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Floods & storms, 1896

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The Paris Cyclone Seven Persons Killed. LONDON, September 13

The Australian Star · Monday 14 September 1896 · page 5

With reference to the recent disastrous cyclone experienced in Paris it is stated, that the storm originated In St. Sulpiee Square, and during the few…

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The Weather. High Temperature and a Dust. Storm, Mr. Russell on the Change

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 September 1896 · page 6

The wind storm yesterday, Mr. Russell, the Government Astronomer, says, was the stiffest breeze we have had for some considerable time. One gust reached the remarkable velocity of 75…

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The Weather. a Pleasant Change. The Gale of Yesterday. Reports from the Country -- The Scene in the Harbour--A Shark Island Adventure

The Australian Star · Monday 14 September 1896 · page 5

To-day's delightful weather is in pleasant contrast to that of yesterday. Though perhaps a trifle warm, the heat is preferable to conditions such as those…

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The Weather. September High Temperatures. Some Heavy Thunderstorms. Yesterday's Rough Weather

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

Taking the three days' consecutive high temperatures, namely, those of Friday, Saturday, and yesterday, the current month is keeping up the records for heat. Not that past Septembers have not gone higher;…

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

The Australian Star · Monday 14 September 1896 · page 2

"Hope counts for little in an emergency like this!" thought Gregory; but he carefully refrained from uttering the despiriting words. Then silence fell…

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The Paris Cyclone. Terrific Velocity of Wind. Seven Deaths Reported

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 September 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday Night.--The cyclone in Paris originated in the Square of St. Sulpice, and the wind attained the extraordinary force of 360 kilometres (225 miles) per hour…

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Storm Water Drains. Cost of Construction'. the Financial Result

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 September 1896 · page 6

An Important report on the stormwater drains constructed by the Government was submitted at yesterday's meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board by the secretary, Mr. W. Holmes…

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The Cyclone in Paris. Terrible Force of the Wind. Seven Fatalities. London, Sept. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 September 1896 · page 5

Furhter particulars concerning the disastrous cyclone in Paris show that the cyclone originated in the Square of St. Sulpice. The wind reached a force of 360…

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

The Australian Star · Tuesday 15 September 1896 · page 2

Israel's face was flushed with pleasure, his eyes sparkled with pride, and his heart was glad with the gladness of hopes fulfilled. Through the ordeal, to…

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Through Flood and Flame. Now First Published. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Xxiii. the Courage of Rachel Sinclair

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 September 1896 · page 2

"It is half-past ten, Rachel. If you are tired you can go to bed. I will wait up for your father." "I am not tired, mother. I'll wait till…

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

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 September 1896 · page 2

"Not by any means, Sinclair," Gregory said readily. "And, now, suppose you tell us what we want so much to know. How came your daughter and…

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The Weather. Heavy Storm Alabury. Great Damage Property. One Inch and a Half Rain in A, Quarter of an Hour

Evening News · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 5

ALBURY, Thursday—The most extraordinary rainfall, accompanied by a terrific thunderstorm, ever experienced In this district occurred about 5 o'clock this morning. The lightning and thunder…

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

The Australian Star · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 2

"One of our datallers now, but some years ago he was an engine-tenter, and a smart man at the work, so they say." "And this girl of his, who went down…

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Japanese Exports. Bricks, Plushes and Furniture. Flooding the United States

The Australian Star · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 5

Reports that seem well authenticated show that the Japanese have become our dangerous competitors on a number of products, the sale of which in…

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Floods in Gippsland

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--Heavy floods are threatened in Gippsland. At Dargo nearly 4in. of rain were registered during the past 24 hours, and it is still raining. At Bairnsdale there is…

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Floods at Albury

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 6

ALBURY, Thursday.--An extraordinary downpour of rain took place at an early hour this morning, upwards of 100 points falling in the space of half an hour. The total fall amounted to 2.30 points. The streets were…

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Destructive Cyclone in Paris

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 619

Our London correspondent cabled the following on the 11th instant:—A destructive hurricane passed over Paris yesterday. The Palais de Justice, the principal theatres, and other buildings…

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The Weather. a Gale on the Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 11

A southerly gale was reported along the south coast yesterday, and at a late hour last evening there was every appearance of the gale extending to Sydney. Jervis Bay advised a fresh gale, with heavy rain squalls…

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A Storm in a Tea Cup The Mayor and the Member. A "Tall" Yarn. That ARGUS Again

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 2

Mn. GRORCE WELLS SMAILES, M.P. for the Granville electorate, was on view at the Albert Hall, Granville, on Monday, and actually delivered an address! It is a singular thing that…

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

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 2

"Isn't Mr. Sinclair at home?" "No, sir. My father went to Leas, bury sonic time ago--perhaps half-an-hour ago," she answered, calmly. She…

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