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

Floods & storms, 1899

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Iii. the Mouth of the Tyne in a Gale

National Advocate · Friday 17 March 1899 · page 4

Heart had been taken from me by fears for and thoughts of my father, and the sight of this wreck was more than I could hear. The sodden extinction of…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Iii. the Mouth of the Tyne in a Gale

National Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 4

But she struggled onwards stoutly and no one who saw her but must have known that the courage, coolness, and determination of an old and experienced seaman…

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A Flood of Insults. (To the Editor of the Molong Express)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 4

SIR,—In last week's issue of your contemporary appeared a letter from a "Bogus Agriculturist," and it does not want the Rontgen Rays, nor the piercing eyes of the Agricultural Department…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Iii. the Mouth of the Tyne in a Gale

National Advocate · Monday 20 March 1899 · page 4

As I said this, a deep-noted cheer, a continuous roaring noise, dulled by the storming wind, came across from Tynemouth cliffs, and instantly it was taken…

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Destructive Storms

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 21 March 1899 · page 3

Heavy destructive storms have occurred is the north of England…

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Federation in the Air. A Storm Brewing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 21 March 1899 · page 2

Mr. E. Richards, who came from the city on Friday, gives us a better idea of the failing down there towards the federal movement than…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Iv. My Father Gives Up the Sea

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1899 · page 4

And so saying, he put his pipe to his lips, and smoked rapidly with an air of great defiance, keeping his eyes fixed on Captain Slamon, as if, being sure that…

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2nd Edition The World Storms in England. Thousands of Workmen Idle. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1899 · page 2

Severe weather is being experienced in the north of England. There are heavy snow storms in Durham, causing thousands of workmen to stop work…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Iv. My Father Gives Up the Sea

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1899 · page 4

"And why do you talk of Jessie marrying? You are only just returned home, after a dreadful storm, and while we're sitting here, with our hearts full of…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter V. My Mother's Death

National Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1899 · page 4

It was about noon when I heard a gentle ring at the house-bell. The servant answered the door, but I paid no attention, my thoughts being with my…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Vi. Mr. Fowler's Second Visit

National Advocate · Friday 24 March 1899 · page 4

However, in the evening, Captain Tarbit, his wife, and a marine engineer—a hearty Scotchman named Finlay, who had known my father some years,…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Vi. Mr. Fowler's Second Visit

National Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1899 · page 4

As I approached our house, I spied a light in our parlour window, by which I knew my father had returned. On the servant opening the door I stopped,…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Vi. Mr. Fowler's Visit

National Advocate · Monday 27 March 1899 · page 4

"Complain," he exclaimed, laughing softly, but gazing at me very tenderly; "d'ye think women have only their months to complain with ? Why, I've…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Vii. Richard Fowler Proposes to Me

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 4

"It certainly wouldn't be polite to keep my friend's dinner waiting. Besides if I go to Shields, I can bring Fowler home with me. I doubt if he'd come…

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Heavy Thunderstorm near Cassilis

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 2

During a thunderstorm on Saturday morning last it Curryall, Mr. W. J. Bolton's place, about tun miles from Cassilis, a calf which…

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A Fatal Storm. Two Men Killed by Lightning. Adelaide

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 2

Yangarrie experienced the full force of Saturday's storm, which passed over the northern areas, 2in. of rain being registered there in less than an hour…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Vii. Richard Fowler Proposes to Me

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 4

"If he comes I'll bring him to the scratch," said my father, somewhat gleefully. "When the wind's fair there is no use boating ship every half-hour…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Vii. Richard Fowler Proposes to [?]

National Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1899 · page 4

"Well, boys, and girls," said he, "have you settled your affairs ?" I meant to assume an air of indignation, but it would not do. The…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Viii. My Marriage Is Arranged

National Advocate · Friday 31 March 1899 · page 4

The letter cheered me wonderfully. It was as full of love as a true heart could put into writing, and I believe I read it over twenty times before I could…

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The Storyteller. Storm-tossed. Chapter Viii. My Marriage Is Arranged

National Advocate · Monday 3 April 1899 · page 4

"Now, look here, my lass," said he, talking to me with his finger raised to give emphasis to his words ; " When I asked leave to manage your courting…

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