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Floods & storms, 1942

604 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 31

Clothes Ration Storm Looms in Canberra New Buying Stampede Jams Shops Many Stores Compelled to Close Doors on Customers

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 5

CANBERRA, Tuesday.--A storm is gathering over the Governments handling of clothes rationing, 'and the resultant buying stampede. It is due to break in the House of Representatives tomorrow afternoon. Today the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Fadden) roundly condemned the methods used by the Minister…

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Flooding of Mine to Stop Fire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 7

NEWCASTLE, Monday.—Fire is still burning in Belmont, No. 1 Colliery, and because of the danger of an explosion no further attempts will be made to…

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A Peaceful Oasis in a World of Storm In. Peaceful Switzerland. a Mediaeval Castle at Lenzburg. the Summer Home of Lincoln Ellsworth. the American Antarctic Explorer

Construction · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 14

In a world surging with combat and only one country in the midst of all Europe at Peace (though armed to the teeth, in case) it makes us reflect upon the homes and traditions handed down to our generation from more peaceful days. Though homes such as his (now the summer home of Lincoln…

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Mrs. Flood Dies, Aged 10 Years

The Sun · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

Mrs. Stella Flood relict of Joseph Collitt, who built the famous Collitt's Inn at Hartley, in the 1820's, died today aged 101…

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Makers of Chaos Behind Armies That Word "Guerrilla" makes Hitler's Storm-Troopers look over their shoulders

The Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 5

CREEPING from forests at night to tear up railway tracks or blow up bridges, ambushing enemy detachments, raiding supply columns, and slaughtering the garrison of isolated posts--the guerrillas of this war are making history. Regular soldiers cut off from their main forces, remnants of armies, and civilian…

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£1000 Storm Damage

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 5

Recent storm damage in Baulkham Hills shire will cost the council £1000, the acting shire clerk (Mr. Street) said at last week's…

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Deluge of Letters in Support of Evatt's Plea for More Aid Sympathy of British People for Australia

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--Since Dr. Evatt's broadcast on Sunday night, appealing for aid to Australia and emphasising the Commonwealth's perilous position, a flood of letters of congratulation has poured in from all parts of England…

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Deluge of Letters in Support of Evatt's Plea for More Aid Sympathy of British People for Australia

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. -- Since Dr. Evatt's broadcast on Sunday night, appealing for aid to Australia and emphasising the Commonwealth's perilous position, a flood of letters of congratulation has poured in from all parts of England…

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Flood of Letters in Praise of Evatt Case For Greater Help Supported Sympathy of British People for Australia

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. -- Since Dr. Evatt's broadcast on Sunday night, appealing for aid to Australia and emphasising the Commonwealth's perilous position, a flood of letters of congratulation has poured in from all parts of England. Only a fraction of the stack of…

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Flood of Letters in Praise of Evatt Case For Greater Kelp Supported Sympathy of British People for Australia

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. -- Since Dr. Evatt's broadcast on Sunday night, appealing for aid to Australia and emphasising the Commonwealth's perilous position, a flood of letters of congratulation has poured in from all parts of England…

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Flood of Letters in Praise of Evatt Case For Greater Help Supported Sympathy of British People for Australia

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. -- Since Dr. Evatt's broadcast on Sunday night, appealing for aid to Australia and emphasising the Commonwealth's perilous position, a flood of letters of congratulation has poured in from all parts of England…

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Wedding Bells Gale—long

The Biz · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 4

A very pretty wedding Cook place on Saturday, May 16, at St. Paul's Church of England, Canley Vale, when Keziah, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat…

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Rain in Wheat Belt Beneficial Storms

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 5

Beneficial rains on the Riverina and the southein and central slopes have ensured an excellent start for next seasons…

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Steinbeck's Book Causes A Storm

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

THE Moon is Down, is the title of John Steinbeck's latest book and next Sunday in Truth Dorothy Thompson, whose…

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Steinbeck's Book Causes A Storm

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

THE Moon is Down, is the title of John Steinbeck's latest book and next Sunday in Truth Dorothy Thompson, whose…

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Steinbeck's Book Causes A Storm

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

THE Moon is Down, is the title of John Steinbeck's latest book and next Sunday in Truth Dorothy Thompson, whose…

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Steinbeck's Book Causes A Storm

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

THE Moon is Down, is the title of John Steinbeck's latest book and next Sunday in Truth Dorothy Thompson, whose…

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Hate Question Raises Storm LONDON

The Sun · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 4

A first-class controversy is threatened over the decision to abolish hate-training in, Army…

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Prevention of Floods at Narrabeen Is Aim

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 3

A PUBLIC meeting will be held in the Roxy Theatre, Narrabeen, on Thursday evening, to ask the Shire Council to prevent further flood…

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Prevention of Floods at Narrabeen Is Aim

Daily Mirror · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 3

A PUBLIC meeting will be held in the Roxy Theatre, Narrabeen, on Thursday evening, to ask the Shire Council to prevent further flood…

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