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

Floods & storms, 1913

320 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 16

The Cyclone at Mumblebone

Leader · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 1

Further particulars are to hand regarding the extensive damage at Mumblebone Station, near Warren (says the "Herald," of that town), during…

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Disastrous Gales Wholesale Damage. Numerous Casualties. London, Sunday evening

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 2

Eleven were drowned in the Hopper disaster on the Mersey during the recent gale. Much damage was done in the North…

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Storm Swept. England's Rough Time. Sea Disasters. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 2

The British coast was swept yesterday by another heavy gale, which was responsible for considerable damage. Several small vessels were wrecked,…

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Drowning Fatality. Fording a Flooded Creek. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 2

Allan Seaward, only son of Mr. W. Seaward, Miranda, was returning from church on Sunday, with is father, and when crossing a flooded creek the…

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Storm-beaten Firemen. Send Tor Salvage Sheets. Katoomba

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 2

There has been a sequel to the recent resignation of the whole force of Katoomba's Fire Brigade members. The unhealthy and unwholesome conditions under which…

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Cloudburst at Parkes. Coobag Creek Flooded. Parkes

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 3

A cloud burst over Coobag on Sunday, several inches of rain falling in a short space of time. Water came down the Coobag Creek in a solid wall seven…

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Storms in Queensland. Brisbane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1913 · page 17

Several more washaways hare occurred in Queensland in consequence of floods. A gentleman is supposed to have…

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Cyclone Strikes Gilgandra. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

A cyclone struck Gilgandra last night, doing considerable damage. No details are yet to hand…

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Cyclone at Gilgandra Considerable Damage. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

A telegram from Gilgandra, received in Sydney last night, stated that a cyclone storm had passed over Gilgandra, causing considerable damage…

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Latest Telegrams. Cyclone. Gilgandra Devastated. Great Damage to Property. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

A wire received by the Weather Bureau states that a cyclone swept over Gilgandra on Saturday doing great damage, full details of which…

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Use of the Word "Catholic." a Storm in India. Delhi

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

A storm has been aroused among the Roman Catholic community in India Government circular, which prohibits the use of the word "Catholic"…

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Adelaide Floods. Body Up a Tree. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

The terrific rainstorm which burst over South Australia did an immense amount of damage to the railways, roads, bridges, and private property, but the…

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Boxing. "Cyclone" Thompson Beaten. Milwaukee

The Bathurst Times · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 3

Bob Moha, of this town, defeated "Cyclone"' Johnny Thompson in every round of the ten they boxed last night. Moha now claims the title of champion…

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Lost in the Atlantic. Hawser Parts in a Gale. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 4

The steamer Yosemite has reported that she had the oil-tank Delaware in tow in the Atlantic, when, in fearful weather, the hawser parted, and the…

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Rain and Wind Storm. American States Swept. New York

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 3

Four persons were killed, many bthcrs injured, and' property to the Value of thousands was dnnv.ged In .• Severe win'd and rain storm b'y whicb' the States of Alabama, Georgia, nnd Florida were swopl ycsVerday…

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Gales and Rough Seas. Phenomenal Storm in Sydney. Sydney

Leader · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 3

Gales and rough seas alone the coast yesterday afternoon and evening, the wind reaching a velocity of 61 miles per hour. Shipping was…

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Storm in Sydney Streets Flooded. Ferry Service Disorganised. Shipping Delayed. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 2

Gales and rough seas raged along the coast yesterday. The wind reached a velocity of [?] miles an hour. Shipping was delayed, and many of…

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Rain Storm. Beneficial Downpour. Over Two Inches in Bathurst

The Bathurst Times · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 2

Bathurst presented a remarkable appearance on Saturday with teeming rain and deserted streets. The conditions were decidedly wintry, and all thought…

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The Storm Wholesale Damage in Sydney. Over Six Inches of Rain. Harbor Mishaps. Ferry Boats Stop Running. Several Fatalities. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 2

A terrific south-easter worked up mountainous seas in the Harbor yesterday, and wrought havoc amongst the sailing craft. Six 18-footers…

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Gale and Flood

Leader · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

With reference to the phenomenal flood and gales in Sydney and at various centres in the country additional particulars are to hand of the havoc…

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