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Broken Hill & the Far West · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1898

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Storms in New Zealand. Heavy Floods. A Sensational Experience. [By Telegraph.] Wellington

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 November 1898 · page 2

The southern portion of the North Island' of New Zealand has been again visited by dreadful storms. They were at their worst on Friday, and extended over the Wairarapa,…

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The New Zealand Floods. a Railway Accident. [By Telegraph.] Wellington, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 November 1898 · page 2

During the awful storm of Friday night an accident happened on the Wairarapa side of the mountain, where the trains were blocked up. A bridge, through the supporting…

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Storms in the States. [Reuter's Message.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 November 1898 · page 1

Terrible gales and snowstorms have been experienced in the United States and along the eastern coast of America. In New York city all trade and traffic…

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Storms in the States. a Big Wreck. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 December 1898 · page 2

Another terrific storm has swept along the New England coast of America. Two hundred wrecks hare been reported, including the American steamer…

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The Weather. Severe Costal Storms. Telegraphic Communication Interruption

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 December 1898 · page 4

THERE were flashes of lightning away on the southern and eastern horizon last night; a fresh wind blew over Broken Hill, first from the east and then from the south. Away to…

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Gale in Britain. Much Damage Done. [Reutter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 December 1898 · page 2

A furious gale swept over the greater part of the United Kingdom yesterday. The Channel packets were compelled to stop running, and much damage was…

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