Cargo Overboard Ship in Cyclone NEWCASTLE
The Japanese freighter, Koki Maru, which arrived at Newcastle carrying a cargo of timber, direct from the west coast of North America, had ten…
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Floods & storms, 1936
353 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 18
Mine Flooded Visitors Rescued Bulkhead Burst Perth
Jan Marshall, 26, a draughtsman on the Iron Duke Mine at Boulder, was, showing some friends through the underground workings, when all were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Serious Floods Parts of Queensland Mails Delayed Brisbane
Parts of the interior of Queensland are still under flood. Blackall, in the central-west, has had six inches of rain in five days. The Barcoo River…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →German Delegation Misses First Day's Meeting Big Floods Death — Destruction Pittsburg Swept New York, March 18
The most devastating floods in generations as the result of the thawing of vast snow accumulations during the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rain Ceases Floods Receding BRISBANE
Rain has now ceased in most parts of the interior, and with the exception of one or two centres the floodwater's are receding, Thargomindsh, in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Triple Disaster. Floods, Dust and Snow Storms (Australian Press Assn. Message.) New York, Thursday Night
A triple disaster has overwhelmed the United States. Flood waters cover a quarter of the entire country, while terrific dust…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Colossal Damage Caused by Floods. One-Fourth of United States Affected. Snow and Duststorms Add to Disaster. New York
A triple disaster has overwhelmed the United States. Flood waters now cover one-fourth of the entire country, while in the western areas terrific duststorms are denuding the country of its fertile top soil, and in another section the combined dust and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dramatic Day Ends On Note of Optimism 106 DEAD Floods in America Huge Losses New York, March 19
One quarter of the area of the United Stales was under flood waters to-day. It is the largest disaster, linked with…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Waters Recede Queensland Floods Position Easier Brisbane
With the cessation of rain in inland areas the flood position has eased considerably. The Barcoo River at Blackall is still running very high,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Many Dead in American Floods National Guard Mobilised to Prevent Looting New York
The most devastating floods experienced for generations are pouring down through Eastern United States, They have already caused widespread death and destruction of property…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →CYCLONE Off Queensland Coast Shipping Delayed Sydney
The cyclone which has been raging along the Queensland coast has caused considerable delay to shipping…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Eyes of Whole World Turned on Germany Death Roll American Floods Epidemic Risk -New York. March 20
The known death - roll from the floods, which cover one quarter of the area of' the United States, is now 160…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →CYCLONE Buildings Wrecked Brisbane Damage Brisbane
Constant rain, a king tide, and cyclonic winds, which were experienced at suburban seaside resorts, left a trail of wrecked buildings at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →City Gale 44 Miles an Hour High Seas Sydney
Striking Sydney last night, a gale which reached a velocity of 44 miles an hour, was responsible for heavy seas,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fierce Blow Last Night 's Storm Useful Rain
After a sultry morning and & few sprinkles of rain, the weather in Maitland fined up beautifully yesterday afternoon It was a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →South-easterly Gale Along Coast Vessels Have Rough Time. Sydney
A south-easterly gale, accompanied by rough seas, is reported along the coast to-day. Many vessels had a rough experience and arrived at Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Floods in United States Greatest Disaster in History of Nation
The known death-roll from the floods, which cover one quarter of the area of the United States, is now 175. It is one of the greatest disasters from…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Desolation, Ruin and Death Follow American Floods New York
The bodies of 176 victims of the floods have been recovered and damage estimates now total 260 million dollars…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tragic Losses Floods in America Epidemic Menace New York, March 24
With the exception of the Merrimac River and a few rivers in Maine, the flood waters are receding rapidly throughout the eastern section of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fierce Gales Damage at Auckland Flooded (N.z.)
Lashed by a flerce easterly gale, the spring tide at Auckland rose to record heights Much damage was done to the waterfront and suburbs…
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