Floods in Syria. a Hundred Lives Lost. Many Dwellings Destroyed. London
Torrential rains that have fallen in Syria, in Western Asia, have caused floods by which 100 lives were lost. Five hundred dwellings and other…
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Floods & storms, 1909
99 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 5
Gales and Rain. Shipping Delayed
The beisterous weather conditions which set in on Sunday prevailed throughout the night, and all day yesterday. At an early hour this morning the fierce…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Aurora Borealis. Magnetic Storm. Stops Telegraph Working. London
A magnet storm rendered most of the telegraph lines in Great Britain, America, and the continent useless for two hours after midday on Saturday,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gale on the West Coast. Fremantle
During the past two days exceptionally heavy weather has prevailed off the coast, and shipmasters experienced an anxious time…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Gale Abating. Steamers Resume Running. Another Change Forecasted
The heavy gale which has been blowing since Saturday evening, was again experienced in strong gusts yesterday, but abated materially towards nightfall…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →After the Gale. Little Damage Done
Yesterday was a time of calm after the storm. People talked of the gale, which had blown with such strength for so many hours, but investigation proved…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Magnetic Storm. a Scientist's Explanation. Due to Solar Radio-activity. London
Sir Oliver Lodge, LL.D., the principal of the University of Birmingham, who is a well-known authority on electrical science, give an explanation of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our Sydney Letter. a Considerable Storm.—something by Way of Comparison.—the State's Present Prosperity.—municipal Special Constable.—when Men Gamble in Shares. Sydney
Yes, we have had a storm. Indeed, we have had a variety of things. In various parts there were the magnetic lights, recorded in brilliant form for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Cyclonic Storm
A cyclonic storm from the south-west burst over Maitland yesterday between six and 7 o'clock in the evening, and raged with fury for half an hour. Dust was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Storm in Sydney. Sydney
A strong south-westerly squall, accompanied by intensely thick clouds of dust, and later by fight rain, caused considerable inconvenience and anxiety in Sydney…
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The strip Karmo, in charge of Captain Falnans, which arrived in Newcastle from Melbourne last evening, encountered the full force of Sunday night's gale…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sunday Night's Gale. Fishing Party's Experience. Sydney
The pilot steamer Captain Cook returned to port this morning, after a successful search of the 16ft boat Red Bird which, with a fishing party of four, was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →When the Storm Comes
The approaching thunderstorm season reminds us of another ill, where those engaged in rural occupation have reason to fear rain, hall, and lightning. Queer…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cyclone in India. Goalando Wrecked. Loss of Life Feared. London
A cyclone has wrecked Goalando and other stations in Eastern Bengal. Goalando is the terminus of the Eastern Bengal railway line, at the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rains and Floods. in the South of England. Railway Bridge Collapses. London
Heavy rains and floods have occurred in the South of England. A railway bridge over a river between Ticehurst and Effingham…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Maheno in a Gale. Sydney
When the Union Company's turbine setamer Maheno arrived at Sydney to-day from Auckland, some particulars were obtained of her experience during the recent gale…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Floods in England. Torrential Downpour. Many Sheep Drowned. London
As a result of torrential rains which have fallen in the south-eastern counties of England large tracts of country in Sussex are under water…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The British Winter. Floods and Snowstorms. Boats in City Streets. London
The floods in parts of England continue to do much damage. The country around Lewes is flooded, and there are also serious floods…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our New Zealand Letter. Wellington, October 29. a Summer Storm
A few days ago the South Island of New Zealand was visited by one of those severe storms which—like royal Charles—are long in coming; but, when they do come,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →London News. London, October 1st.UNDERGROUND Thunderstorm.—naval Supremacy.—general Elections.—imperial Postage.—commander Peary.—the Irish Land Bills.—general Botha's Message.—the Royal Packet Steamship Company.underground Thunderstorm
We in this country are not constantly and forcibly reminded of the earth's close connection with the sun. Indeed, as autumn draws on, we prepare to face…
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