Storm-water Sewer. And Ashfield's Extension
Ashfield aldermen have been exercised lately on the extension of the stormwater sower from the property of Mr. Gelding across the Canterbury-road to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Floods & storms, 1896
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Fierce Storm at Thargomindah. Brisbane
A Thargomindah telegram states that a violent thunderstorm, accompanied by strong wind and dust, occurred yesterday The wind partly unroofed the Courthouse and other buildings. Over…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Nevertire Cyclone. The Track of the Storm A Scene of Desolation. Condition of Nevertire-- A Ton Minutes Storm-- The Scene of Wreck-- age-- Narrow Escapes-- TerrorStricken People-- Homeless Families. NEVERTIRE
The storm which passed over this town about 4.30 yesterday evening was the most terrific ever experienced. It came from the west, and was about…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Nevertire Cyclone. a Detailed Account. Description of the Damage. Many Families Homeless. Some Remarkable Escapes. Building Material Carried for Miles
NEVERTIRE, Wednesday.—The damage done by the cyclone on Monday afternoon was something enormous, and what is left of the town presents a sad spectacle. Later particulars…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cyclone at Nevertire. Whole Town Completely Wrecked. Miraculous Escape of Residents. Refuge Taken in Under-ground Tanks. List of Injured Persons. Four Hotels Unroofed. Two Churches Blown Down. Railway Trucks Thrown Off the Line. Houses Completely Carried Away. This Government Astronomer on Cyclones
NEVERTIRE, Tuesday.--A most terrific storm of cyclonic nature passed over this town about half-past 4 yesterday afternoon, which has completely wrecked the whole town, partially…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Nevertire Cyclone. Statements by Residents. The Storm Described. Thousands of Pounds Damage Done, Re-building Commenced
NEVERTIRE, Thursday.—The unfortunate house-holders were busily engaged all day yesterday erecting temporary dwellings pending the re-erection of the houses demolished by Monday cyclone…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Cyclone at Never Tire. Traces of the Storm for 30 Miles. Sheets of Iron Carried Ten Miles. Complete Disappearance of Some Houses. Railway Trucks Driven Two Miles by the Wind. Damage Estimated at Between £8000 and £10,000
NEVERTIRE, Wednesday.--Now when they miss any little article of household furniture in Nevertire such as a piano, sewing machine, or saucepan, they have to scour the plains for miles…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tie Nevertire Storm. The Loss of Property. The Townsfolk at Work. Repairing the Damage-The Latest Particulars. NEVERTIRE
The full extent of the tornado which struck this town on Monday evening last can be more fully realised now that people are able to get their places…
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