Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Floods & storms, all years

Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1889

145 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 8

Terrible Storm at Grafton. Narro Escapes From Death

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 2

A TERRIFIC hail storm passed over Grafton on Sunday afternoon from South Grafton, round the west side of Grafton, across Carr's Island and up towards the Junction. With…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Heavy Storm at Murrurundi

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1889 · page 5

Describing the heavy rain and hail storm that occurred on Thursday last, the Murrurundi Times says:—The heavy bank of dense black clouds presaging the storm were seen to rise at the back of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Heavy Storm Last Night. Much Rain

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 December 1889 · page 2

YESTERDAY proved a close muggy day. Towards evening there were indication of an approaching storm and before 6 o'clock the lightning could be seen playing over in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Telegrams. [From Greville's Telegram Co.] SYDNEY, Tuesday. Storm in Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 December 1889 · page 2

There was a heavy thunderstorm with lightning and rain this afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Grant for Flood Damages. Department of Public Works, Sydney, 28th November, 1889

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 December 1889 · page 3

Sir,—Referring to the communication presented by you on the 9th September last, from the Secretary to the Trustees of the road from Glennie's via Chilcott's Flat to the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →