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Floods & storms, 1896

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The Soudan. Remarkable Storms. London, Sept. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 9

Remarkable storms continue in the Soudan. The railway built in connection with the Dongola Expedition is 8ft. under water…

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Storms in the Soudan. the Military Railway Under Water

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Night.--Remarkable storms continue to be experienced on the Upper Nile, and the railway which has been constructed for the British military…

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Storms in the Soudan. a Submerged Railway. LONDON, September 3

The Australian Star · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 6

Remarkably violent storms continue in the Soudan, and in consequence the progress of the Upper Nile expedition is delayed. In some places the Soudan…

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Richmond River Flood Relief Scheme. LISMORE, August 31

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 519

A conference of delegates from various parts of the district was held to-day to consider a proposal for flood relief, known as the Tuckian scheme, which would take away the water from the main river,…

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Through Flood and Flame Now First Published. All Rights Reserved. Chapter XIII.--(Continued.)

The Australian Star · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 2

"You are all sentiment, Greg, just like your father used to be," said Darlington in a tone that was not condemnatory. "You look at the world…

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Tuckean Flood Escape

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 14

LISMORE, Saturday.—An important meeting was hold here to-day in connection with the proposed Tuckean floo escape scheme, which when carried out will render almost harmless floods in…

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Through Flood and Flame. Now First Published. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Xv.-- (Continued.)

The Australian Star · Monday 7 September 1896 · page 2

'I was thinking of staying in Leasbury for some time, uncle," Gregory remarked, cautiously, feeling that he and his relative would presently come to an…

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Through Flood Aid Flame Now First Published. All Rights Deserved. Chapter XVI.--(Continued.)

The Australian Star · Tuesday 8 September 1896 · page 2

On other occasions, in the company of a fireman who was well acquainted with every corner of the mine he would pay a visit to the "return airways."…

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Floods in Japan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 September 1896 · page 9

The Japan Gazette of the 23rd July says: —Japan is aland of many misfortunes. Scarcely a month has passed since we were stirred with the tidings of a terrific sea-wave which hurled 30,000 people to…

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Through Flood and Flame. Now First Published. All Rights Reserved. Chapter XVII.--(Continued.)

The Australian Star · Wednesday 9 September 1896 · page 2

"You know that you would always be welcome. Have you any appointment for this evening, Gregory?" ' "No."…

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Through Flood and Flame Now First Published. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Xviii.--in an Underground Whirlpool

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 September 1896 · page 2

One morning when Gregory Ryelands presented himself at the office, according to the custom, he found that Jonathan Calderwood had left a note for…

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Through Flood and Flame. Now First Published. All Rights Reserved. Chapter XVIII.--(Continued.)

The Australian Star · Friday 11 September 1896 · page 2

"Ah'm not so sartin as thy was," said the hoary pitman, with a shake of his head. "Some one 'em may have lahked it, but others didn't, an' plenty on 'em…

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The Soudan Expedition. Advance Delayed by Storms. Railway 8 Feet Under Water

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 12

LONDON, September 2.—Violent storms at Kosheh, on the Upper Nile, have delayed the advance of the British expedition upon Dongola…

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Through Flood and Flame. Now First Published. All Rights Reserved. Chapter XIX.--(Continued.)

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 2

"What is it, Israel?" Mrs. Ryelands querulously questioned. "Something I am sure from the way you looked when reading the paper."…

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Hunter Valley Floods

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Gillies complained that Mr. Price, who about 12 months ago was instructed by the Government to prepare a report on the question of the…

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A Gale Yesterday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 September 1896 · page 5

To add to the discomfort of yesterday's beat the wind early in the day came hot from the N. W., and in gusts which formed into whirlwinds of dust and dirty scraps of paper. To give a sure footing to…

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Tie Weather. Yesterday's Gale. a Sudden Change. Dust Storms "And Heat. a Fearful Day. Buildings Blown Down

Evening News · Monday 14 September 1896 · page 6

Of all the disagreeable days experienced in Sydney since the commencement of the winter, yesterday excelled everything. The day broke fine' ana warm, and by 9 o'clock there was every…

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The Gale on the Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 September 1896 · page 6

The gale was experienced along the coast both north and south yesterday, and there was a rough sea In places. Gabo reported a fresh south-west gale, with squally weather and a high sea…

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The Cyclone in Paris. 360 Kilometres Per Hour

Evening News · Monday 14 September 1896 · page 6

LONDON, September 13.— The cyclone in Paris originated in the Square of St. Sulpice, and the wind attained a force of 360 kilometres per hour. z…

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The Gale in the Harbor. Sailing Parties Weatherbound

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 September 1896 · page 6

Yesterday afternoon the gale wrought considerable havoc among the small sailing craft on the harbor. Tempted by the glorious weather which prevailed during the earlier portion of the day, a…

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