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Illawarra · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1912

6 stories in Illawarra's papers

A Domestic Novel. the Scarlet Butterfly. Chapter Ii. The Story Told by John Gale

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 7

I have been asked by that eminent firm of solicitors, Messrs. Colquhoun, Webber and Samrt, if I recollect the incidents surrounding the death of little Reginald…

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Severe Storm. Breakwater at Port Kembla Damaged. Jetty at Bull Washed Away

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 July 1912 · page 2

One of the most severe storms experienced for some time has boon raging since Saturday, at times accompanied by heavy rain. A big sea…

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The Storm. Considerable Damage Done

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 17 July 1912 · page 2

A very rough sea was running along the coast yesterday, the stand-off signals being hoisted at all stations. The Kiama blowhole was working splendidly, and it…

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Albion Park Budget. the Storm

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 7

Albion Park had more than its share of the late storm, and the weather accompanying it has been bitterly cold. Snow has fallen on the mountain up…

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Heavy Thunderstorm

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 August 1912 · page 7

It is unusual at this time of the year to have electrical disturbances, but, a most severe storm of this kind passed over Albion Park on Tuesday…

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Heavy Thunderstorm

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 7

A very heavy thunderstorm passed over here on Sunday night, but unfortunately the district did not got much rain out of it. Yellow Rock…

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