Over Bank Thames In Flood Tidal Record London, Dec. 1
The highest tides for the past 40 or 50 years are reported in the Thames Estuary and from the East Coast…
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Floods & storms, 1936
353 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 17 of 18
Tide Overflows Thames Embankment Houses and Factories Flooded (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON
Houses, factories, roads and railway lines were flooded to-day, when the highest tide for the past 40 or 50 years overflowed the Thames…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Storm at Muswellbrook Muswhllbrook
Following a period of threatening weather, a heavy storm was experienced here last night, 25 points of rain falling, making a total of 30 points…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Schools Damaged in Electric Storms Fireball at Liverpool
Two schools and a private home were damaged by the severe electrical storms which raged over the metropolitan area on Wednesday. Lightning…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Heavy Loss of Life. Floods in Turkey. ANGORA (Turkey)
One hundred were drowned in floods in the province of Adana, and more than 300 were injured when 300 houses collapsed. The Government is organising relief…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fine Day Light Coastal Rain Storms Likely
To-day broke clear and fine In Maitland and Ideal weather was experienced for the greater part of the day. The morning tended to be…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fierce Storm Damage At The Reef OBERON
During a storm at The Reef on Sunday, a tree was struck a few hundred yards from a tent in which a man, G. Egan, was reading. The tent…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Thunderstorms Bring Useful Rains Hunter Valley Downpour At Millfield Best for Months
During the past few days thunderstorms have brought good falls of rain to many parts of the State. The Hunter Valley has…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Widespread Rain Floods Threaten in Bathurst District, Sydney
The Assistant Meteorologist (Mr Newman), referring to the widespread rain, said it had been a Godsend to many places…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local Floodings Likely. Good Falls of Rain Reported Sydney
Further good falls of rain are reported over many parts of New South Wales. On the North Coast there were good general rains, while two inches…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Out of the Storm Aeroplane Lands at Ravensworth
The residents of Ravensworth were provided with a thrill about half-past 12 on Monday, when an aeroplane swooped to earth and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Heavy Rain Many Parts Benefit Sultry Day
To-day was again fine and dear and a sultry morning was followed by a more pleasant afternoon, the result of a strong easterly…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Gales In England LONDON, Dec. 16
Stormy weather continues along the east coast. Three men were drowned to-day when a drifter was driven ashore in a sale off Bethelvior…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Atlantic Gales and Heavy Rain Sweep Britain Deaths and Damage to Property
Fierce Atlantic gales and heavy rain swept Britain on Wednesday, causing 10 deaths and considerable property damage. Several of the fatalities were caused by the sudden flooding of rivers…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Summer Day Maitland Humidity Storms Likely
To-day Maitland sweltered in a typical summer heat which was accompanied by a high degree of humidity. During the afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Singleton News Storm in Council Act or Ordinance SINGLETON
In officiating for the first time, the new Mayor, Ald. Willcox, had to face a somewhat stormy meeting last night. The breeze was started by Ald…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Heavy Storm "Drought Broken" Mares Says So
Further extensive rain, particularly in the Darling area, fell over the State during the week-end, and more is expected. The State…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Heavy Storm at Katoomba Many Gardens Damaged Sydney
Further heavy rains, particularly in the Darling area, were reported during the week-end. Mr Mares, State Meteorologist, said…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Storm's Toll Repair Gang At Work
A large gang of men was employed at the Cessnock Hospital to-day cleaning up the fallen timber, iron and other bebris left in the wake of yesterday's…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Heavy Storm Damage Many Homes Unroofed Havoc at Hospital
A number of violent electric storms caused great damage in various parts of the State yesterday and at Cessnock Hospital destruction estimated at £10,000 resulted. Houses were unroofed and chimneys demolished…
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