (N.S.W.) on Monday, two person were killed and damage to the extent of over £10,000 was done…

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Terrific Storm Osterley's Experience Compass Deflected

The Sun · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 12

Lightning flashed, thunder cracked, and the gale howled and whipped up seas of spray, while mountainous waves poured over the decks…

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Despite a Gale Motor Ship Makes Record NEWCASTLE

Evening News · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 8

The Swedish motor ship Remiana which arrived this morning created a record by running from Sundsvall Sweden to Newcastle in 54 days…

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Crowd Storms Church Exciting Scenes at Marriage of a Prince London, January 14

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 1

Astonishing scenes were witnessed at the much-advertised marriage of Prince Ferdinand of Liechtenstein (a Principality on the…

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Verbal Gale at Cessnock Shire Councillors at Daggers Drawn But No One Is Hurt Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 3

A verbal gale raged at the Cessnock Shire meeting this morning. The principals were Councillor Brown and President Scott…

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Floods. Extensive Damage. Late Crops Suffer. Albury's Record Rainfall. ALBURY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 11

Heavy ruins have continued in many districts. Albury reports a record fall of 732 points since Monday night…

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General Rains. Damage by Floods. West Benefits

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 January 1925 · page 18

Heavy rain has fallen in many parts of the State, including the West. In the Wyalong district very heavy falls occurred. Humbug Creek overflowed its…

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Wet Week-end Predicted Rain Continues Over New South Wales Some Heavy Falls Registered Further Flood Damage in Riverina

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 January 1925 · page 7

No abatement of the depressing weather conditions is anticipated in Sydney during the week-end. Mr. Mares's special forecast,…

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More Rain Big Storm Coining

The Sun · Monday 19 January 1925 · page 9

Another big rainstorm is developing over the State, according to the State Meteorologist (Mr. Mares), and should extend to the coastal…

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Floods at Albury

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 January 1925 · page 1

Dean Street, Albury, under water, as the result of the torrential rains early last week…

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Storm Coming Big Disturbance More Flood Falls and Thunder and Lightning

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 1

RAIN, had, thunder and lightning. Sydney is to have the week-end all over again, only more so…

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Flood Damage Reported Losses in Livestock and Crops Narrandera Swept by Violent Storm

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 7

Storm and flood damage continues to be reported from various parts of the State. In some places farmers are having trouble with…

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