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TREMENDOUS DOWNPOUR AT TOOWOOMBA. THE STREETS FLOODED. TOOWOOMBA, MONDAY.

14 February 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 5

…In this age when point and click research is available 24/7/365 it is surprising that Dean Driscoll (Letters 20/1) needs help with his history. A search for flood on the National Library's online Newspaper archive produces over 600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

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TERRIBLE FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND. IPSWICH UNDER WATER. HOUSES AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS SUBMERGED. FOUR CHILDREN DROWNED. PEOPLE FLEEING FOR LIFE. A MINE FLOODED. SEVEN MINERS DROWNED. A LUNATIC ASYLUM IN PERIL. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) TOOWOOMBA, SUNDAY.

6 February 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 5

…In this age when point and click research is available 24/7/365 it is surprising that Dean Driscoll (Letters 20/1) needs help with his history. A search for flood on the National Library's online Newspaper archive produces over 600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland" , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

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FLOODS IN THE TWEED DISTRICT. THE PUBLIC WHARF SUBMERGED. DAMAGE TO CROPS. MURWILLUMBAH, MONDAY.

7 February 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 5

…In this age when point and click research is available 24/7/365 it is surprising that Dean Driscoll (Letters 20/1) needs help with his history. A search for flood on the National Library's online Newspaper archive produces over 600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District "…

1 citation

THE FLOOD IN THE CLARENCE. MAIL COMMUNICATION STOPPED. LAWRENCE, MONDAY.

7 February 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 5

…In this age when point and click research is available 24/7/365 it is surprising that Dean Driscoll (Letters 20/1) needs help with his history. A search for flood on the National Library's online Newspaper archive produces over 600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

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FLOODS EXPECTED ON THE HUNTER. RAYMOND TERRACE, MONDAY.

14 February 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 5

…In this age when point and click research is available 24/7/365 it is surprising that Dean Driscoll (Letters 20/1) needs help with his history. A search for flood on the National Library's online Newspaper archive produces over 600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

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THE WEATHER. FLOODS IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS. GRAFTON FLOODED. BOATS PLYING IN THE STREETS. PEOPLE TAKING REFUGE IN THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS. THE GASWORKS FLOODED. THE TOWN IN DARKNESS. GREAT DAMAGE TO THE CROPS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) GRAFTON, MONDAY.

14 February 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 5

…when point and click research is available 24/7/365 it is surprising that Dean Driscoll (Letters 20/1) needs help with his history. A search for flood on the National Library's online Newspaper archive produces over 600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

1 citation

THE FLOOD IN THE RICHMOND. LISMORE, TUESDAY.

15 February 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 8

…research is available 24/7/365 it is surprising that Dean Driscoll (Letters 20/1) needs help with his history. A search for flood on the National Library's online Newspaper archive produces over 600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

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ANOTHER TERRIBLE FLOOD IN BRISBANE. THOUSANDS OF HOUSES UNDER WATER. TRAFFIC EVERYWHERE SUSPENDED. THE CITY AND SUBURBS IN ALMOST TOTAL DARKNESS. ROADS AND RAILWAYS SUBMERGED. SEVERAL CASES OF DROWNING REPORTED. BRISBANE, SATURDAY.

20 February 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 5

…that Dean Driscoll (Letters 20/1) needs help with his history. A search for flood on the National Library's online Newspaper archive produces over 600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

1 citation

LISMORE FLOODED. LISMORE, SUNDAY.

20 February 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 6

…with his history. A search for flood on the National Library's online Newspaper archive produces over 600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

1 citation

A FLOOD AT BOWRAL. GREAT DAMAGE DONE TO HOUSES AND GARDENS. N0 GAS IN THE TOWN. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) BOWRAL, SUNDAY.

6 March 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 7

…search for flood on the National Library's online Newspaper archive produces over 600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

1 citation

Family Notices

17 October 1874, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 1

…Library's online Newspaper archive produces over 600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

1 citation

GREAT FLOOD AT BRANXTON. BUILDINGS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED. BRANXTON, THURSDAY.

