Flood Protection
Mr. Copeland in the Assembly last night replying to a question by Mr. Lonedale, Baid the farmers of Bolwarra had asked that the embankment on the Hunter, swept away during the…
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Thunderstorm at Warwick. Brisbane
A terrific thunder and hail storm was experienced at Warwick this evening. The wind bl[?]w with hurricane force, and rain and hail poured down for 20 minutes. The damage done…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Weather. a Southerly Gale. Marked Change From Heat to Cold
The change in the temperature from heat to cold predicted on Monday came somewhat suddenly yesterday, after a steady southerly gale which blew all Tuesday night and…
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WAGGA, Thursday.--A heavy storm occurred at Yerong Creek on Monday afternoon. It broke over Egan Creek homestead, and between 2in. and 3in. of rain fell in a…
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MOAMA, Thursday.--Owing to the high state of the Murray between Moama and Bahma a number of selectors have been flooded out, and accommodation is being…
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A VERY heavy storm crossed this district on Tuesday. Many large trees were uprooted, and the rain fell in torrents. It was followed by a heavy S.E. wind…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Intercolonial News. Queensland, Cable Ship in a Gale
The steamer Mangana which arrived recently from Noumea has brought some intelligence regardin the eable ship Fran[?]ois Arago. It appears from a note received from Mr. P. B. Walker…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Cable Messages. Disasters. Disastrous Storm. Terrible Fire
LONDON, October 3.—A severe storm has occurred at New Orleans, U.S.A., during which 25 persons were killed, and many others injured…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The V.A.T.C. Races. a Postponement Owing to Heavy Rain
MELBOURNE, Saturday.—This morning, after 7 o'clock, the rain came on in a most earnest manner, accompanied by thunder and lightning. This continued right on till 11 o'clock, when it was still raining…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Flood at Creswick. a Bridge and a House Swept Away. MELBOURNE
The great flood at Creswick is equal to that of 24 years ago. Hammond's Bridge and one house have been swept away by the flood, which is now widening its area…
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MELBOURNE, Sunday.--Rains have been copious in many up country districts, and some damage has been done at Creswick and Ballarat East by flood waters. At Ballarat…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Matabele Trouble. Heavy Rain in South Africa. British Movements Impeded. Reinforcements for Mashonaland-- Volunteers Called For--Ready Responses. LONDON, October 16
Heavy rains have been experienced in South Africa, and it is feared that in consequence the campaign of the British residents in Mashonaland against the Mataboles…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Great Storm in America. Many Lives Lost. a Prison Set on Fire by Lightning. London, Oct. 16
The Atlantic coast of the United States has been swept by a terrific storm, causing great destruction of property. Many persons were killed during the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →News by Cable. Terrific Storm in America. Great Destruction of Property. a Gaol Struck by Lightning. Many Persons Killed
LONDON, October 16.—A terrific storm has swept the Atlantic coast of the United States, causing great destruction of property…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →American News. Sufferings at Sea. The Cyclone in the South. Duel In the States -- Murders and Outrages-- Riots and Shootings-- Fire at Chicago-- Railway Accident-- The Irving Tour
A tramp has been arrested at Washington (Indiana), on suspicion of having murdered the five members of the Wraiton family on September 18…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fierce Gale at Broken-hill
BROKEN-HILL, Tuesday.--A fierce gale has raged all day, raising one of the fearful dust storms for which Broken-hill is famous. Business was practically suspended, while…
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BROKEN HILL, Wednesday.—A dust storm of extraordinary severity raged unceasingly throughout the whole of yesterday. So bad did it become that business people were compelled to close their…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Storm at Port Adelaide. R.M.S. Ophir Delayed
ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—A violent storm was experienced yesterday. In several cases damage of a minor character is reported. Shipping was interfered with, especially in connection with the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Violent Storm at Adelaide. (By Telegraph.) (From Our Correspondent.) Adelaide
A violont storm was experienced to-day. In several cases damage of a minor character is reported. Shipping was interfered with, especially in connection with the boarding of the mail…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Heavy Storm at Broken Hill. Shops Closed and Business Suspended. (By Telegraph.) (From Our Correspondent.) Broken Hill
To-day was one of the worst days experienced in Broken Hill. A dust storm raged unceas[?]gly all day. So bad did it become that business people were compelled to close their shops,…
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