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Floods & storms, 1913

4 stories in Blue Mountains's papers

Vivid Electric Storm

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 6

One of the most awe-inspiring thunderstorms that ever happened on the Mountains broke over Katoomba at about half-past three on Saturday afternoon, It…

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Shooting in a Storm

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 7

About 25 rifleman were on the range on Saturday last for a practice shoot over the Jamieson course. Tom, Martin who was been an absentee since the…

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Severe Storm

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 5

After days of glorious weather, reminiscent of the Indian summer about which so much is written, a change came o'er the scene. Early on Monday morning…

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A Mountain Hurricane. Dry Dust Storm. the Worst on Record

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 October 1913 · page 5

On Wednesday morning, after a short but vivid thunderstorm, which occurred before daybreak, a strong "Westerly" breeze commenced to blow. Gradually…

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