10 March 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 6

…600,000 results, while the word drought, 300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

1 citation

DISASTROUS FLOOD AT MAITLAND. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HOMELESS. THE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS FULL OF REFUGEES. A LARGE PORTION OF THE TOWN UNDER WATER. THREE MEN DROWNED AT BRANXTON. WEST MAITLAND, THURSDAY.

10 March 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 5

…300,000. This seasons disastrous and widespread floods are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

1 citation

GREAT FLOODS IN NEW ZEALAND. RESIDENTS RESCUED IN BOATS. BRIDGES WASHED AWAY. [BY TELEGRAM.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) AUCKLAND, MONDAY.

14 March 1893, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 5

…are not unique but have occurred numerous times. Of note are the following headlines from the Sydney Morning Herald February-March 1893: " Trememdous downpour in Toowoomba " " Terrible Floods in Queensland " , " Floods in the Tweed District " , " Flood in the Clarence ", " Floods expected in the Hunter ", " Grafton Flooded ", " The flood in the Richmond ", " Another terrible flood in Brisbane ", " Lismore Flooded ",  " A flood at Bowral ", " Heavy Flood at Bega ", " Great Flood at Branxton ", " Disastrous Flood at Maitland ", " Great Floods in New Zealand ". …

1 citation

A TROPICAL DOWNPOUR, HEAVY RAIN IN THE CITY. STREETS CONVERTED INTO RIVERS.

2 February 1928, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), page 13

…“ A tropical Downpour streets converted to rivers ” The Adelaide Advertiser Thursday 2 February 1928…

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HEAVY STORMS. In Riverina. HOUSES UNROOFED. Tornado at Uranquinty. ALDURY, Sunday.

6 February 1928, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 11

…“ Heavy Storms in Riverina ” The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 6 February 1928…

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FLOODS IN NEW SOUTH WALES. STOCK AND FENCINHG SWEPT AWAY. Sydney, February 5.

6 February 1928, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), page 15

…“ Floods in New South Wales. Stock and fencing washed away ” The Advertiser Monday 6 February 1928…

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DANGER OF FLOODS. Yea and Goulburn Bridges.

7 February 1928, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 10

…“ DANGER OF FLOODS. Yea and Goulburn Bridges. ” The Argus Tuesday 7 February 1928…

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RAIN IN QUEENSLAND. SHIPPING DISORGANISED. Floods in Some Areas.

9 February 1928, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 11

…“ RAIN IN QUEENSLAND. SHIPPING DISORGANISED. Floods in Some Areas. ” The Argus Thursday 9 February 1928…

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STORMS IN THE COUNTRY. ARMIDALE, Monday.

7 February 1928, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 12

…“ STORMS IN THE COUNTRY. ARMIDALE ” The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 7 February 1928…

1 citation

RIVERS RISING. DELUGE IN SOUTH QUEENSLAND. ROADS IMPASSABLE. MANY CREEKS RUNNING BANKERS.

8 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 15

…“ Rivers rising. Deluge in South Queensland ” The Brisbane Courier Wednesday 8 February 1928…

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FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND MUCH DAMAGE REPORTED

9 February 1928, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), page 4

…“ FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND MUCH DAMAGE REPORTED ” Barrier Miner Thursday 9 February 1928…

1 citation

QUEENSLAND STORMS. LOW-LYING COUNTRY FLOODED. Brisbane, February 7.

8 February 1928, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), page 13

…“ Queensland Storms. Low lying country Flooded ” The Advertiser Wednesday 8 February 1928…

1 citation

BRISBANE FLOODS WARNINGS ISSUED

10 February 1928, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), page 4

…“ Brisbane floods warnings issued ” Barrier Miner Friday 10 February 1928…

1 citation

YARRA IN FLOOD. NINE FEET RISE. BRIDGE SWEPT AWAY. Swimming Club's Losses.

17 February 1928, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 15

…“ Yarra in Flood. Nine Feet rise .” The Argus 17 February 1928…

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CYCLONE. AT TWEED HEADS. Buildings Wrecked. AMAZING STRENGTH OF WIND. BRISBANE, Tuesday.

