Storm at Windsor
A terrific storm, accompanied by hail-stones, many of which were as large as duck-eggs, passed over the Windsor district on Monday night. Farms…
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Floods & storms, 1908
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Cyclone in Victoria
A cyclone occurred at [?], Victoria, yesterday afternoon. M[?]ings were demolished. The Pres[?] and Anglican churches were badly [?]…
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The latest news from Tamworth is to the effect that the floods in that district have caused widespread destruction. Mr. J. Woods, secretary of the local…
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A serious flood has occurred at Tamworth, Many of the principal buildings, including the OBSERVER office and the Union Bank are under water. The water…
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During the flood at Brisbane (Q.), Constable Murtagh, one of the finest swimmers in Queensland, while endeavouring to rescue a drowning man, was himself caught in the stream and…
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Many houses are submerged at Narrabri, and a number of selectors have been flooded out, several barely escaping alive. These were rescued from floating logs to which they had clung…
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The telegraphic service was considerably interrupted by the floods in Brisbane. The Brisbane river overflowed, and the water covered a large area. South Brisbane,…
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Many of the houses are submerged at Narrabri. A number of selectors have been flooded out, and many of them had some exciting times, some being rescued on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mount Royal Safe. Leaking Boilers. Through Atlantic Storms
The Canadian Pacific Railway's steamer Mount Royal, for the safety of which considerable anxiety has been felt, steamed into Queenstown Harbor…
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There are heavy floods at Cape York. The peninsular police camp became surrounded, and the officers had difficulty in saving their lives…
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As a result of the thawing to the spring and consequent flooding of the rivers, a portion of the city of Moscow has been inundated for several days. There are 50,000 sufferers. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Coal Mine Flooded
Heavy rain caused the flooding of the Tyneside mine at Greymouth (N Z.) The manager and the miners had a strenuous fight to keep back the water, but it…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Floods in China London, Monday night
Great inundations have occurred in Southern China, and Wucha[?] and the neighboriog villages are under water. The inhabitants have taken re[?]uge on the…
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An exceptionally heavy storm was experienced in the metropolitan district last night. The rain fell in shoots, mingled with hail, and the lightning was exceptionally violent,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Latest. Heavy Rain Falling in Sydney. Deputation of Labor Members to the Premier. Representations Made in Camera. the Premier to Reply at 2.30 p.m. Johnson and the Premier in Consultation Large Retailers Shorten Hands. a Collapse in Business. Rioters Fined. Monday. 1.40 p.m
Heavy rain commenced falling this morning. It intensified the personal discomfort of the strike. Thousands of people had to walk…
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Nearly six inches of rain have fallen in Sydney during the last 24 hours. It is the heaviest rainfall for six years. The weather now shows signs of clearing…
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Further news respecting the floods in China is that two hundred and fifty thousand people are starving or floodless. The damage to property is estimated at two millions sterling…
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I love the swift cut of the lightniug's flash; I love the wild rage of the thunder; And the roar of the wind in the trees…
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The Florence mine, at Zeehan, Tasma[?], was flooded by an inrush of water through the underground reservoir being tapped. The miners at work had timely warning, and…
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Mr. H.O. Smith, manager for the excoutors of the late S. P. Bowler, of the Annandayle Estate, Germantoa, is at present engaged with a novel method…
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