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

Floods & storms, 1918

227 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 12

The Northern Cyclone. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 3

The cyclone at Innisfail continued from 10 o'clock on Sunday morning for 17 hours. Most of the deaths were caused through the collapse of houses…

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The Queensland Cyclone. Brisbane

Leader · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 5

The steamer Mourliyan is hurriyng to Innisfail with food. It is understood that she will take 200 injured persons to Cairns for medical treatment. Mr…

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The Cyclone. Innisfail Wiped Out. Sydney

Molong Argus · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 4

Official news has been received at Brisbane that l[?]sfail, a town at the mouth of the Johastone River, received the full force of Sunday's cyclone and was…

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Disastrous Queensland Cyclone. Whole Township De Molished

Molong Argus · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 3

Brisbane, Tuesday.—A message received by the Railway Department states (bat Babinda, a email township thirty six miles from Calrns, with a…

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Queensland Cyclone Terrible Destruction. More Fatalities Reported. Brisbane

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

The steamer Mouruyan has been hastened back from Cairns to Innisfall with foodstuffs for the stricken population. Mr. Horton, who has arrived…

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The Coming Storm. Portents in the West. Warning by Sir Auckland Geddes

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 4

An Amsterdam telegram states that General Falkenhayn recently arrived at the German headquarters probably to assume an important command on the west front.--Reuter…

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Disastrous Cyclone

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 15

A message received from Brisbane on Tuesday last states that Babinda, a small township 36 miles from Cairns, with a…

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Innesfail Cyclone Houses Fall Like Cards. Sheltering the Destitute. Brisbane

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 4

The cyclone raged at Innisfail from 10 o'clock on Sunday morning till 3 o'clock on Monday morning. Houses fell like pack of cards and most of the…

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Threatened Cyclone Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 2

An intense cyclone is centred a little to the west of Norfolk Island, and the weather authorities say that it may possibly reach Sydney…

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Cyclone Horrors. 300 People Destitue. [?]Alling Houses People Destitute. Wind Lasts 17 Hours

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 4

The cyclone raged at Innisfall from to an Sunday morning until 3 on Monday morning. Houses fell like packs of cards,…

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Town Wrecked by Cyclone

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 2

Reports from Innisfail regarding the damage done by the recent cyclone state that only eight houses have been left standing, and according to one estimate there were…

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The New Zealand Storm Wellington

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 3

The sea is still running high, Considerable damage resulted from the cyclone…

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Cyclone in New Zealand. Whole Town Destroyed. Auckland

Leader · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 5

A severe cyclonic [?]orm occurred last night materially damaging the town of Auckland, and interrupting telegraphic communication, over the…

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Countryside Razed the Northern Cyclone. Many Persons Injured. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 3

Only eight house out of 400 have been left standing at Innisfail. Many persons were injured Some of these have arrived at Townsville and report…

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Fires and Storms Damage in New Zealand. Wellington (N.z.)

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 2

Serious bush fires are raging in the centre and north of the island in the vicinity of Raetuh and Ohakune in a thickly-wooded area. Owing to the…

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Only Eight Houses. Standing in Innisfail. Cyclone Sweeps Country Clean

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 21

Latest reports from Innisfail regarding the damage done by the cyclone state rival only eight houses have been left standing…

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Tucklan Welcome Storms and Rain—Fire in Grass Paddocks—Enjoyable Dances

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 22

The anti-conscription social held at Mr. Atkins' was well attended. There was also a very enjoyable evening's dancing spent at Mr…

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Queensland Cyclone Innisfail Practically Wiped Out. Country Swept Clean. Brisbane

National Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 2

The latest reports from Innisfail regarding the damage done by the cyclone states that only eight houses have been left standing. According…

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Pte. Aubrey Gale. Welcome Home Social

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1918 · page 2

Pte. Aubrey Gale, who recently returned invalided from active service, was tendered a complimentary welcome home social and presentation by the employees of Cooerwull…

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The War. Lull Before Storm. London

Molong Argus · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 2

In his latest report, Sir Douglas Haig reports:— There was comparative quiet along the whole front. Local fighting occurred last…

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