A Deserted Vessel. Lost in a Gale. New York
Captain Claridge, of the steamer "Roumania." reports the loss of the Norwegian barque Remittent. He said that he found the vessel with all sails set endangered in…
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Floods & storms, 1913
530 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 27
The Queensland Cyclone. Great Floods
Owing to the dislocation of the telegraph service news of damage by the cyclone at Mareeba was delayed. A message received from at Cairns (Q.) states the floods are…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Queensland Cyclone. Tremendous Losses
The Rev. J. Packard has returned to Cairus from a visit to Yarrabah, and in an interview regarding the effects of the cyclone on the mission settlement, said:—"We had…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Cyclone in Quesnsland. A 38 Hours' Blow
The Harbour Master at Brisbane, Captain Mackay, received a telegram from Port Douglas, timed 11 a.m. on Friday stating that a severe cyclone was being experienced at…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Families on Housetops. Three People Drowned in the Flood
A message dated innisfal, Monday afternoon says:—Heartrending scenes are reported. Families were taken off the housetops during the flood brought about by the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Queensland Cyclone. Tremendous Losses
The Rev. J. Packard has returned to Cairns from a visit to Yarrabah, and in an interview regarding the effects of the cyclone on the mission…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Turning in the Gale
"Women and children were quartered In the flooded cabins. It tore up the iron deck, turning it back like brown paper. Not for some time could we see from the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Queensland Cyclone. Ruined Farmers
The search made near Townsville for the missing schooner Dancing Wave has so far proved unsuccessful, and it is feared she has foundered. Her cargo was insured…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Heavy Rains Predicted. Cyclone Makes Its Appearance
Very heavy rains, which will affect the southern portion of the State of New South Wales, and also Victoria, are predicted by the Commonwealth…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Deserted Vessel. Lost in a Gale. New York
Captain Claridge, of the steamer "Roumania," reports the loss of the Norwegian barque Remittent. He said that he found the vessel with all sails set endangered in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Turning in the Gale
"Women and children were quartered in the flooded cabins, It tore up the iron deck, turning it back like brown paper. Not for some time could we see from the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Struck by Cyclone. a Remarkable Experience
A cyclonic storm struck Mr. Martin Shanahan's residence near Uralla. The house was shifted from its foundations, the door was stove in, the verandah…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Terrific Thunderstorm
A terrific thunderstorm passed over the township and district of Veresdale (Q.), from the South, after an exceedingly hot and sultry morning. In the short…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Drought and Flood. a Presbyterian Minister's Experiences
At the annual meeting of the Dungog Presbyterian Church recently, the State Moderator, Right Rev. Thomas Morgan, as reported by the "Easter Telegraph," after…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Violent Storm in Sydney. Great Damage to Property
A cyclonic storm of the severest nature raged over Sydney on Saturday night, and the city was in the centre of it all. Few, if any, can recall such a visitation to Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Held in Bondage. a Realistic Romance. Chapter Xii. the Storm Threatens
The murder was out, and all Castle Clayford was in the of the most acute mental excitement. Men and women were sick and dizzy [?] the scandal. The vicar had…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Terrific Rainstorm. Streets Flooded. Trains Delayed and Telegraph Lines Interrupted
The showers which fell so persistently all day on Saturday last were continued up till a late hour at night. During Saturday afternoon some very heavy showers fell,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Violent Storm in Sydney
Tremendous rains fell about Sydney on Saturday and Saturday, night. The rate at which the rain fell is said to be a record for Sydney. Six and a half…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gales in Sydney. Capsizes in the Harbour. A Man Drowned
Gales and heavy rain prevailed is Sydney during the week end. Throughout Saturday the wind raged, reaching a velocity of 61 miles an hour. As the…
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