Boat in Strange Storm 200 Miles East of Java Sulphur Pumes in Evidence Sydney
The master of the steamer Emlynion, Captain Naher, when the vessel arrived in Sydney on Saturday night from Singapore, reported that…
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Floods & storms, 1928
280 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 14
Gales In Melbourne Damage in Many Suburbs Ships Dragged From Moorings Melbourne
Violent gales throughout last night caused extensive damage in almost every suburb of Melbourne. The electric light service failed in many districts, many vessels were dragged from their moorings in the bay, and the tug Agnes had portion of her stern ripped off,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Woman Millionaire. Flood of Begging Letters (A.p.a. Message.) London, August 31
Lady Houston, a woman millionaire, is bewildered at receiving an avalanche of begging letters from all over the world "written in every…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Gales in Victoria Small Ships Seek Shelter
Fierce gales are raging along the Victorian coast, and vessels are making for shelter (says a Melbourne message in the Adelaide "News')…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Electric Cable on Fire Under Thames Embankment Firemen Flood Tunnel London, September 9
An unusual fire occurred last night underneath the Thames embankment. An electric light cable carried in a tunnel under the footpath fused,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Storm at Nyngan Houses Unroofed Sydney
A storm of cyclonic force struck Nyngan early this morning. Many houses were completely unroofed and tree's uprooted. Eectric light wires in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gale in S. A. Worst for Many Years Much Damage Reported Adelaide
Much damage was done to buildings in course of erection in the outer western suburbs by a gala which was experienced on Sunday. Trees and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Notes and Comments Storm Damage
It is reported that the windstorm which visited parts of South Australia on Saturday did great damage to the orange crop at Salisbury,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gale in South Australia Sports Postponed High Water in Gulf Damage in Suburbs
The wind on Saturday attained the velocity of a gale, and made necessary the postponement of various sports (says the "Register")…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stricken Island Disease Follows Cyclone (Special to "The Miner.") New York, September 24
The island of Porto Rico is now being swept by disease following in the wake of the recent hurricane. Influenza, malaria, measles, and other…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Telegraphic Services Interrupted by Storms
The officer in charge of the local telegraph office reports that telegraphic business, between Broken Hill and Adelaide ia delayed about four,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegraphic Services Interrupted by Storms
The officer in charge of the local telegraph office reports that telegraphic business between Broken Hill and Adelaide is delayed, about four…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Storm at Loxton a House Unroofed Loxton
A duststorm raged here throughout the whole of Friday, and residents of 17 years have not seen its equal in September. Opening with hot north…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →11 Points of Rain Storm on Saturday Night
A severe thunderstorm broke over the city on Saturday night shortly after 8 o'clock, and the vivid lightning which accompanied it caused…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →To-day's Storm Dusty Conditions Prevailed for Greater Part of Day Failure of Telegraph and Telephone Services Storm at Wilcannia
The cloudy conditions of last night gave residents every hope for the longpromised rain, but after midnight the rain indications passed, and when…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest News Issue. Big Storm in Adelaide High Seas Washing Over Jetties Damage to Property in Suburbs
Adelaide, Tuesday. A terrific windstorm accompanied by rain is sweeping Adelaide and districts. Small boats were blown high up on the coast. A building in the course…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Yesterday's Storm
According to Silverton residents that town was yesterday afternoon in darkness, so thick was the duststorm that raged Several outhouses were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Storms in S.A. Reports of Damage Done Received in Adelaide Adelaide
Reports of damage by the hurricane yesterday and last night are being received. Damage estimated at £200 was done…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gale in South Australia Fierce Weather at Beaches Glenelg Breakwater Jetty Broken Damage to Property in Suburbs Adelaide
South Australia was swept to-day by one of the most severe storms of the year. At midday the wind attained a velocity of 50 miles an hour (as…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Gales in North Sea Belgian Dykes Breached London, October 1
Terrific gales in the North Sea yesterday played havoc with the Belgian coast, smashing the sluices at Nieuport…
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