15 February 1928, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 15

…“ Cyclone at Tweed Heads ” The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 15 February 1928…

2 citations

FLOODS IN NORTH AND SOUTH. Riverina Inundated. RAILWAY TRAFFIC SUSPENDED. Town of Ganmain Flooded.

17 February 1928, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 11

…“ Floods in North and South ” The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 17 February 1928…

2 citations

PHENOMENAL RAIN. NARRANDERA, Thursday.

17 February 1928, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 11

…“ Phenomenal Rain, Narrandera ” The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 17 February 1928…

2 citations

WATER OVER BANKS. POSITION AT MACLEAN. MACLEAN. Thursday.

17 February 1928, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 11

…“ Water over banks. Position at Maclean ” The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 17 February 1928…

2 citations

ONE HUGE LAKE. BREADALBANE PLAINS. GOULBURN, Friday.

18 February 1928, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 17

…“ One Huge Lake, Breadalbane Plains. Goulburn ” The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 18 February 1928…

1 citation

TERRIFIC STORM. DAMAGE AT GLEN INNES. OAT CROPS FLATTENED. GLEN INNES, February 14.

15 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 15

…“ Terrific Storm. Damage at Glen Innes ” The Brisbane Courier Wednesday 15 February 1928…

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GRAFTON'S PLIGHT. STREETS AWASH AND HOUSES DESERTED. SHAFTON, February 15.

16 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 13

…“ Grafton’s Plight ” The Brisbane Courier Thursday 16 February 1928…

1 citation

CASINO FLOODED. CROPS SERIOUSLY DAMAGED. CASINO, February 15.

16 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 13

…“ Casino Flooded ” The Brisbane Courier Thursday 16 February 1928…

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LANDSLIDES NEAR LISMORE. LISMORE, February 16.

17 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 20

…“ Landslides near Lismore ” The Brisbane Courier Friday 17 February 1928…

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TROPICAL STORM Victoria Suffers Heavily Many Sheep Drowned MELBOURNE, February 16.

17 February 1928, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), page 11

…“ Tropical Storm. Victoria suffers heavily ” The Mercury Wednesday 15 February 1928…

1 citation

FLOODS IN MANY PARTS BRISBANE, February 14.

15 February 1928, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), page 5

…“ Floods in many parts Brisbane ” Cairns Post Wednesday 15 February 1928…

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ARMIDALE FLOODED RESIDENTS LEAVE HOMES IN LOW-LYING PORTIONS Armidale, Thursday.

16 February 1928, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), page 1

…“ Ármidale Flooded ” Barrier Miner Thursday 16 February 1928…

1 citation

SERIOUS DAY BY HEAVY RAINS. MANY RAILWAY WASHAWAYS. BROKEN HILL ISOLATED FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA. BREAKDOWN GANGS UNABLE TO REACH DERAILED TRAIN. FIREMAN MIDDLETON'S BODY NOT YET RECOVERED. THE SCENE OF THE DISASTER. ATTEMPTS TO RECOVER BODY. TO LINE IN A BAD WAY. Cockburn, February 16.

17 February 1928, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), page 13

…“ Serious Heavy rains. Broken Hill isolated from South Australia ” The Advertiser Friday 17 February 1928…

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CONDAMINE IN FLOOD. LARGE AREA INUNDATED. WARWICK, February 16.

17 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 20

…“ Condamine in Flood ” The Brisbane Courier Friday 17 February 1928…

1 citation

RIVERS RISING. IN HIGH FLOOD. THE LOGAN RIVER. BATHDOWNEY INUNDATED. BEAUDESERT, February 17.

18 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 18

…“ Rivers Rising In high flood ” The Brisbane Courier Saturday 18 February 1928…

1 citation

CAPITAL TERRITORY FLOODED. CANBERRA, February 17.

18 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 18

…“ Capital Territory Flooded ” The Brisbane Courier Saturday 18 February 1928…

1 citation

Deluges and Floods in Queensland and New South Wales. RIVERS RISING. MANY AREAS INUNDATED. ROADS BLOCKED. RAILWAYS DISORGANISED.

