Historical Events. the Storms of Delhi
Half a century has passed since the storming of Delhi. when, without doubt, one of the most daring exploits ever recorded was the blowing…
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Floods & storms, 1909
141 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 3 of 8
The Murray Flood. Sydney
The Murray floodwaters are receding rapidly…
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The township of Yambulla has been completely isolated owing to floods in the Towamba River. No mails have reached there since June 30…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Floods in America. Several People Drowned. Thousands Homeless. [Reuter's Message.] London
Reuter's Kansas correspondent states that the floods continue in the western States of America. Several trains have been derailed and four rolled into…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stockman's Perilous Ride. After Stolen Cattle. Horse Andv Rider Part Company in a Flooded River. Melbourne
W. Murphy and C. Woodhouse, stockmen were in pursuit of a mob of cattle that had been stolen when they were confronted with the Snowy River…
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In consequence of the high state of the River Murray, the farmers on both sides are experiencing a trying time. Several farms have already…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →NIgHT Balloon Ascent. in a Storm of Wind. Altitude of 6000 Feet Attained. Sydney
The Australian aeronaut, Captain Penfold, made a night balloon ascent at Grafton last night, a thing never before attempted in this country…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Severe Storm in Sydney. a Wall Collapses, Several Workmen Injured Fall of a Second Wall. Steamer Driven Against Wharf. Sydeny
A severe north-westerly gale raged in the city yesterday, the wind reaching a velocity of 52 miles an hour. Under the stress of the gale two of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Heavy Rain in South Australia. Snow at Mount Lofty. Adelaide Tramway Service Interrupted. Adelaide
Heavy rain has fallen in the southern distriots of South Australia, and a fall of snow took place at Mount Lofty yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Flooding of Robinson's Mine. Hakkis's Body Recovered. Perth
The Secretary for Mines rcceived a telegram, yesterday stating that the body of George Harkis, who was drowned through the flooding of Robinson's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Floods in Manchuria. London
Disastrous Hoods have occurred in Manchuria, 1000 people being drowned nt Kirwin. How to Ward of a Billous Attack…
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The body of a man was found four miles from Campbelltown (Tasmania) on Friday by a shepherd. It evidently had been washed by the recent flood…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →West Australia. Floods in Westralia. Perth
The heavy rains which have fallen at Geraldton have extended inland to Cue. General washaways the reported from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Snow Storms in Victoria Cattle Buried in Drifts. Phenomenally Heavy Rains. Rivers in Flood. Swamps Turned Into Inland Sea. Melbourne
Exceptionally cold weather has been experienced in Victoria during the week. Through the mountainous country…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Heavy Rains in the West. Railway Lines Damaged. Extensive Washaways. River in Flood. Perth
Further particulars of the washaways on the Cue line, consequent on the recent heavy rains, show that the damage done was most serious near…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Heavy Weather in West Australia. Gale at Fremantle. Storm. at Bunbury., Mailboat's Trying Experience. Perth
The weather in West Australia continues unsettled, with equally winds and heavy downpours of rain. In Perth 189 points of rain fell in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stormy Weather in West Australia. Floods and Gales. Great Damage Done. Roofs Carried Away. a Family's Wonderful Escape. Wind, Accompanied by Tremendous Hailstorm. Perth
Reports. from the country districts of West Australia show that the recent stormy weather extended far inland. A great volume of water from the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →South Australian Rains. Portions of the State Flooded. Adelaide
The recent ruins in South Australia have resulted in heavy accumulations of water all over the South-east. The Booleran and German Creek…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Floods in Victoria. Apprehension at Donald. a Man Drowned. Melbourne
Apprehension is felt at Donald (Victoria) regarding the rapid rise of the Richardson River. All the low-lying country is flooded nnd heavy rain is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Agulhas Current, Gales Off the Cape
An enormous body of warm. water running to the south-wcst, and known as the Agulhas current, strikes the coast of South Africa, and attains…
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