The Flood Waters at Canberra. Do Damage in the War Museum. CANBERRA
Many valuable and historic books were destroyed by the flood waters which invaded the National War Museum after the cloudburst of…
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136 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 7
Trouble Over Water Neighbours' Cellars Being. Flooded and Tanks Damaged
At Monday's meeting of the B[?]ald Municipal Council, a letter was read by the Town Clerk, which had been sent to Mr. J. E…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cyclone Storm in Queensland Widespread Damage
Sweeping across the Darling Downs and south-eastern Queensland a cyclonic storm left a trail of destruction and damage in its wake. Lightning killed…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Gale in Sydney Roofs Lifted; Houses Moved
In the few minutes that it lasted, a gale of terrific force on the hottest day in Sydney this year, blew the scaffolding from a building in course…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →Cyclone in New Zealand. Loss of Life and Great Damage. SYDNEY
A great cyclonic storm has swept the North Island of New Zealand. In some places the storm is described as the worst ever known. In the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Zealand Cyclone Three Men Killed Wellington (N.Z.)
The severest cyclonic storm for many years raged throughout the Auckland district last night and this morning. Extensive damage was caused…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Nine Lives Lost in New Zealand Storm Tragedy in Mountains Wellington (N.Z.)
Nine lives were lost during the terrific storm that swept over the North Island at the week-end. The victims were:—…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gales and Cold in England. Seamen Lose Their Lives. LONDON
Winds of gale force have swept the country. To-day gusts of up to 70 miles an hour were reported. Extreme cold prevails, and heavy seas are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Man Dies in Storm. Sydney, Thursday night
During a terrific storm which burst over Sydney and suburbs this afternoon, John Sabine (68) collapsed and died at his home at Rydalmere. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Floods in Queensland. Innisfail Cut Off. BRISBANE
The town of Innisfail is completely isolated as the result of floods which followed a torrential downpour during the past 48 hours, the registration…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sugar Crops Damaged Queensland Floods
Indications at Innisfail (Qld.) are that what appeared to be a bountiful cane season will be ruined by heavy rains, which have flooded low-lying…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →WALBUNDRIE Heavy Rain
Heavy rain fell more or less generally, during several days over last week, On Wednesday afternoon a Very heavy storm broke over…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gale in Queensland Buildings Smashed to Pieces
Terrific crashes of thunder heralded the approach of a cyclonic storm which struck Loganlea, SO miles south of Brisbane, smashing houses and churches…
Continued on Trove, page 33 →F. and S. Meeting Relegates to District Council Claims for Storm Damage
The first meeting of the year was held on Tuesday last of members of the Henty branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, the president…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Flood Damage Grant to Hume Shire Council
The Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., has been advised by the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. E. S. Spooner), under date of 24th…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rain in North Hunter Valley Floods. Sydney
Rain [?] weels-and practically over the whole of the northern half of New South Wales, being so heavy in the Hunter River…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Special Grant to Repair Flood Damage
The Hon. R. T. Ball M.L.A., forwarded the following letter received from the Minister for Works and Local Government:--…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Flooded Rivers and Creeks Sydney
Rain fell during the week-end practically over, the whole of the northern half of New South Wales, being so heavy in the Hunter River Valley…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Storm Kills Chickens and Turkeys "Mighty Man's" Last Year at School Yerong Creek
Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is a long time since I last wrote, so I hope you do not think I have forgotten the Page. We were busy hay carting and I didn't…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →After Three Years' Absence Flooded Out by Hume Weir Water Via Huon (Vic.)
Dear Uncle,—It is about three years since I last wrote to you, but I still take groat interest in the Children's Corner, and I enjoy reading the letters…
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