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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1916

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Somme Front. Heavy Rain Handicap. the Kaiser's Order. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 5

tHE "Times" correspondent at headquarter says:—"The heavy rain has had an inconceivable effect on the front. The German artillery is most active, the lack of…

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Storms in Great Britain. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 5

There have been violent storms in Great Britain, with much damage. Houses have been unroofed and windows blown in. The Ryde sea-wall has been broken down. Several…

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Heavy Storms. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 5

The Elder-Dempster liner Borne [?] 25 miles west of Ushant in a heavy gale. All on board were saved. The Norwegian steamer Rin picked up the passengers and…

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Exemption Court. (Before Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M., at the West Maitland Courthouse yesterday). Medically Unfit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 6

Cornelius Joseph Irwin, hairdresser, West Maitland, was granted exemption, Lieut, Elworthy stating that he had been classed as medically unfit by the Medical Referee…

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Storms in Britain. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 12

There have been violent storms in Great Britain, with much damage. Houses have been unroofed and windows blown in. The Ryde sea-wall has been broken down. Several…

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Hunter Flood Mitigation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 4

Following in a copy of a letter received yesterday by Lieut.-Col. Nicholson, M. L.A., in regard to tile above subject:—"Public Works Department Sydney, November 2,…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, November 6. (Before Mr. C. H. Gale, P. M.) Resisting the Police

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 November 1916 · page 7

John Hart, 43, a labourer, was charged with being drunk in High-street, on Saturday afternoon, an with resisting Constable Best Whilst in the execution of his…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, November 9. (Before Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M.) FUrTHER ADJOURNED

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 November 1916 · page 7

George Calopades was charged with aiding and abetting an unlawful game, to wit, two up. Mr. T. A. Hill said that Mr. T. A. Braye…

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Exemption Court. (Before Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M., at the West Maitland Courthouse Medically Unfit

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 11

Cornelius Joseph Irwin, hairdresser, West Maitland, was granted exemption, Lieut, Elworthy stating that he had been classed as medically Referee…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, November 6. (Before Mr. C. H. Gale, P.m.). Resisting the Police

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 10

John Hart, 43, a labourer, was charged with being drunk in High-street, on Saturday afternoon, and with resisting Constable Best whilst in the execution of his…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, November 13. (Before Mr. C. H. Gale, P.m.). Vagranoy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 November 1916 · page 8

James O'Shea, 58, pleaded guilty to a charge of vagrancy, and was sentenced to one month's imprisonment. TROUBLE IN REFRESHMENT ROOM…

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Damage by Storm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 6

Yesterday afternoon a storm of an unusual nature was experinced. For a few minutes wind blew with the force of a burricane, and it was followed by thunder and lightning, but…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, November 13. (Before Mr. C.H. Gale, P.m.). Vagrancy

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 10

James O'Shea, 53, pleaded guilty to a charge of vagrancy, and was sentenced to one month's imprisonment. TROUBLE IN REFRESHMENT ROOM…

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Struma Battles. Villages Taken by Storm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 November 1916 · page 2

For a whole half-hour this afternoon a little village in the Struma Valley was Ilterally blotted out of dight by the concentrated fire of English artiilery (Writes…

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Severe Storms. Hinder Communications. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1916 · page 5

Am extreme congestion of telegraphic traffic has occurred partially consequent upon the recent severe storm, which caused a wholesale breakdown of wires. This…

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Recent Gales. Much Shipping Lost. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1916 · page 6

During the gale there were several mishas off the Irish coast. The Taffy foundered. The crew were saved. Two outward bound vessels were damaged and re-entered…

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Heavy Gales. London, Monday Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1916 · page 5

Several week-end gales have been experienced in the British Isles, and a number of ships have been wrecked or stranded. The steamer Muriston, 2886 tons, grounded…

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News by Wire. State Swept by Thunderstorms. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1916 · page 5

A remarkable series of thunderstorms swept through the State yesterday in many instances accompanied by hall…

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Violent Storms Raging. Fate of American Ship. (Australian Cable. Assn. Message.)' London, Tuesday Night!

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 November 1916 · page 2

Further storms and groat gales are raging. The steamer Rydam, outside of the Bay of Biseay, on Sunday, picked up…

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Heavy Gales. London, Monday Night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 November 1916 · page 7

Several week-end gales have been experienced in the British Isles, and a number of ships have been wrecked or stranded. The steamer Muriston, 2886 tons, grounded…

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