18 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 15

…“ Deluges and Floods in Queensland and New South Wales ” The Brisbane Courier Saturday 18 February 1928…

2 citations

VICTORIA. Rivers Still Rising. MELBOURNE, Sunday.

20 February 1928, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 12

…“ Victoria – rivers Still rising ” The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 20 February…

2 citations

ORANGE FLOODED. DAMAGE TO SHOPS. ORANGE, Sunday.

20 February 1928, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 12

…“ Orange Flooded ” The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 20 February…

1 citation

A DOWNPOUR. 7 INCHES IN FOUR HOURS PHENOMENAL FAILS ON DOWNS. TOOWOOMBA, February 19.

20 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 18

…February 1928 “ Serious Heavy rains. Broken Hill isolated from South Australia ” The Advertiser Friday 17 February 1928 “ Condamine in Flood ” The Brisbane Courier Friday 17 February 1928 “ Rivers Rising In high flood ” The Brisbane Courier Saturday 18 February 1928 “ Capital Territory Flooded ” The Brisbane Courier Saturday 18 February 1928 “ Deluges and Floods in Queensland and New South Wales ” The Brisbane Courier Saturday 18 February 1928 “ Victoria – rivers Still rising ” The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 20 February “ Orange Flooded ” The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 20 February A DOWNPOUR. 7 INCHES IN FOUR HOURS PHENOMENAL FAILS ON DOWNS. TOOWOOMBA  The Brisbane Courier Monday 20 February 1928…

1 citation

GRAFTON FLOODED. CLARENCE BREAKS ITS RANKS. HUNDREDS OF ACRES SUBMERGED. TREMENDOUS DAMAGE.

20 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 13

…“ Condamine in Flood ” The Brisbane Courier Friday 17 February 1928 “ Rivers Rising In high flood ” The Brisbane Courier Saturday 18 February 1928 “ Capital Territory Flooded ” The Brisbane Courier Saturday 18 February 1928 “ Deluges and Floods in Queensland and New South Wales ” The Brisbane Courier Saturday 18 February 1928 “ Victoria – rivers Still rising ” The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 20 February “ Orange Flooded ” The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 20 February A DOWNPOUR. 7 INCHES IN FOUR HOURS PHENOMENAL FAILS ON DOWNS. TOOWOOMBA The Brisbane Courier Monday 20 February 1928 GRAFTON FLOODED. CLARENCE BREAKS ITS RANKS. HUNDREDS OF ACRES SUBMERGED. TREMENDOUS DAMAGE. The Brisbane Courier Monday 20 February 1928…

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BUNDABERG WHARVES COVERED. BUNDABERG, February 20.

21 February 1928, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), page 11

…“ Bundaberg Wharves Covered ” The Brisbane Courier Tuesday 21 February 1928…

1 citation

RAINS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA. PASTORAL COUNTRY FLOODED. RAILWAY FIREMAN'S DEATH

21 February 1928, Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938), page 22

…“ Rains in South Australia. Pastoral country flooded ” Western Argus Tuesday 21 February 1928…

1 citation

THE SERIES OF STORMS In Four States A VERY WET WEEK-END Sensational Falls

20 February 1928, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), page 5

…“ The Series of storms in four states ” Cairns Post Monday 20 February…

1 citation

IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA MUCH DAMAGE IS REPORTED IN MANNAHILL DISTRICT

20 February 1928, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), page 1

…“ In South Australia much damage is reported ” Barrier Miner Monday 20 February…

1 citation

CENTRAL KEMPSEY FLOODED 100 RESIDENTS LEAVE HOMES Sydney, Monday.

20 February 1928, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), page 1

…“ Central Kempsey Flooded ” Barrier Miner Monday 20 February…

1 citation

MARYBOROUGH FLOODED BRISBANE, Tuesday

22 February 1928, The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), page 5

…“ Maryborough Flooded ” The Canberra Tines Wednesday 22 February…

2 citations

WATER THROUGH WINDOWS. WEST WYALONG, Tuesday.

