Week-end Gales. Number of Ships Wrecked. London
During week-end gales in the British Isles a number of ships were wrecked and stranded. The steamer Muriston grounded at Blyth bay. A lifeboat could…
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Floods & storms, 1916
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Storms in Britain. Telegraphic Traffic Congested. Number of Ships Wrecked. London
The extreme congestion of telegraphic traffic is partially consequent upon the severe storms, which have caused a wholesale breakdown in wires. This explains…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shipping Losses. Storms and Submarines. London
The Norwegian steamer Finn has been sunk. The Dutch steamer Tenebergin was wrecked at Nolen Isle, and the first mate…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Thunderstorms. Sydney
A remarkable series of thunderstorms swept through the State yesterday, in many instances accompanied by rain…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Severe Storm. Wheat Harvest Spoiled. Cootamundral
A severe windstorm passed over Beckom, on the Temora-Barrellan railway line yesterday afternoon, doing considerable damage. Galvanised roofing arid coverings…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Telegrams. Terrific Storm. Man Killed at Races. Sydney
Shortly after 5 o' clock yesterday afternoon, a terrific thunderstorm broke over the city and suburbs. Three men were struck by lightning at Canterbury race…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Lightning Storm. One Man Struck Dead. Sydney, Saturday Night
A very heavy thunderstorm passed over the city and suburbs late this afternoon. While the people were leaving the course at Canterbury Park…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Thunderstorms. Yass Crops Levelled. Sydney
A heavy hail and rair storm passed over Yass. Crops were levelled and fruit trees stripped. Orchards, and outhouses were dismantled. The hailstones…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Balkans. Servia. Brilliant Victory Gained. French Zouaves Storm Heights. London
Servians brilliantly carried the heights north-west of Grunisca east of Carna, and maintained themselves thereon despite the furious attack of the German-Bulgars,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Indian Cyclone. Nearly 300 People Injured. London
Nearly three hundred persons were killed in a cyclone at Pondicherry, India. Great damage was done. Relief works have been started…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Press Comments. [?]Aller War Council Needed Lloyd George the Storm Centre. London, Saturday Night
The Cabinet crisis is Engrossing public attention. Mr. Asquith had a long audience with King George, but afterwards proceeded for the week-end in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Western Storm. Thousands of Pounds Damage. Sydney
The effects of last week's storm in the Orange district are far-reaching and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. More beneficial rains have fallen in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Terrific Storm. Story of a Fire Ball. Sydney
A storm which passed over the district between Parramatta and Lidcombe yesterday evening, besides having a terrifying effect upon the citizens, did…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Fractured Mind. a Soldier's Brain Storm
Until the extraordinary experience which came to him after he had been sent home for a long rest, the young soldier would have denied explicitly…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Torrential Rains. Floods Expected. Sydney
Torrential rains are again reported throughout the State. Rivers are rising in all directions, and serious floods are anticipated at many places. At Yetman the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →North-western Floods. Sydney
Owing to heavy thunderstorms throughout the Coonamble district, all creeks are running bankers. The Castlereagh River, rose 8ft. last night, and is still rising. It…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Floods at Tamworth. Damage Feared. Sydney
As a result of heavy rains, the Peel River and its tributaries, are in high flood. The fiats around Tamworth are inundated and the position critical. Residents are…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Floods in the Country. Ships Adrift in Newcastle Harbor. Sydney
The flood waters in the Hunter River are running at six knots an hour through Newcastle Harbor. Two large steamers broke adrift but were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Floods. Sydney
The railway line near Camurra, seven miles from Moree, is under water. Floods are still rising. Train traffic has been suspended. The people of Walgett…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Coal Trade. Increased Price Not Yet Fixed. Storm Waters Enter Mines. Sydney
The increased price of coal is not to exceed three shillings. The exact amount has yet to be decided. During a heavy storm the waters…
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