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Broken Hill & the Far West · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1902

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A Disastrous Storm. Narrabri Devastated by a Cyclone. A Man Killed. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 2

Narrabri was visited by a fearful storm on Saturday evening. An hour previously premonitions of a heavy storm were seen to the…

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The Narrabri Cyclone. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 2

The damage caused by the cyclone at Narrabri is estimated at £3000. The proferred Government assistance has been refused…

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Storms in Queensland. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 2

A severe storm was experienced over the district between Jondaryan and Dalby on Saturday evening. The telegraph lines on both sides of…

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The Narrabri Cyclone

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 2

The [?] of Mr [?] in [?] that [?] the recent cyclone at Narrabri shall [?] the public ex[?] At the…

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The Weather. [By Telegraph.] Storm in Brisbane. BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

Yesterday the bot wind and heat were unbearable. At many engineering works work was suspended, and on a number of outdoor jobs…

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[By Telegraph.] The Storm Around Adelaide. Considerable Damage Done. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 2

Most unpleasant weather prevailed throughout yesterday afternoon. Dense clouds of dust enveloped the city. The storm did a…

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A Violent Storm. Wrecks in the Channel. [Teuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 2

A violent north-easterly gale has been blowing for three days over Europe, especially in the Channel, where all traffic has been suspended…

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Storms and Blizzards. [Reuter's Messages.] Terrible Time in Canada. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 2

A terrible blizzard has been experienced in Canada, lasting for 60 hours. The snow on the roads and railways has blocked all traffic, and…

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Destructive Storms. Heaviest Snow for Years. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 2

Reports from Southern and Central Europe report very destructive snowstorms. The fall at Venice was the heaviest…

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Storm in Sydney. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 2

Yesterday was hot in the city. The maximum temperature was 963 degrees. The heat waa followed by a southerly wind which…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 3 P.M. Terrible Gales and Storms. Warships Damaged. Deaths from Cold. [Reuter's Message.] London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 4

A terrible gale has been experienced in the English Channel. H.M.S. Furious (2nd class cruiser) and the [?]orpedo-boat destroyer Flying Fish…

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Terrible Gales and Storms. Warships Damaged. Deaths from Cold. [Reuter's Message.] London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 February 1902 · page 4

A terrible gale has been experienced in the English Channel. H.M.S. Furious (2nd class cruiser) and the torpedo-boat destroyer Flying Fish…

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Great Floods in America. Several States Suffer. Loss of Life and Immense Damage. [Reuter's Message.] London, Monday Evening

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

Great floods have been experienced in many parts of the United States, particularly in the States of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and…

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Storms in N. S. W. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 2

The Sydney-Newcastle railway lines were considerably damaged by the recent thunderstorms…

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Impeded Operations. Heavy Rains and Flooded Rivers. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 2

Flooded rivers, the result of recent rains, is impeding operations in the north-east of Orange River Colony. In the northern Transvaal General…

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Storm on the Japanese Coast. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1902 · page 2

A severe storm occurred on the Japanese coast on Wednesday last. Forty vessels are reported as missing…

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Gale on the French Coast. LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1902 · page 1

A heavy gale has been experienced on the French coast. During the storm three schooners were wrecked and many lives were lost…

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Gale on the Japan Coast. Great Loss of Life. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1902 · page 2

A severe gale wrecked the herring fleet west of the island of Yesso, on the coast of Japan. Altogether 250 native fishermen were drowned…

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The Australians' Tour. First Test Match Drawn. Heavy Rain Interrupts. Only an Hour's Play. Ground Rushed by the Crowd. Many People Hurt. [Reuter's Message.] London, Saturday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 June 1902 · page 2

The first Test match, played at Birmingham, ended in a draw, owing to heavy rain. There was only 80 minutes' play to-day…

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Severe Storms is the States. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 June 1902 · page 2

A violent storm has passed over Georgia, U. S. A. Many fatalities are reported, and thousands of acres of corn have been destroyed. Much…

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