22 February 1928, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 15

…“ Water through windows, West Wyalong ” The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 22 February…

1 citation

LISMORE DELUGED Kyogle in Darkness

2 January 1934, The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), page 13

…Lismore deluged Kyogle in darkness  The Courier Mail Tuesday 2  January 1934…

1 citation

9 INCHES IN 24 HOURS Rivers In High Flood CAIRNS, January 1.

2 January 1934, The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), page 13

…Lismore deluged Kyogle in darkness The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 9 inches in 24 hours Rivers in High flood Cairns The Courier Mail Tuesday 2  January 1934…

1 citation

Tweed Flood Feared MURWILLUMBAH, January 1.

2 January 1934, The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), page 13

…Lismore deluged Kyogle in darkness The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 9 inches in 24 hours Rivers in High flood Cairns The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Tweed Flood Feared  The Courier Mail Tuesday 2  January 1934…

1 citation

QUEENSLAND STORMS. Floods Delay Trains. BRIDGES UNDER WATER. BRISBANE, Monday.

2 January 1934, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 14

…Lismore deluged Kyogle in darkness The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 9 inches in 24 hours Rivers in High flood Cairns The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Tweed Flood Feared The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Queensland Storms Floods delay trains. Bridges under water  The Sydney Morning  Herald Tuesday 2 January…

1 citation

THUNDERSTORM CAUSES DAMAGE. LITHGOW, Monday.

2 January 1934, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 10

…Lismore deluged Kyogle in darkness The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 9 inches in 24 hours Rivers in High flood Cairns The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Tweed Flood Feared The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Queensland Storms Floods delay trains. Bridges under water The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Thunder Storms cause damage. Lithgow  The Sydney Morning  Herald Tuesday 2 January…

1 citation

FLOODS IN MELBOURNE SUBURBS CAUSED BY THUNDERSTORM. ABOUT 50 FAMILIES HOMELESS Melbourne Dec. 26.

2 January 1934, Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938), page 12

…Lismore deluged Kyogle in darkness The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 9 inches in 24 hours Rivers in High flood Cairns The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Tweed Flood Feared The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Queensland Storms Floods delay trains. Bridges under water The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Thunder Storms cause damage. Lithgow The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Floods in Melbourne Suburbs  Western Argus Tuesday 2 January…

1 citation

HEAVY THUNDERSTORMS DAMAGE IN SOUTH OUSTRALIA 279 POINTS RAIN IN HOUR. Adelaide, Dec. 27.

2 January 1934, Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938), page 18

…Lismore deluged Kyogle in darkness The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 9 inches in 24 hours Rivers in High flood Cairns The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Tweed Flood Feared The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Queensland Storms Floods delay trains. Bridges under water The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Thunder Storms cause damage. Lithgow The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Floods in Melbourne Suburbs Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Heavy Thunderstorms damage in South Australia   Western Argus Tuesday 2 January…

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FLOODS WREAK HAVOC IN CALIFORNIA Over 30 Dead in Los Angeles EIGHT KILLED IN FOG IN ENGLAND The New Year crashed in tumultuously in Southern California, where floods following cloudbursts caused a death-roll in Los Angeles, estimated at between 30 and 50, injured hundreds of people, rendered thousands homeless, and did millions of dollars damages. A dense fog in England caused road and railway accidents in which eight persons were killed and many injured. (Courier-Mail Special Cable.) VANCOUVER, January 1.

3 January 1934, The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), page 10

…Lismore deluged Kyogle in darkness The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 9 inches in 24 hours Rivers in High flood Cairns The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Tweed Flood Feared The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Queensland Storms Floods delay trains. Bridges under water The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Thunder Storms cause damage. Lithgow The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Floods in Melbourne Suburbs Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Heavy Thunderstorms damage in South Australia Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Floods wreak havoc in California  The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January…

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STORM RAVAGES BORDER AREAS Shops Flooded at Kyogle

3 January 1934, The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), page 10

…Lismore deluged Kyogle in darkness The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 9 inches in 24 hours Rivers in High flood Cairns The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Tweed Flood Feared The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Queensland Storms Floods delay trains. Bridges under water The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Thunder Storms cause damage. Lithgow The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Floods in Melbourne Suburbs Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Heavy Thunderstorms damage in South Australia Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Floods wreak havoc in California The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Storm ravages border areas, shops flooded in Kyogle  The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January…

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FLOOD IN BURDEKIN Expected at Inkerman To-day TOWNSVILLE, January 2.

