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Broken Hill & the Far West · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1921

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Last Night's Storm 29 Points of Rain

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 September 1921 · page 2

Shortly after 5.30 o'clock last night a thunderstorm, accompanied by vivid lightning and rain, broke over Broken Hill from a westerly direction. After…

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The Toll of the Flood. Splendid Save of Sheep

Western Grazier · Saturday 10 September 1921 · page 2

On Saturday left rows arrived that a number of owes and come grown lambs between 1000 and 1200, the property of Momes Don and palmer,…

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Creat Flood in Texas Over a Hundred Lives Believed to Have Been Lost 3000 People Homeless (Reuter's Message.) San Francisco, September 11

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 September 1921 · page 1

As the result of the flooding of the River San Antonio, the town of San Antonio (Texas) has been swept by flood waters…

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Storm Over London District

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 September 1921 · page 1

A cable message states that during Monday night in London a phenomenal thunderstorm raged. The wind rushed along at 45 miles an hour, and…

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Storms in South Australia Much Damage on the Coast Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 September 1921 · page 4

Heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday caused a big flood in the Torrens. Water entered the houses at Lockleys and Miller Park, and some occupants…

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Latest News Issue Antarctic Expedition Quest Delayed by Storm ("The Times" Message.) London, September 18

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 September 1921 · page 4

Sir Ernest Shackelton's Antarctic expedition ship, the Quest, which was to have started on its voyage on Saturday, has been delayed by a storm. The…

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Gale at Silverton Trees and Fences Damaged and Roofs Are Blown Off

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 September 1921 · page 1

Silverton residents experienced a severe gale on Saturday night. In the opon spaces near the Methodist Church the wind was particularly strong. The…

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Floods in Riverina Caretaker Takes Refuge on Roof of Pavilion

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 September 1921 · page 4

The river rose very rapidly on Tuesday afternoon, and players on the golf links were compelled to beat a hasty retreat. The players had scarcely got…

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Storm in New Zealand Youth Killed by Lightning

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 September 1921 · page 4

A message from Wellington (N.Z.) states that the body of a youth named Pressland, aged 19 years, was found lying on a footpath at Auckland last…

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Floods in Portucuese Capital Cause Damage and Loss of Life Streets Inundated Tram Under Falling Wall ("The Times" Message.) Lisbon, September 22

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 1

Enormous damage to property has been caused by extraordinarily heavy rains in the Lisbon district. The streets of the capital have been…

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Lisbon Flooded

Western Grazier · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 2

The 'Times' Lisbon correspondent says enormous damage to property has been caused by extraordinary heavy rains in Lisbon where the streets work…

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Last N Cht's Storm Argent-street Shop Damaged

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 September 1921 · page 1

At about 9.30 o'clock last night a thunderstorm broke over the town from a north-westerly direction. The storm was of short duration, but was violent…

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A Selector's Misfortune 4-Roomed House Unroofed During Storm on Friday 10,000-Gal. Tank Blown 700 Yds

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 October 1921 · page 3

Mr. F. H. Harvy, of Metford, situated 40 miles along the Wilcanniaroad, writing to a friend in Broken Hill, gives the following particulars of…

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Voyage of the Quest Battling with Storms in the Bay of Biscay

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 1

The London "Times" states that graphic stones were told by Photographer Mason, of the Shackleton expedition, and Boy Sco[?]t Mooney of…

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Voyage of the Quest Battling with Storms in the Bay of Biscay

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 1

The London "Times" states that graphic stories were told by Photographer Mason, of the Shaitkleton expedition, and Boy Scott Mooney of…

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Storms Off Newfoundland £250,000 DAMAGE (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, November 1

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 4

Fifteen fishing boats are missing following great storms off the Newfoundland coast, which did damage estimaed at £250,000…

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Floods in London Highest Tide Since 1913

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 1

A cable message from London states that owing to the occurrence of the highest tide since 1913. the Thames on Tuesday flooded the lowest streets…

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Heavy Rain in Adelaide Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 2

A heavy driving rainstorm swept over Adelaide and suburbs last night. accompanied by lightning and thunder. Many Friday night shoppers got a…

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Heavy Rain in Adelaide Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 1

A heavy driving rainstorm swept over Adelaide and suburbs last night, accompanied by lightning and thunder. Many Friday night shoppers got a…

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Storms in South Aus. Telegraphic Interruption Owing to Damage Done Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 1

Information was received, in Adelaide yesterday concerning a storm in the far north, which damaged the overland telegraph line and post office at Farina…

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