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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1910

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not necessarily endorse the opinions of our corresponds.] Flood Relief Balance Sheet. (To the editor.)

Tamworth Observer and Northern Advertiser · Friday 5 August 1910 · page 2

Sir,—I have read the published balance-sheet in the last issue of your paper, and I thank the secretary (Dr. McTaggart) for making the figures public. I am sorry,…

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Floods in Japan

Tamworth Observer and Northern Advertiser · Friday 12 August 1910 · page 2

There is much suffering in Japan through floods which continue. Thousands of houses have been submerged and reports from all places tell many lives being lost…

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A Terrific Gale

Tamworth Observer and Northern Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1910 · page 3

A terrific [?]le was experienced at Riddell, Victoria. The police station was partly wrecked, and many other buildings were blown down…

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Floods

Tamworth Observer and Northern Advertiser · Friday 9 September 1910 · page 2

Floods threaten the Japanese cities of Osaka and Kobe, where the liver banks are collapsing. Continual rain flooded many districts in…

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Flood Protection. Scheme to Be Submitted to Property Holders Concerned. Cost £1586

Tamworth Observer and Northern Advertiser · Friday 9 September 1910 · page 8

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night the following minute was submitted by the Mayor (Ald. Alex. Matheson):—…

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Floods

Manilla Express · Saturday 10 September 1910 · page 7

Floods threaten the Japanese cities of Osaka and Kobe, where river banks are collapsing. Continual rain has flooded many…

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Violent Thunderstorm

Manilla Express · Saturday 10 September 1910 · page 7

A violent thunderstorm occurred last night. The lightning was very vivid, and heavy rain, accompanied by hail, fell…

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"After Us the Deluge." (To the Editor of the "Gwydir Examiner.")

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1910 · page 3

Sir,—The famous saying of the brilliant French Minister might be uttered by the Liberal elector of Moree at the present time, with this difference—that where[?] the great…

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Disastrous Storm at Roma

Tamworth Observer and Northern Advertiser · Tuesday 4 October 1910 · page 2

A heavy storm occurred at Roma (Queensland), on Sunday night. The damage amounts to many thousands of pounds. The wheat crops and vineyards suffered…

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Heavy Rain

Manilla Express · Saturday 22 October 1910 · page 2

Heavy rain has fallen in the metropolis, two inches from midnight to midday being recorded…

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Towns Flooded

Tamworth Observer and Northern Advertiser · Friday 28 October 1910 · page 2

From Naples it is stated that King Emanuel is visiting the devasted area unannounced. He was greeted by the people with acclaim. It is estimated 189,000 people are…

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Richmond Cyclone

Tamworth Observer and Northern Advertiser · Tuesday 8 November 1910 · page 2

Further particulars of the cyclone at Richmond, Queensland, show that nearly every building in the town was damaged. One hotel was practically demolished…

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Cyclone in Spain

Tamworth Observer and Northern Advertiser · Tuesday 8 November 1910 · page 2

Great damage was done by a cyclone in Villareal province (Spain). Several small crafts sank. One crew numbering ten, perished…

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Storm and Rain

Manilla Express · Wednesday 9 November 1910 · page 2

A sharp storm was experienced on Saturday afternoon, when between some loud reports of clapping thunder and vivid lightning, rain fell…

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Latest Cablegrams. London. Monday. Heavy Rain in France

Tamworth Observer and Northern Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1910 · page 2

Ram continues in Franco. The garden and subterranean passages at the Australitz station are flooded. Numerous factories are likely to close, through thousands out…

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More Floods in France

Manilla Express · Wednesday 16 November 1910 · page 2

Floods in France are causing anxiety. Many Paris streets are under water…

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Fearful Storm

Manilla Express · Saturday 26 November 1910 · page 4

Latest particulars of the Broome hurricane disclose a tale of terrible disaster. Forty lives lost, and unless many…

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The Toll of the CyClone. West Australia

Manilla Express · Wednesday 30 November 1910 · page 2

Latest reports from Broome state that a mission schooner. was totally wrecked in the recent cyclone. The damage…

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Storms in Manilla

Tamworth Observer and Northern Advertiser · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 2

Storms have swept Mindanao and Zamboanga. Manila. Twenty-five lives were lost. The damage is estimated at half a million…

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Terrific Storm

Manilla Express · Saturday 10 December 1910 · page 4

A terrific storm occurred at West Boorn, (Qd.) and did considerable damage. Buildings were Unroofed, trees…

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