Tremendous Floods. Damage in Africa. London
Reuter's Capetown correspondent reports that at Lorenzo Marques tremendous floods occurred. AT Inhamgane 30 inches of rain fell in five…
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South Australian Gale. Adelaide
A heavy gale last night was responsible for considerable damage,' especially rio orchards…
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Mr. Bamford, M.H.R., and Senator Crawford, who were appointed by the Commonwealth Government to ascertain the damage done by the…
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The heavy gale continues on the coast, with rough seas. A number of vessels are sheltering. Stand-off signals are displayed at many places…
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Ald. Gray reported at the meeting of the Wagga Council last night having located three motor boats that would be suitable to replace the old municipal…
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The Lockhart district was visited by severe thunderstorms on and off since Sunday. A great deal of rain fell, about three inches in Lockhart…
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A telegram from Taree states that a cyclone passed over there this afternoon. One hundred and twenty points of rain fell in 15 minutes. Many trees were…
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A thunderstorm broke over the city early this afternoon accompanied by a deluge of rain. Eighty-seven points of rain fell in 20 minutes…
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A hailstorm overportion of the Yanco irrigation area caused very serious damage about noon on Monday last. A violent gale from the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An Artificial Gale. Made for the King. Traps for Submarines
The King recently had the novel experience of suddenly facing a 50-mile-an-hour gale. This was made for his Majesty during his inspection of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Democracy in Flood. The Spirit of the North
BECAUSE I have not had time to got his consent I must refrain from mentioning either his own name or the name of the town which set him talking. He is the most…
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The question of securing a flood boat to replace the worn-out craft under the council's control, was resuscitated at last night's council meeting…
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As a result of torrential rains in Melbourne, all lowlying parts are submerged Considerable damage is reported…
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Some people think that, to got good is, they must send to Sydney! This not so. You cart obtain the very best tea the world produces from your local…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Early Days. No. 01. Extracts from the Files of the "Cootamundra Herald." January 28, 1885. Disastrous Flood and Railway Wreck. Town Cootamundra Partially Submerged. Property Injured. Railway Line Broken In Three Places. Frightful Railway Accident. Another River Tay Disaster. Six Bodies Recovered from the Wreck. One man almost cut In two. The Flood
Sunday, the 25th, and Monday, 26th January (Anniversary Day), in the year 1885, will not be forgotten for many years to come. It…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Early Days. No. 52. Extracts from the Files of the "Cootamundra Herald." January 28, 1885. Disastrous Flood and Railway Wreck. The Inquest
The jury were: Messrs. W. W. Barnard (foreman), H. Willis, J. Solomon, J. Lock, J. Gardner, J. Dwyer, T. Maguire, A. J. M'Carthy,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cyclonic Storm. Serious Damage at Harden. Sydney
A heavy cyclonic storm passed over Harden yesterday, followed by a fall of hail, which was the heaviest for some years. Orchards were cut…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Early Days. No. 53. Extracts from the Files of the "Cootamundra Herald." January 31, 1885. Disastrous Flood and Railway Wreck. The Inquest
Samuel Murray, re-examined, stated certain places where the train was examined by carriage examiners; this train was examined at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Early History. Cootamundra in Flood. Salt Clay Creek Disaster. Big Railway Accident
SUNDAY, the, 25th, and Monday, 26th January" (Anniversary Day), in the year 1885, will not be forgotten for many years to come. It…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Early Days. No. 54. Extracts from the Files of the "Cootamundra Herald." January 31, 1885. Disastrous Flood and Railway Wreck. The inquest (Continued.)
George Hawke, re-called deposed: I gave evidence on Monday; was at the breakage near the mill between 6 and 7; tried to cross the…
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