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

Floods & storms, 1903

272 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 14

Cyclone at Townsville. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1903 · page 3

Further reports regarding the Townsville storm state that a number of small vessels are aground. Several barges sunk and numerous buildings were wholly demolished. The total…

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A Terrific Storm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 17

The storm on Sunday afternoon last was exceptionally violent in the direction of Raglan, and for a time resembled a tornado. Mr. William…

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Disastrous Cyclone. in Northern Queensland. Townsville

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 3

A disastrous cyclone, resulting in several deaths, occurred here yesterday morning. There was much destruction of property, and many persons were…

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Twelve Mile. A Terrific Storm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 10

On Saturday afternoon last [?] o'clock p.m., this locality was visit by an unprecedented thunderstorm During the early part of the day [?]…

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Cyclone in Queensland. Townsville Completely Wrecked. Loss of Life and Property. Brisbane

National Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 3

A disastrous cyclone, resulting in several deaths, is reported from Townsville. There was much destruction of property, and many persons were…

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Storms and Telegraph Wires

National Advocate · Friday 13 March 1903 · page 2

The decision of the English postal authorities to place the telegraph wires underground as a means of avoiding the violence of storms, like the one recently…

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Cyclone at Townsville. Great Damage Done

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 March 1903 · page 6

A terrific cyclone devastated Townsville, in Northern Queensland, on Monday. It was accompanied by heavy rain. The wind first blew from the northwest, then swooped round to the south east, and the…

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The Recent Gales. Damage to Phoenix Park. London

National Advocate · Friday 13 March 1903 · page 3

Mr. George Wyndham, Chief Secretary for Ireland, states that the recent gales have [?]ught irreparable…

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Fearful Cyclone. Townsville (Q.) Completely Wrecked. BRISBANE

Molong Argus · Friday 13 March 1903 · page 7

A DISASTROUS cyclone, resulting in several deaths, is reported from Townsville. There was much destruction of property, and many persons were…

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The Queensland Cyclone. Further Particulars. Ruinous Washaways. Brisbane

Leader · Friday 13 March 1903 · page 2

The late Governor of Queensland, Lamington, and Lady Lamington, cabled from Scotland their sympathy with the sufferers by cyclone. Sir…

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The Recent Cyclone. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 3

The latest reports states that the extent of the damage by the recent cyclone in Queensland is £10,000. At Ayr township Brundon was levelled to…

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Great [?] Queens Cyclone [?]Sville. an Unprecedented Calamity. Brisbane

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 3

The cyclone which visited Townsville was fear[?]. One of the words at the hospital collapsed, killing six patients end injuring several others. The destruction for exceeds that caused by the…

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Storm in Riverina. Express Train in the Thick of It. Trees Uprooted and Buildings Wrecked

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 3

A telegram from Albury, dated Thursday states :—Driver Cox, of the express reports having had a somewhat sensational experience at four o'clock this…

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The Great Cyclone a Vivid Description

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 2

The following is a private letter received from Miss Roseby, of the Church of England Collegiate School for Girls, I Townsville…

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The Weather. Heavy Rain on the Coast. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 2

Further beneficial rains have fallen over the Northern areas and during the twenty four hours ended 9 a.m. to-day, over four inches Were recorded at…

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To-day's Telegrams. the Townsville Cyclone. Destuctive Floods. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 2

As a result of the recent heavy rains Townsville is now under water. All the low-lying parts of the two are submerged, the waters being three…

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Severe Weather in Sydney. Strong Southerly Gale. Several Boats. Capsized. a Marvellous Escape. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 30 March 1903 · page 3

A very strong southerly gale visited Sydney this afternoon. The weather in the morning was very warm, but a change came over the city about two…

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Storm at Dubbo. Dubbo

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1903 · page 2

Yesterday some 80 points of rain fell, and to-day about 12. 30 a very heavy storm occurred. Although the duration was only about 20 minutes…

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Heavy Rain at Hampton

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 3

Heavy rain from the east fell on Sunday evening and nice showers throughout the night. Monday was foggy, with fight rain. SPRINGWOOD, Tuesday…

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Floods in the Mississippi. Five Million Damages. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 3

Great floods in the Mississippi have caused damage to the cotton plantations. It is estimated that the loss will be £5,000,000 sterling…

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