Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Floods & storms, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1924

228 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 12

Flooded Again Rainy New Zealand Heavy Losses Auckland

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 6

Rain fell in torrents on Sunday and yesterday, and extensive floods occurred in the country districts, where heavy losses of stock are feared…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Union-street Levels Danger of Flooding Storm Drainage

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 May 1924 · page 8

The Water and Sewerage Board had again under consideration correspondence with the Newcastle City Council in regard to the Cottage Creek…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Storm in England

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1924 · page 5

A terrific thunderstorm, lasting almost 24 hours, broke over the Midlands and the South-west of England, and caused serious floods…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Aquatic Derby Race May be Run in Heavy Rain Guessing Problem Extensive Police Traffic Preparations LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 June 1924 · page 1

A weekend deluge preceded London's most wonderful week of the season, 41,000,000 tans of rain falling in the metropolis in a few tours. It is announced that Knight of the Garter has recovered from his leg trouble, and will be a certain runner in the Derby…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

England Flooded Great Area Swamped LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 June 1924 · page 1

Phenomenal floods are increasing throughout the whole country. Rivers are overflowing, and have swamped hundreds of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Storms in Britain

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1924 · page 7

Tropical downpours continue in many districts of the south-west of England and train and tram services are disorganised in several towns…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Nervous Turks Italians At Corfu Teacup Storm London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 June 1924 · page 1

The probable rupture of the Mosul conference, coinciding as it does with the reports of Italian concentration at Rhodes, is…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Flood Damage Mackie-Avenue Drainage

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 June 1924 · page 5

The Mayor and Deputy-Mayor were appointed by New Lambton Council last night to meet Mr. Estell. M.L.C., at Mackic-avenue, to discuss the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Storms Abroad

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 June 1924 · page 4

While it never does to boast, Australia so far has got off cheaply as the result of those peculiarly severe tempests that have been striking the earth this last few…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cyclone Off Coast Flood Falls Probable Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 6

Cyclonic conditions, accompanied by strong southerly winds, have developed off the Central and North Coast of New South Wales since yesterday morning,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Floods Feared North Coast Satnrated Heavy Gale Ships Driven Out To Sea SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 5

Floods are feared on the North Coast, where heavy rain is falling. A Kyo[?] message states that five and a half inches of rain has…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stormy Conditions Flood Falls on Coast. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 5

Severe gales, with rough to high seas, were the conditions ruling along the Central and North Coast of New South Wales this morning. Since 9 a.m…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

"The River's Through" New Zealand Excitement Cattle in Flood Water Spreads in Paddocks AUCKLAND

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 6

There were exciting scenes on the Hauraki Plains when the Walhou River broke its banks, flooding a large area of farm country…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Floods in Tasmania Hobart

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 June 1924 · page 3

Very heavy weather was experienced hero during the week-end. Considerable damage has been done, and telephone communication…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Flood Are Maryville's Wet Times Drainage Problem

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 5

At yesterday meeting of the water board, a letter was received from Messrs. C[?]nnop and Mc-Leod, Mary- ville, expressing concern regarding…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Cyclone in Belfast

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1924 · page 5

A fierce, sudden storm, resembling a tornado, has swept over Belfast, leaving a trail of wrecked houses. Many persons were injured, and every…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Storm and Stress Aviators Wild Conflict with Elements Maclaren Wins Through Raging Gales Above and Vast Jungle Beneath LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 June 1924 · page 1

Squadron Leader MacLaren, the British aviator, reached Bangkok, Siam,yesterday, in the course of his World flight. He had a most difficult passage from the Rangoon, the weather conditions being exceptionally bad. He will leave for Haighon to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wrecked City L[?][?][?]n Storm Dat[?]age Ruined Streets Cleveland

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 1

Paylight on Sunday [?] over a Wreek [?][?] John [?][?][?] was the first [?][?][?][?][?][?][?]…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Storm Centre" Importance of the Pacific Isles British Prestige Suva's Mayor Predicts Great Future for Fiji

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 5

"The Pacific will Iks the storm centre of the world within the next ilcende or two. "British prestige depends on the recognition of the geographical importance of tho Island groups" wild the Mayor or FIJI, when speak i"g at u elvlc reception to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

A Fearful Storm

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 July 1924 · page 7

The other day a reverend gentleman whose name is a household word in such matters, spoke of the occurrence of a great earthquake so very near…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →