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Hunter Valley · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1923

448 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 23

Thunderstorms

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 2

Any information as to where rain has fallen is a very vital concern at present, particularly to stockowners and others on the land; but owing to…

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Struck by Storm. Pearling Luggers Founder. Plight of Crews

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 2

During a storm off Wallal (W.A.) the pearling luggers [?] Doone and Tifera foundered and the crews were in the water for three hours before…

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The House of Storm Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright in the United States and Canada by Edward J. Clode, New York, 1911). CHAPTER XVI.—Continued

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 3

"Well, that follow Sheldon has perjured his soul for her. Storm stole the letter twice, once from Miss Lowther, and once from you, but a…

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Ruinous Storm in United States. 46 Killed; 70 Injured

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 2

Chicago, Monday.—A ruinous storm, in which 46 people were killed and 70 injured, has passed over Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Wisconsin,…

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The House of Storm Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright in the United States and Canada by Edward J. Clode, New York, 1911). Chapter Xvii. the Closing Scene

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 3

When Sheldon rushed away from Eunice's presence he felt like a man half-strangled in a noose of his own contriving. The girl's unstinted…

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Lively Experience. Sudden Flood in River

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 2

A party of sportsmen had a lively experience near Katoomba on Sunday. They visited Cox River on a shooting expedition in four sulkies'…

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The Weather. Scattered Thunderstorms

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 2

Thunderstorms have been responsible for beneficial rain in many parts of the State. Dungog has received two inches, Moss Vale 220 points,…

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The House of Storm Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright in the United States an Canada by Edward J. Clode, New York, 1911). CHAPTER XVII.—Continued

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 3

Sheldon set his teeth. Now was his time. When Storm left the room, revolver in hand, the man without, clinging like a fly to a window on the…

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Struck by Storm. Pearling Luggers Founder. Plight of Crews

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 6

During a storm off Wallal (W.A.) the pearling luggers Lorna Doone and Tifera foundered and the crews were in the water for three hours before…

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The House of Storm Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright In the United States and Canada by Edward J. Clode, New York, 1911). CHAPTER XVI1—Continued

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 3

Heard from without, it was a mere thud of sound; heard by Sheldon within the narrow confines of the room, it was harsh and ominous as…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright in he United States and Canada by Edward J. Clode, New York 1911.) Chapter Xiv. Some Allies—and Others

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 10

During three long days that House of Silence on Black Nab point effectually shielded from the outer world its secrets and its heart-pangs…

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Lively Experience. Sudden Flood in River

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 1

A party of sportsmen had a lively experience hear Katoomba on Sunday. They visited Cox River on a shooting (expedition in four sulkies…

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Floods in France. Shopping in Boats London, March 7

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 13

Flooded rivers in France have partly submerged the towns of Angers, Kevers and Augouleme. People are doing their shopping in boats…

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Sudden Flood in River a Lively Experience

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 5

A party of sportsmen had a lively experience near Katoomba on Sunday. They visited Cox River on a shooting expedition in four sulkies and two…

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Storm Indications

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 2

Sultry weather prevailed yesterday, and there were indications of a change to rain during the afternoon, when dark and heavy storm clouds banked…

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Light to Heavy Rain. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 5

At last the drought shows signs of breaking. Light to heavy rain has been experienced over New south Wales during the past 24 hours. All…

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Storm in Sydney. Vivid Lightning

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 2

Between 6.46 and 7.45 o'clock last evening, a severe thunderstorm swept over Sydney The day had been s[?]y. The storm was accompanied…

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British Industries. Storm Threatened. London, March 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 5

The first symptom at the breaking of a wildespread industrial storm was seen to-day, when the National Council of the Building Trade,…

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Industrial Storm Breaks. Builders Out. (United Service Cable.) London, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 2

The first symptoms of the breaking of a widespread industrial storm was soon to-day, when the Building Trades National Council, representing masters…

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Severe Storm in Sydney Lightning Strikes Buildings and Trams. Suburbs in Darkness

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 3

A violent thunderstorm burst over Sydney and suburbs on "Tuesday night. It lasted for over an hour, and was accompanied by particularly vivid…

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