Gale at Grafton
GRAFTON, Saturday.—The westerly gales increased in violence last night and the city was continually enveloped in dust. During the height of the gale, at 7 o'clock this morning, the tailoring…
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Severe Gale at Kiama. Kiama
To-day this district was visited by one of the [?]everest south-westerly gales that have been experienced here for many years, Fences, telegraph poles, and other objects were levelled in many parts, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Low Temperatures in the Country. Westerly Gales and Further Rain
A remarkable spell or cold weather has resulted from the recent disturbance. Snow has fallen in abundance on (lie southern and central hills, and thermometers have sunk to 12 degrees below zero, while readings under 40…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Weather. Heavy Westerly Gales and Low Temperatures. More Rain in the Country
Very low barometers in Tasmania gave an opportunity to the wind to make itself felt over this colony, and the occasion was taken advantage of. All over New South Wales the temperatures were…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Floods in the Camden District
Mr. Bull, formerly member for Camden, recently, saw the Minister for Works on the subject of preventive measures being taken to relieve the Camden district from oft-recurring floods…
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MELBOURNE, Thursday.-- A heavy wind and duststorms were experienced last evening at Mildura, and did considerable damage. It was only of a few minutes' duration, but the windows in…
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The hot westerly and north-westerly winds of the last few days have been trying in their effects on the fruit crops, and the culminating gale yesterday afternoon did considerable damage. from Kellyville and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Clay Cliff Creek Storm Water Sewer. The Government's Refusal
A good deal of talk was indulged in in Parraamtta on Tuesday, over the refusal by the Government to continue the Clay Cliff Creek storm water sower. In one…
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The Works Department has had under its consideration for some time past the question of relieving the Camden district from floods. A thorough survey of the country has been made. The surveyors…
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WEST MAITLAND, Friday.--Mr. Gillies, M.P., is in receipt of a telegram from the Premier stating that the Government had decided to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Flood in the Murray
ALBURY, Monday.—The Murray River, which has been r[?]ning gradually for the past few days, consequent on the melting of the snow in the mountains, and recent rains en the Victorian side,…
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ALBURY, Sunday.--The River Murray was today at flood height, all the low-lying flats being submerged. Some fishermen and others have been cut off by flood water. A remarkable feature in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →General News. Prevention of Floods
The Cabinet recently had under consideration the question of appointing a commission to inquire into the best means of coping with the flood waters of the Hunter River. It is probable…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Floods in the North. Immense Destruction
LONDON, November 9.—Disastrous floods have occurred in Northern China. The Yellow River overflowed its banks, and 2000 square miles of country are submerged…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Floods in China. Villages and Crops Destroyed. London, Nov. 9
Disastrous floods have occurred in the Shantung province, China. The Yellow River overflowed its banks, and 2000 square miles of country are submerged…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Floods in China. a Great Area Inundated. One Million People Destitute. LONDON, November 9
Floods have caused great destruction in the provinces of Northern China watered by the Hoang-Ho, or Yellow River. Fully 2000 square miles of country is in a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Floods in Northern China. a Great Area Inundated. Terrible Destruction Caused. One Million People Destitute
LONDON, Wednesday.--Floods have caused great destruction in the provinces of Northern China watered by the Hoang-Ho, of Yellow River…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →News by Cable. [Copyright.] Britain's Foreign Policy. Guildhall Banquet. Speech by Lord Salisbury. Pacification of Crete. Relations with France. the Fashoda Question. "Dangerous and Threatening Storm." Averted by Evacuation. Protectorate Oyer Egypt. America's Intrusion
LONDON, November 10.—At the Lord Mayor's banquet at the Guildhall last night the new Lord Mayor (Sir J. Voce Moore) proposed the toast of "Her Majesty's Ministers."…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Hunter River. Flood Prevention
The Government hus resolved to appoint a Royal Commission to go into the matter of flood prevention in the Hunter River. Many reports…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Floods in China
Floods have caused great destruction in the provinces of Northern China watered by the Hoang-Ho River. Fully 2000 square miles of territory are…
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