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Murray · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1900

46 stories in Murray's papers · page 3 of 3

The Storm in Texas

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 4

The terrible disaster in Texas continues to be the main topic of the New York papers. Numerous stories of survivors are given. Their escapes in many instances were nothing…

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"Under the Flag at Ladysmith." the True Story of a Siege. Chapter Xxix. Tub Storm on Waggon Hill

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 November 1900 · page 4

How desperate was the situation, and how much was at stake, is proved by the fact that, down in the Hooded streets of the town, a covering battery actually…

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When Caught in a Storm

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 3 December 1900 · page 4

Lighting strikes high points. It is therefore important that we keep away from anything that rises above the ground—…

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Storm at Bega

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 December 1900 · page 30

A storm passed over Bega on Friday, accompanied by vivid lightning, thunder, and rain. One lightning flash and peal of thunder were so close that everybody felt…

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Storm at Murrumburrah

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 December 1900 · page 28

At midday on Friday one of the most destructive storms ever experienced occurred at Murrumburrah. Several buildings were vary much damaged, some being wrecked…

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Severe Storms in New South Wales. Extensive Damage to Dwellings

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 December 1900 · page 27

A severe hurricane was experienced at Casino, on the Richmond River, on Saturday night, and caused considerable damage. Sheets of galvanised iron were carried in all…

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