The Port Darwin Cyclone. the Missing Boats. Additional Bodies Recovered
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 January 1897 · page 5
ADELAIDE, Sunday.--Further particulars to hand with reference to the cyclone at Port Darwin show that the courthouse is almost wrecked, and the books have been destroyed. Inspector…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Cyclone at Port Darwin. Great Destruction of Property. Two Aboriginals Killed in a Church. Three Chinamen Killed.--forty Missing
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 January 1897 · page 5
ADELAIDE, Saturday.--Further details with regard to the cyclone show that it was at its highest at 4.30 on Thursday morning, the glass reading 28.7deg. The storm raged with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Port Darwin Cyclone. The Town Almost Swept Away Great Damage to Property. Several Vessels Wrecked. Many Residents Killed. a Pall Op Twenty Inches Op Rain
Evening News · Monday 11 January 1897 · page 5
ADELAIDE, Monday.—Later particulars regarding the recent cyclone are to the effect that storm commenced at midnight on Wednesday last, and blew with terrific force till 6 O'clock the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Heavy Rainfall Throughout the Colony. Floods in the Country Districts. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1897 · page 5
The boisterous weather which set in on Friday night continues. Rain fell heavily until midday on Saturday, and was succeeded by a strong wind, which increased in strength as night advanced,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gale at Pambula. Pambula
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 January 1897 · page 5
Since Saturday, evening steady rain has been falling continuously. Two inches 55 points have been registered up till this morning. It was badly wanted, and will benefit the whole district…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle News. a Syndicate's Discovery. a Ship in a Storm
Evening News · Tuesday 12 January 1897 · page 5
NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.—The local syndicate received advice to-day from the manager at Bundarra to the effect that a rich lode of carbonate of copper had been struck on the claim. Considerable…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wind and Rain Storm at Melbourne. Heavy Sea in the Bay. Many Boats Driven Ashore. the River Yarra Rising
The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 January 1897 · page 5
MELBOURNE, Monday.--The weather is wet and wintry. Rain fell incessantly all night and throughout to-day. The Yarra is rising rapidly, but a serious flood is not anticipated. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Weather. the Government Astronomer on the Drought. He Considers It Broken-up. Storm Alongthe Coast. a Mail Steamer and Other Vessels Delayed
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 January 1897 · page 5
Following upon the very full reports from Harald correspondents from the country, published yesterday, of the invaluable rainfall, considerable interest was taken in the weather chalis that at 9 a.m. are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Flood Anticipated at Gundagai
The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 January 1897 · page 6
GUNDAGAI, Monday.--The heavy rain, which started early on Saturday morning, continued incessantly till this morning at 9 o'clock, the total fall registered being 707 points. Occasional light showers fell to-day,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Queensland. Heavy Rain at Townsville. Fears of a Flood
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1897 · page 6
TOWNSVILLE, Tuesday.--Heavy coins have fallen during the past few days, 17¾in. being recorded since the 7th inst. A strong fresh has occurred in the Ross River and Ross Creek, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gales on the Coast. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1897 · page 5
The intercolonial steamers which armed in Hobson's Bay to-day report having met will heavy gales on the way hither. The Burrumbeet which cleared Sydney Heads on the 9th instant,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Nevertire Cyclone. Government Assistance Asked For
Evening News · Wednesday 13 January 1897 · page 5
On the news reaching Sydney of the disastrous cyclone at Nevertire the Colonial Secretary, acting on behalf of the Government, asked if any assistance was required, but was informed that none…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →South Australia. the Port Darwin Cyclone. Damage at Palmerston
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1897 · page 5
ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--The Railway Commissioner has received a telegram from the Resident Engineer at Palmerston and Pine Creek, giving particulars regarding the damage done to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Nevertire Storm. Appeal to the Government
The Australian Star · Thursday 14 January 1897 · page 6
When the storm occurred which nearly blew the little town of Nevertire out of existence the Colonial Secretary wired offering any assistance that might…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Nevertire Storm
The Australian Star · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 6
The Chief Secretary this afternoon sent a telegram to the committee at Nevertire informing that body that he had favourably considered a request…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →THE S.S. Australian in a Gale. the Mate Washed Overboard and Drowned Mllbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 5
Upon the arrival of the steamer Australian at Warrnambool this morning Captain Boyd reported that terrible weather had been experienced during the voyage from Newcastle, and that the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Port Darwin Cyclone. Many Pearling Luggers Lost. the Industry Practically Ruined. Damage at the Lighthouse
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 6
PORT DARWIN, Thursday.--The schooner Flowerdale, belonging to the London Pearling Company, for whose safety some concern was felt, has arrived from Bynoe Harbor. The Pearling…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Queensland. a Terrible Storm. Brisbane
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 10
A Heberton telegram states that Mr. W. Barry, who was travelling with 200 fat cattle to Herberton, met with a terrific storm at Dry River. Lightning struck the mob, killing eight…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Port, Darwin Cyclone. (See illustrations on this page.)
Evening News · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 1
THE accompanying illustrations represent Port Darwin, before the recent disastrous squall or cyclone…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Storms at Sea. Australian Has a Rough Time. First Mate Washed Overboard
Evening News · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 5
MELBOURNE, Saturday.—Upon the arrival of the steamer Australian at Warrnambool, from Newcastle, yesterdays Captain Boyd reported that terrible weather had been experienced, and…
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