Violent Storm in City
In a violent electrical storm over Sydney yesterday four trams find a train were struck by lightning. The drivers of two trams were taken to…
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Floods & storms, 1944
10 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers
Floods in South Africa JOHANNESBURG
The worst floods in South Africa for the last 10 years, are sweeping across the Transvaal veldt, and have washed away houses, live stock, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Araluen Notes Sunday's Gale
Sunday, was cue of the worst days experienced here for many months. During the day thp wind blew with, gale force, causing- much inconveni-ence by bringing dust., and grit Into…
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"We' had ' another very heavy thun-derstorm on Tuesday afternoon, the rain falling in sheets for almost an hour. For a time hail fell thickly,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegraphic News Freak Gale Hits Sydney
A freak gale hit Sydney early this morning, causing great damage in many suburban areas. The wind reached a velocity of 70 miles an hour…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →German’s Flood Marshes LONDON, Wednesday (A.A.P.)
Apprehensive of the new Allied offensive from the Anzio beachhead, General Kesselring again opened the floodgates and inundated large areas…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Freak Storm Hits Sydney
A freakish electrical storm which hit Sydney last night caused property damage in the city and suburbs. Several buildings were struck, causing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Catholic Ball Massed by Heavy Rain
The annual Catholic Ball was held in the National Theatre last Wednesday night. The social aspect of the function was marred by heavy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Queanbeyan Flood Anniversary Some of the Pictures
Nineteen years ago, on May 26, 1925, Queanbeyan district experienced the greatest and most disastrous flood in its history. The flood…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Germans Breach Dykes and Dams British Positions Flooded LONDON, Monday (A.A.P.)
Dykes south from Arnhem were breached on Saturday night, presumably by German sappers attempting to force a withdrawal by Canadian…
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