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Illawarra · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1907

5 stories in Illawarra's papers

Severe Storm in Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1907 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon one of the severest rain and wind storms experienced in this district passed over the town. The morning had been very…

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The Allowrie in a Gale. Propeller Blades Carried Away

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1907 · page 2

The Illawarra and South Coast S N. Co.'s steamer "Allowrie" returned to Sydney on Wednesday morning, with the loss of two propeller blades. The Allowrie had a…

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Terrific Thunderstorm

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 November 1907 · page 2

A heavy thunderstorm passed over Wollongong at mid-day to-day, when seventy points of rain fell in a few minutes. The streets were temporarily…

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Terrific Cyclone. Some Thrilling Experiences. Miraculous Escapes

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 December 1907 · page 2

A heavy thunderstorm passed over the town yesterday afternoon, but very little rain full. At Unanderra the storm was of cyclonic violence…

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The Recent Cyclone

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 December 1907 · page 2

Reports continue to come in showing the hurricane force of the gale on Monday last. Strange to say it was not felt at Dapto, while at…

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