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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1899

241 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 13

Parisian "Patriots." the Besieged House. Garrison to Be Flooded Out. London, Friday afternoon

National Advocate · Monday 4 September 1899 · page 3

The Anti-Semitic leaders, M.M. Guerin and Max Regis, continue to resist the authorities from the former's mansion in Paris. The Government it is reported,…

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Disaster in Japan. Six Hundred Lives Lost. Copper Mine Flooded. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1899 · page 3

A terrible mining disaster is reported from Japan. A copper mine at Chickoku was suddenly flooded, and the miners had no…

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The Storm at Orange. Orange

National Advocate · Monday 18 September 1899 · page 2

A heavy thunderstorm passed over the town about 7.30 this evening, proceeding north-west to south-east. Vivid flashes of lightening followed each other…

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Earthquake and Floods. Devastation in British India. Serious Loss of Life. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 28 September 1899 · page 3

It is reported from Darjeeling, the chief health station in Bongal, British India, that severe earthquake shooks have been experienced throughout the district…

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General-Cables. Dewey Lands in America. A Deluge in Bombay. LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 11

Admiral Dewey has arrived at New York two days before he was expected. A hearty unofficial welcome was extended to him. Dewey…

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The Indian Floods. Four Hundred Lives Lost. London

National Advocate · Saturday 30 September 1899 · page 3

Details regarding the earthquake and floods in India show that 400 persons were killed at Darieeling, chiefly by landslips…

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The Storm at Orange. Orange

National Advocate · Monday 2 October 1899 · page 2

A severe change in the weather took place here at noon yesterday, and at 2.30 snow began to fall heavily, and continued for about an hour. The sky is…

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The Weather. a Late Snow Storm

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 2 October 1899 · page 2

Saturday was a day of surprises for Bathurst folk, most of whom had discarded their winter clothing and abolished house fires. The morning broke fine and there was…

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Terrific Dust Storms. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 5 October 1899 · page 3

When Lord Beauchamp coached Menindie yesterday afternoon, the most terrific dust storm over experienced in the district was blowing…

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A Great Storm

Molong Argus · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 6

November has for ages been propularly credited with being the most [?] month of the year ont he coasts of North western [?]. To our [?] it was…

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The Weather. Heavy Dust Storms. Bathurst Curtained with Dust

National Advocate · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 2

An exceedingly unpleasant day was experienced in Bathurst yesterday, when the after effects of a severe dust storm which had probably raged in the far…

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A Dust Storm at Orange. ORANGE

National Advocate · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 2

The surrounding country was covered with a dark baze all day. A strong wind was blowing, accompanied by clouds of dust. Rain is now threatening…

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A Terrible Cyclone in Carcoar. The Iron Roof Swept Clean Off the Old Mill. Many Residents Startled by the Noise. No Injury to Life

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 2

Last night, at about 6.30 p.m., a terrible cyclone swept over Carcoar. The roof of the Old Mill, which was put together by 4in. nails through the…

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"The Pirates of Penzance." Take the Town by Storm A Triumphant Success by Mudgee Amateurs. A Crowded and Enthusiastic House

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 13 October 1899 · page 9

AMONG the authors of English comic opera during the last half century W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan take an indisputably…

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South African News. a Heavy Storm. Preparing for War

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1899 · page 4

AN interesting letter, dated August 6, was recently received by Mr. J. Rubie, from Mr. Hardwick, who is still holding a responsible position in the Town House, Cape Town…

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British Transport in a Gale. One Hundred Horses Lost. London, Saturday Afternoon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 16 October 1899 · page 3

The British-India steamer Wardha, 2603 tons, which has bean chartered as a Transport by the Imperial Government, encountered very heavy weather on her voyage…

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Second Attack on Glencoe. Stopped by Heavy Rain. London, Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 October 1899 · page 2

Heavy rain and a dense fog stopped General Jouhart's artillery attack on Colonel Yule's, position at Glencoe on Saturday, after the victory by the British…

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A Doctor's Brave Act. Dive Down a Flooded Shaft. Rescue of a Drowning Child

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 27 October 1899 · page 22

A doctor's heroism at Jumbunna (Vic.) saved Frederick Seanlon, aged five, from drowning last week. The little chap, who was playing about,…

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Floods in the Transvaal. Impede the Advance of the Boers. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 31 October 1899 · page 3

The Tugela River is flooded, impeding the advance of the Boers southwards…

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Advance of the Boers. Impeded by Floods. London, Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 November 1899 · page 2

The river Tugela is flooded, thus impeding the advance by the Boers in a southerly direction…

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