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Floods & storms, 1936

1,260 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 63

Haig Speaks--No. 22. When German Hearts Failed Push Halted British Political Storms Haig Defended

The Sun · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 12

As the German attack of 1918 faded against the strong resistance of the British army, evidence was growing that German hearts were failing. Prisoners did not seem to care who won the war…

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Out with the Flood Stirring Drama of the Outback

The World's News · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 1

A FEW sodden leaves clung to his face as he rose from his knees; he brushed them off with a gesture' of disgust. No use stumbling around in the…

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Grass 'Storm' at Bogan Gate

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 1

THIS CURIOUS effect is in reality the result of an "umbrella" grass storm at Bogan Gate, where the grass has been carried by the wind until it has blocked the entrance to shops, and formed huge piles in backyards of the town…

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Flood of Entries Sheep Competitions Attract Farmers Throughout New South Wales

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 8

ENTRIES are pouring in from the whote of the Inland districts for this year's "Farmer and Settler" Merlno Ewe and Export Lamb…

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The Floods of the Yellow River described by a Catholic Missionary

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 3

Shanaien (Shantung, China).—A letter from one of the priests of the Society of the Divine Word, in the Vicariate of Tsaochowfu, gives an idea of the…

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Wirra Walla Never Wobbled Knocked Figures Bandy Floodlights Run

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 16 May 1936 · page 6

TAKEN to Brisbane for the specific purpose of lowering the floodlight mile record on the Exhibition Ground,…

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Vivid Scenes in the Air 'Storm Over the Andes'

The Labor Daily · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 8

"STORM Over The Andes," featuring Jack Holt, Mona Barrio and Antonio Moreno, at the Capitol this week, is the story of an airman who…

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Raised Storm Remark On Defence

The Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 14

When the Acting-Leader of the House (Mr. Martin) declared in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon his strong belief in the necessity for…

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Indignant Heimwehr. Fear of Bolshevik Flood. (From Our Special Representative.) London, May 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1936 · page 14

An article showing the resentment that is felt by many members' of the Fascist Heimwehr at the dismissal of their leader, Prince Starhemberg, has been published in the official…

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Nellore In Storm

The Sun · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 32

Three passengers and a stewardess Mrs. Phillips, were hurled across the deck by a wave, which swept the main deck of the Nellore in a…

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Effect of New Floodlight Venture Trotting Horse Values Increase in Brisbane

Referee · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 6

VALUES of trotters in Brisbane have been given a decided boost since the revival of the sport under floodlight conditions by the…

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Rough Flight In Gale, Rain, Cloud BRISBANE

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 7

IN torrential rain, and buffeted by a gale which at times attained a velocity of 60 miles an hour, Airlines of Australia's new Stinson aeroplane flew yesterday from Sydney to Brisbane--the only machine to cover…

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Collier Strikes Reef in Gale Boats Ready to Launch

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 1

LIFEBOATS were prepared for launching when the collier Abersea struck Bellambi reef,…

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Storm in Perth. Buildings and Boats Damaged. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 12

A violent storm swept the southern patt of the State to-day. Many buildings in Perth were damaged, and scores of river craft were wrenched from their moorings and piled up…

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'Plane's Terrific Battle Caught In Raging Gale And Hit By 'Wall Of Water' Services Stop Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 1

TORRENTIAL rain, accompanied by a 50-mile-an-hour gale, in the northern quarter of N.S.W. forced the cancellation…

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Planes And Ships Delayed Cyclone On Coast

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 May 1936 · page 7

AN extensive cyclonic disturbance operating over the Tasman and along the coast is causing considerable delay to shipping and air mail schedules. THE Burns, Philp Island steamer,…

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"Storm Over the Andes" (Universal)

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 23 May 1936 · page 22

UNFORTUNATELY this sort of thing has been done so thoroughly before. The hero falls in love…

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Storm Destructive, But Broke Drought

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 May 1936 · page 7

PERTH, Friday.--Damage estimated at £15,000 was caused by a cyclonic storm yesterday. Fremantle suffered most, the damage…

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£15,000 Damage Caused by Perth Storm Perth

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 May 1936 · page 8

It is estimated that yesterday's cyclonic storm did £15,000 worth of damage in Perth and suburbs. Many motor launches and sailing craft…

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Australia Flooded with Crime Literature Appalling Menace of Cheap Imported Magazines American Stories That Are an Invitation To Murder

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 23 May 1936 · page 3

AT the moment in Australia there are too many capital offences. In N.S.W. alone, six convicted persons are under…

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