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

North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1913

294 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 15

Lost in Snow Storm. New Zealand Tourist Party. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 2

A party of tourists ascended Mount Ruapehu, N.Z., and lifetime divided owing to a heavy mist. Several reached safety, but a number of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

America's Awful Visitation. Tornado, Flood and Fire. Thousands of People Perish and Many Homeless. Incredible Tales of Disaster. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

Two hundred thousand persons aro homeless as a result of the floods in the United States. Many people spent a night in trees and on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

America's Awful Visitation. Tornado, Flood and Fire, Thousands of People Perish and Many Homeless. Incredible Tales of Disaster. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

Two hundred thousand poisons are homeless as a result of the floods in the United States. Many people spent a night in trees and on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Floods in New Zealand. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 3

There are heavy floods in many parts of New Zealand and great damage has been done to the crops. The railway service is blocked…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Floods in New Zealand. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 3

There are heavy floods in many parts of New Zealand and great damages has been done to the crops. The railway service is blocked…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The American Flood Disasters. LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 2

In Northern States the latest news from the flood area in America, shown that the waters are receding, and the bodies of the dead are being buried…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

America's Awful Visitation. Tornado, Flood and Fire. Thousands of People Perish, and Many Homeless. Incredible Tales of Disaster

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 2

Two hundred thousand persons are homeless as a result of the United States of America. Many people spent a night in trees…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dunedin Flooded. City in Partial Darkness. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

Many hundreds of workers are idle in Dunedin on account of floods damaging Municipal works. Gangs of men are repairing the city,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dunedin Flooded. City in Partial Darkness. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

Many hundreds of workers are idle in Dunedin on account of floods damaging Municipal works. Gangs of men are repairing the city…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Heavy Storm in the City. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 2 April 1913 · page 2

A heavy storm, accompanied by a deluge of rain broke over the city last night. There is every appearance of a further downpour…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The American Floods. LONDON

The North Western Courier · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 5

The village of Shawneetown, Illinois, was wrecked by floods. The population of 700 fled at the last moment…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Gales on the Coast. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 2

Strong easterly gales are raging on the coast. Many vessels have been forced to seek shelter. Heavy rains have fallen in Sydney…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

American Floods. LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 2

Floods are threatening the coalminers at Harrisburg America. Fire thousand miners are idle…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Floods in Nawkesbury. River Rises Over 12 Feet. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 2

The river at the Hawkesbury has risen ever 12 feet as a result of the recent heavy ralna. Swamp lands are submerged. The pastures will suffer The growing…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Floods in Hawkesbury. River Rises Over 12 Feet. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 2

The river at the Hawkesbury has risen over 12 feet as a result of the recent heavy rains. Swamp lands are submered. The pastures will suffer. The growing…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Floods on the Tweed.. Crops Destroyed and Cattle Drowned. Steamers Barbound. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 2

The Tweed River is in flood. Miles of country along the North Arm are under water. Corn crops have been destroyed and dairy cattle drowned. Carcases of cattle…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Floods on the Tweed. Crops Destroyed and Cattle Drowned. Steamers Barbound. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 2

The Tweed River is in flood. Miles of country along the North Arm are under water. Corn crops have been destroyed and dairy cattle drowned. Carcases of rattle…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gales on New Zealand Coast. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 2

Fierce Rales are raging on the Now Zealand const and shipping is at a standstill…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gales on New Zealand Coast. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 2

Fierce gales are raging on the New Zealand coast and shipping is at a standstill…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Floods in Queensland. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 2

Heavy general rains throughout the coastal districts of Northern Queensland have resuited in floods. The train service is blocked…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →