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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1917

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The Weather. Heavy Snow on the Tablelands, Flood at Tamworth

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 September 1917 · page 4

Yesterday can safely be described with being one of the worst days ever experienced at [?], From early yesterday morning [?] fakes of snow…

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Severe Weather. Terrific Gale in Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 10

A terrific gale swept over the City and suburbs early on Wednesday morning, accompanied by a torrential downpour. The wind reached a…

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Terrific Storm. Damage in Sydney. Snow in Many Places

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 2

A terrific sale swept over the City and suburbs early on Wednesday morning, accompanied by a torrential downpour. The wind reached a…

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Record Snow-storm. Blizzard Over New England

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 September 1917 · page 10

The fall of snow which commenced at Armidale on Tuesday night was quite unexpected. The meteorological bureau completely overlooked it in…

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Storm at Gosford. Church Blown off Foundation

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 September 1917 · page 4

Considerable damage was done by the storm at Gosford The Presbyterian Church waS blown bodily off the brick piers…

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Wednesday's Storm. Sweeps Whole State. Great Damage to Property

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 September 1917 · page 9

The storm which swept over England on Wednesday affected the whole State in greater or Jess degree. Coring turned lier back on Sydney…

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Recent Gale in Sydney. Chapter of Accidents

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 24 September 1917 · page 2

During the gale which raged in Sydney one day last week two men were electrocuted, while there were several more or less serious accidents…

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Junction Flood

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 6 October 1917 · page 4

There is a serious flood at Wontworth, where the Darling and Murray rivers junction. Through the town dam having been carried away, Curlwaa,…

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Disastrous Flood at Aleury. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 8 October 1917 · page 4

AN Albury message states that a great flood came down the Murray River yesterday, and overtook South Albury by surprise,…

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Storm at Auburn Vale

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 9 October 1917 · page 4

Friday nights storm was particularly severe in the vicinity of Auburn Vale, and much damage was caused to buildings and sheds. The wind…

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Floods at Albury

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 9 October 1917 · page 4

Many boats are plying the streets of Albury conveying people about the town. The flood waters will reach Euchuea…

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By Telegraph. Floods in the Murray

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1917 · page 4

Sydney, Monday.—A groat flood came down the Murray River on Sunday and overtook South Albury, known as The Flat, by surprise Practically all…

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Albury Floods. Row Boots In Streets

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 4

The extensive flood waters at Albury commenced to recede yesterday. Boats are still being rowed in the streets…

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Items of Interest. Murray Floods

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 7

The flood In the Murray at Albury readied 15ft. 7in above summer level late on Sunday night. This is the greatest height registered for 40…

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Another Infantry Battle. Fighting in a Cyclone

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 15 October 1917 · page 3

War [?] correspondents at headquarters on October 9 state that the bill [?] the last battle was again broken by a few [?] of intense infantry fight…

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Lull After Storm Hun Licks His Wounds Anzacs at Passonendale. Headquarters

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 7

Since Friday comparative quietness has enveloped the battlefield says Mr. Keith Murdoch, the "Sun's" Special representative). Rifle fire has…

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Flood at Albury

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 22 October 1917 · page 4

The latest particulars concerning the flood at Albury show that the water entered many houses, and hundreds of tenements are surrounded by flood…

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Murray Floods. Worst Ever Known

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 4

The Murray floods reached the highest point ever known yesterday. The river was still rising at Albury late last night, and two spans of the…

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Heavy Floods

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 4

Sydney, Monday. — The highest flood for 50 years has occurred in the Murray River at Albdiy. The river is nearly two miles wide, and water has…

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Seymour Flooded. Fourth Inundation this year

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 4

For the fourth time this year Seymour (Victoria) has ben inundated. The river overflowed its hanks, covering several streets to a depth of three…

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