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Floods & storms, 1933

1,330 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 67

George St. West Flooding Canal for Drainage

The Labor Daily · Friday 13 October 1933 · page 8

That the completion of the Alexandria Canal to Blackwattle Bay would obviate the flooding of George Street West, was the suggestion…

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"Storm at Daybreak"

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 8

This picture, which stars Walter Huston, Kay Francis, and Nils Asther, will support "State Fair" this Saturday and Monday. It is the story…

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"Storm at Daybreak" (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 October 1933 · page 6

DESPITE the fact that in its middle passages this film moves uncertainly, even, indeed, rather…

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Gulf of Genoa Gale-swept Strathaird Delayed by Storm London

The Sun · Sunday 15 October 1933 · page 11

The Marseilles correspondent of the "Daily Mail" says that the Gulf of Genoa has been swept by a violent gale, delaying shipping, including the…

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A Story for the KIDDlES. What The Storm Blew Into Will's Back Yard

The Labor Daily · Monday 16 October 1933 · page 7

The wind blew all the week-end, but when Will Wattle-gurn and Clar[?]hce Kookabu[?]a woke up the next day everything was still and quiet. Will…

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Yield of Potatoes Smaller Crops Affected By Floodings And Rains Late Planting

The Labor Daily · Monday 16 October 1933 · page 8

Although the recent rains have been of material benefit to the crops of potatoes that were planted late. they have not assisted…

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Storm Troopers Interned Violence Against Foreigners Berlin

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 October 1933 · page 8

Four members of Berlin storm detachments who were guilty of acts of violence against foreigners have been arrested at the instance of the…

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'Cyclone' Clarke Is Tough New Yorker Should Prove Great Favorite Lurich Shot

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 October 1933 · page 3

"CYCLONE" JACK CLARKE, who makes his Australian debut at Leichhardt Stadium on Saturday night in a six-rounder with…

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Flood Relief Allocations. Bellingen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 October 1933 · page 12

The Bellingen shire council is perturbed at the action of the Local Government Department in the matter of relief allocations to shires for the recent serious flood. The…

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Storm At Impost On Country Killed Meat Protests Maybe Effective

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 October 1933 · page 12

PROTESTS against the new imposts on country-killed meat are worrying the State Government. The Country…

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McMASTER Will Be Kept Busy Lurich - "Cyclone" Jack Clarke Wrestle Two Cavemen

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 18 October 1933 · page 3

AMERICAN "Cyclone" Jack Clarke has come with such excellent credentials that his bout with Australian…

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Thunderstorms Developing

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 18 October 1933 · page 10

THOUGH to-day's weather generally over the State will remain fine and warm, sultry conditions will lead to…

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Warm To-day Thunderstorm Toward Evening

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 October 1933 · page 11

Warm weather, a squally northerly breeze, and a thunderstorm towards evening are predicted for to-day in the city…

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Prompt Move By Taxpayer Protest Entered Federal Salaries Move Causes Storm

The Sun · Friday 20 October 1933 · page 11

SURPRiSE and indignation were expressed to-day at the proposal of Federal Parliamentarians to rescind…

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Farmers Incensed at Federal Govt's Wheat Plan Into Hands of Speculators Growers Delivered F.S.A. Chief Strongly Critical Storm Coming in Parliament

The Land · Friday 20 October 1933 · page 1

AMONG country members of the Federal Parliament and throughout the wheat districts of the Commonwealth…

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"CYCLONE " SOMETHING Will Probably Be A Mild Breeze

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 14

SO "Cyclone" Clarke has been chosen for "champion" Tom Lurich at Leichhardt next Saturday night…

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"Cyclone" Will Test Champion J. Clarke Promises Tom Lurich a Hard Bout Both Cavemen

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 3

AMERICAN JACK CLARKE has displayed such fine form in the gym. during the past week that the wrestling cognoscenti…

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From the Gallery. Federal Notes. the Calm and the Storm. (From Our Special Representative.) Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 14

How placid was everything when the "allnighter" got into its stride last night! The House of Representatives had calmed down after the oratory of Mr. Green and the humour…

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Ulm's Own Story of His Flight Battered by Storms, Stuck in Mud, Still Made Record First Tribute Came From Old Air-mate "Smithy" (World Copyright. All Rights Reserved.) DERBY

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 8

THE, first telegram received on landing was from my old flying colleague, "Smithy." Our flight is in no way comparable to "Smithy's" marvellous solo effort, which will remain unbeaten until an even…

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Floodtng of Pasture Lands. Alburt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 16

It was generally believed that when it was possible to regulate the flow of the Murray River at the Hume reservoir, [?]oodlng of lowlying land down-stream would be minimised,…

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