3 January 1934, The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), page 10

…1934 9 inches in 24 hours Rivers in High flood Cairns The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Tweed Flood Feared The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Queensland Storms Floods delay trains. Bridges under water The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Thunder Storms cause damage. Lithgow The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Floods in Melbourne Suburbs Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Heavy Thunderstorms damage in South Australia Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Floods wreak havoc in California The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Storm ravages border areas, shops flooded in Kyogle The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Flood in Burdekin The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January…

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FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND. BRISBANE, Tuesday.

3 January 1934, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), page 12

…flood Cairns The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Tweed Flood Feared The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Queensland Storms Floods delay trains. Bridges under water The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Thunder Storms cause damage. Lithgow The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Floods in Melbourne Suburbs Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Heavy Thunderstorms damage in South Australia Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Floods wreak havoc in California The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Storm ravages border areas, shops flooded in Kyogle The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Flood in Burdekin The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Floods in Queensland  The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 3 January…

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MELBOURNE STREETS RESEMBLE CANALS AS RESULT OF TORRENTIAL RAIN

3 January 1934, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), page 7

…Flood Feared The Courier Mail Tuesday 2 January 1934 Queensland Storms Floods delay trains. Bridges under water The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Thunder Storms cause damage. Lithgow The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Floods in Melbourne Suburbs Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Heavy Thunderstorms damage in South Australia Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Floods wreak havoc in California The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Storm ravages border areas, shops flooded in Kyogle The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Flood in Burdekin The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Floods in Queensland The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 3 January Melbourne Streets resemble canals  The Mercury Wednesday 3 January…

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Queensland Rivers In Flood BRISBANE, January 2.

3 January 1934, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), page 10

…Queensland Storms Floods delay trains. Bridges under water The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Thunder Storms cause damage. Lithgow The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Floods in Melbourne Suburbs Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Heavy Thunderstorms damage in South Australia Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Floods wreak havoc in California The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Storm ravages border areas, shops flooded in Kyogle The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Flood in Burdekin The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Floods in Queensland The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 3 January Melbourne Streets resemble canals The Mercury Wednesday 3 January Queensland Rivers in flood  The Advertiser Wednesday 3 January…

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MOLONGLO RIVER OVERFLOWS Canberra Isolated by Road FEDERAL HOUSE LEAKS CANBERRA, January 8.

9 January 1934, The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), page 11

…Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Thunder Storms cause damage. Lithgow The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Floods in Melbourne Suburbs Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Heavy Thunderstorms damage in South Australia Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Floods wreak havoc in California The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Storm ravages border areas, shops flooded in Kyogle The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Flood in Burdekin The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Floods in Queensland The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 3 January Melbourne Streets resemble canals The Mercury Wednesday 3 January Queensland Rivers in flood The Advertiser Wednesday 3 January Canberra Isolated by Road  The Courier Mail Tuesday 9 january…

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WANGARATTA SUFFERS LARGE FLOOD EXPECTED Farmers' Losses Will be Heavy

8 January 1934, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 7

…Lithgow The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 2 January Floods in Melbourne Suburbs Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Heavy Thunderstorms damage in South Australia Western Argus Tuesday 2 January Floods wreak havoc in California The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Storm ravages border areas, shops flooded in Kyogle The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Flood in Burdekin The Courier Mail Wednesday 3 January Floods in Queensland The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 3 January Melbourne Streets resemble canals The Mercury Wednesday 3 January Queensland Rivers in flood The Advertiser Wednesday 3 January Canberra Isolated by Road The Courier Mail Tuesday 9 january Wangaratta suffers large flood expected  The Argus Monday 8 January…