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Murray · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1902

42 stories in Murray's papers · page 1 of 3

Violent Storm at Coolamon. Great Damage Done

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 15

The heaviest storm of rain and hail ever known in Coolamon passed on Tuesday afternoon over the town. It only lasted a few minutes over a narrow strip, about a…

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Cyclone at Narrabri

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

One of the most severe cyclones, almost equal to that of last year, when it was estimated that £4,000 worth of damage was done, passed over Narrabri…

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A Terrific Cyclone. Damage in the Narrabri District

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 January 1902 · page 15

One of the most severe cyclones—almost equal to that of last year, when it was estimated that £4000 worth of damage was done —passed over Narrabri on Saturday…

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The Narrabri Cyclone. Extraordinary Fall of Hailstones. NARRABRI

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 January 1902 · page 4

Further particulars to hand show that the cyclone did great damage outside of Narrabri. J. Stoltenberg's vineyard was totally…

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The Coolamon Storm. Heavy Damage to Property

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 January 1902 · page 15

Our Coolamon correspondent, writing anent the storm which passed over the district on Tuesday last, reported in Saturday's issue, supplies further details of the…

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Cyclone

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 29

The Narribri cyclone travelled a great distance, and reports from Rocky Creek, 30 miles cast, state that John Arndeli sustained great loss. Hay sheds, men huts…

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Thunderstorm at Molong. a Congregation Scared

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 4

MOLONG, Monday.—Boisterous wither prevailed yesterday. In the morning a violent hurricane occurred, with numerous whirlwinds and clouds…

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A Recent Storm

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 29

The disastrous effects of the recent heavy storm were also experienced in Carroll district. An aged couple named M'Mahon were camped on the common, and took shelter…

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The Dust Storm

The Independent · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 2

The duststorm on Tuesday evening, which caused such consternation amongst the cleanly housewives of Deniliquin was also responsible for…

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Storm in the City. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2

A heavy storm passed over the city this morning. The wind attained the velocity of 55 miles an hour. Many boats were capsized in…

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Gales in Europe. Blizzards in America. Traffic Dislocated. London, February 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 27

Violent north-easterly gales have raged for the past three days over Europe. In the English Channel they have been especially severe. Traffic has been almost…

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A Dust-storm

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 29

A terrible cyclonic duststorm passed over Narrabri on Thursday at about 4 15 p.m. When the dust came, it was as dark as midnight, but before it arrived…

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Floods in America. Twenty-three Lives Lost. London, March 4

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 27

Disastrous floods, caused by the late heavy rains, have occurred in the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and North Carolina…

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Waves Fifty Feet High. Not Uncommon in Winter Storms Summer Seas Much Smoother —A Dew Precise Measurements

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

At this season of the year the sea is much smoother than at other times. One may often experience truly haleyon weather in midsummer, and enjoy little…

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An Extraordinary Thunderstorm

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 29

An extraordinary thunderstorm and whirlwind visited Leeston, Canterbury Province (N.Z), on 13th inst. The lightning, which was extremely vivid, appeared…

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Fearful Mining Disaster. Cardigan Proprietary Mine Flooded. Six Men Entombed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 24

A profound sensation was created at Ballarat on Wednesday morning when it was reported that a burst of water had occurred at the Cardigan Proprietary mine, about five…

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News From the Islands. Cyclone in the Loyalty Group. Death of a Missionary. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 35

News was received yesterday from the Loyalty Islands of a series of disasters, including cyclones, earthquakes, and shipwrecks. A terrific cyclone was experienced…

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A Flood Coming

The Independent · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 2

An old resident of the district says: "The present drought reminds me of that of 51-52. For twelve months we had no rain except occasional light…

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Tidal Wave and Fire Cyclone

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 26 May 1902 · page 2

Away 14 miles to the north, on the east coast of Martinique, the village of le Corbet, 6 miles south of St. Pierre, which just escaped the first P[?]…

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A Flood Coming

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 June 1902 · page 3

[?]n old resident of the district says, --The present drought reminds me of that of 51-52. For twelve months we had no rain except…

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