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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1918

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. &c., &c. Chapter Ix.—sheldon's Ruse

Daily Observer · Tuesday 26 November 1918 · page 1

On the top of the plano stood two old candelabra, fashioned to carry three candles each, though no candles were now in them. They were ormolu, of the…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter Ix.—sheldon's Ruse

Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 November 1918 · page 1

Sheldon, who seemed to possess, a sixth sense, suddenly caught a loud exclamation from the room in which [?] repeated, old David Storm had met his…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter Ix.—sheldon's Ruse

Daily Observer · Thursday 28 November 1918 · page 1

Still, certain as the presumption looked there were points equally certain that contradicted it. How could Jessop gain access to the candelabrum on the night…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. &c., &c. Chapter Ix.—sheldon's Ruse

Daily Observer · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 1

"It's to be a race," exclaimed Sheldon, "If Mr. Storm beats me in the climb I'll have to be satisfied to lose the papers that's all. But he'll have to look a bit…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter X.—the Letter

Daily Observer · Saturday 30 November 1918 · page 1

Sheldon's left foot at that moment was only a few inches above the reach of Storm's outstretched hand. In less than twenty seconds afterwards Sheldon had…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter X—the Letter

Daily Observer · Monday 2 December 1918 · page 1

Now, this sorry story is not known in our neighborhood. I have a fairly good name among men of respectability, which I do not care to forfeit; and I…

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Cyclone at Byrock. Sheep Waggons Blown Off Line. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 2

A heavy cyclone visited Byrock yesterday. Fourteen sheep waggons and a brake-van were blown over, while stationary. An engine shed was also lifted…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter X—the Letter

Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 1

"Richard, in his way, was just as wild as Harold though instead of showing itself in drink and breaking girls hearts, it took the less flagrant form of…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter X.—the Letter

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 December 1918 · page 1

"Anyway, when I approached him on the subject of the will as I did the very first night of his arrival—for my father had just had a second a attack of…

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Published by Special Arrangement. the House of Storm. Chapter Xi—the Legacy

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 1

"Well, I went into the chapel of ease, where it was u[?]erly rayless, and then fumbled my way down the four broken steps into the exposed vault or crypt…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter Xi. — the Legacy

Daily Observer · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 1

"They say that in the week when I began to have the Richard Storm gave a ball at Hargen Hall. The man hated me madly. He thought himself…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter Xii.some Cross Purposes

Daily Observer · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 1

Few things happen in Britain that are unaffected by the weather, and the mystery of that house of silence perched in solitiude on the blunt spur of rock…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter Xii:—some Gross Purposes

Daily Observer · Monday 9 December 1918 · page 1

Sorry to disturb you, Mr. Jessop." cried the detective cheerfully, "but I was told you were awake, so I took the opportunity of having that little…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrange Ment. Chapter Xii.—some Cross Purposes

Daily Observer · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 1

The other pondered the phrase. "Among men of honor that would mean your complete acceptance of the bond unless you are convinced that I…

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Storms Delay Shearing. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 December 1918 · page 3

Excessive beat has prevailed for the past four days. On Sunday afternoon a thunderstorm passed over the district, but only a few points of rain fell. This…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter Xii.—some Cross Purposes

Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 December 1918 · page 1

Once he turned fiercely on the detective in a white fury. "Have you, played some rotten police trick?" he roared: "The letter was…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter Xii.—some Cross Purposes

Daily Observer · Thursday 12 December 1918 · page 1

I am sure of it. There are other copies in existence, too. I tell you, Inspector, we Storms ar a mad lot. This hiding and copying is a disease in our…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. &c, &c. Chapter Xiii.—wherein Has a Fall

Daily Observer · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 1

He, realised, too. that Jessop's candor had given him an extraordinary advantage in the chase after some unknown scoundrel—an advantage, that is, over…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter Xiii.—wherein Pride Has a Fall

Daily Observer · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 1

"You were not I was seated behind a curtain in the oriel window when you caine in. At first I did not listen, but later, I could not help myself."…

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The House of Storm. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter Xiii.—wherein Pride Has a Fall

Daily Observer · Monday 16 December 1918 · page 1

Hence, it was a primed and wary detective inspector who knocked at the door of a certain cottage in the town, and met his man with his Hello…

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