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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1946

1,433 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 72

Flood Escapes

The Biz · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 5

Some North Queensland families were saved from death in the floods by seeking refuge in trees…

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Vivid Storms Over Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 9

A series of thunderstorms broke over Sydney and suburbs late yesterday afternoon. Falls were light, and the storms passed…

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Storm Damages Fallows In Tamworth District

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 20

A HEAVY storm in the Tamworth district in the mid February damaged some fallow on the slopes reported the…

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In South Australia Heavy Floods Carpet Arid Pasture Areas

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 17

TREMENDOUS rains have flooded the State from end to end, and damage has been widespread. Fences have been…

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Supplies for Flood Victims

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 3

STRAPPED to the interior of his aircraft, an R.A.A.F. officer throws supplies to townships isolated by Queensland's floods. The floodwaters are now receding…

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Havoc of Floods

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 5

FLOODS in the Townsville area did serious damage to many houses and caused eight deaths. Picture shows houses…

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Floods at Ayr Cane Farmers' Losses Special Reporter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 4

TOWNSVILLE, Thursday.— First physical contact with Ayr, one of the flood-beleaguered towns in the north, was…

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Report Of Cyclone Near Jap Destroyer Denied

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 March 1946 · page 2

Reports that the Japanese hell ship Yoizuki was running into a cyclone off the Queensland coast were denied last night. If the ship, which is believed to be off Rockhampton, is steering an average course to New Guinea, it should be in fine, calm…

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Pails Now Storm-centre Rocky Wimbledon Trip Some Ill-timed L.T.A. CRITICISM

Daily Mirror · Saturday 9 March 1946 · page 9

PROJECTED visit of Dinny Pails to Wimbledon in June has stirred a storm in the tennis tea-cup, turbulent enough to crack the crockery…

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Pails Now Storm-centre Rocky Wimbledon Trip Some Ill-timed L.T.A. CRITICISM

Daily Mirror · Saturday 9 March 1946 · page 12

PROJECTED visit of Dinny Pails to Wimbledon in June has stirred a storm in the tennis tea-cup, turbulent enough to crack the crockery…

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Pails Now Storm-centre Rocky Wimbledon Trip Some Ill-timed L.T.A. CRITICISM

Daily Mirror · Saturday 9 March 1946 · page 9

PROJECTED visit of Dinny Pails to Wimbledon in June has stirred a storm in the tennis tea-cup, turbulent enough to crack the crockery…

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Floods Leave Trail of Ruin Valuable Crops Washed Away Launch Trip by "Refugees"

Daily Mirror · Saturday 9 March 1946 · page 10

TOWNSVILLE, Saturday. -- Stories of the devastation caused by the recent flooding of the Lower Burdekin districts were brought to Townsville yesterday by the first batch of…

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Floods Leave Trail of Ruin Valuable Crops Washed Away Launch Trip by "Refugees"

Daily Mirror · Saturday 9 March 1946 · page 10

TOWNSVILLE, Saturday. -- Stories of the devastation caused by the recent flooding of the Lower Burdekin districts were brought to Townsville yesterday by the first batch of…

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Huge Losses Caused by Qld. Floods

Truth · Sunday 10 March 1946 · page 28

BRISBANE, Saturday. — Damage caused by the recent floods in Northern Queensland is estimated at £3,000.000. This…

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Victoria Swept by Gales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—Cold and stormy weather swept Victoria to-day. Wind reached gale force at several points along the coast, and a number…

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Crowds Storm Car Racing Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 11

BRISBANE, Sunday.--Crowds waiting to see Brisbane's first miniature car racing carnival last night tore down the gates at the Exhibition…

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Opposition to Loan U.S Citizens' Reaction Mail Floods to Senators

Daily Mirror · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 7

WASHINGTON, Monday--The average American opposes the loan to Britain, according to a flood of mail…

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Townsville Flood Damage, £250,000

Daily Mirror · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 1

TOWNSVILLE, Monday.--Damage by the recent flood in the Greater Townsville area will reach £250,000. The Town Hall Relief Fund totals…

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Ash Dust Like A Storm

The Sun · Tuesday 12 March 1946 · page 3

Bronchial and other disorders caused by coal and ash dust were said in the…

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Migration Applications Flood Australia House

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 12 March 1946 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday.--Pressure of business has compelled migration officials at Australia House to move to basement quarters formerly…

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