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Floods & storms, 1902

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A Dismasted Schooner Disastrous Experienoe. In a Raging Storm. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 May 1902 · page 5

At about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon the schooner Elverland, which was dismasted and picked up by the steamer Chillagoe, was towed into this port. Captain Savory stated…

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"The Queen of Floods."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 May 1902 · page 12

No other river perhaps can claim such a high place in the affections of the English nation as the Thames. The cause of course lies in its association with the memorable names and deeds of the past (writes…

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Heavy Gales. Rough Trip of the Talune

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 May 1902 · page 4

The Union liner Talune, which arrived from Welhugton yesterday, encountered the full force of the gales now raging in the Tasman Sea. Strong head winds were met with on Sunday last, and on the…

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Supposed Shipping Disaster. the Camorta in a Cyclone

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 May 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--It is feared that the British-India Company's steamer Camorta has foundered during a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. The Camorta left port with a crew of 89 and…

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During a Storm

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 2

'Captain,' said the mate of the good ship 'Cauliflower,'while the storm was at its height,'the ship has sprung a leak, the water-tight…

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Stormy Experience. the Barque Chipperkyle in a Gale. Narrow Escape of the Captain

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 May 1902 · page 6

A rather sensational experience in a gale in the Southern Ocean fell to the lot of the barque chipperkyle, which arrived here on Saturday night from Liverpool. The barque was 103 days…

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Flood in Tennessee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 May 1902 · page 6

A telegram despatched from Nashville on March 30, published in the San Francisco " Chronicle," states:—Roports from the flooded districts ot Tennessee emphasise the gravity of the situation. The…

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Gales in the Tasman Sea

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 5

Following on the rough passages experienced on the run across from New Zealand during the last few days by the steamers Elingamite and Victoria, Captain Wm. Troup, of the…

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Cyclone in New Guinea

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 6

A cyclonic storm swept over Dobu, New Guinea, last month, and played great havoc on the island. The natives suffered heavy loss, villages and plantations being wrecked. The…

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Storms in the Tasman Sea

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 6

Violent gales encountered by the steamer Ellagamite on the run across from Auckland delayed the steamer's arrival. She arrived at the wharf at 2 a.m. yesterday, after a protracted passage…

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Gale on Killarney. Thirteen Lives Lost

Evening News · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 5

LONDON, May 20, 2.25 p.m.—Nine tourists and four boatmen have been drowned during a gale on Lake Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland…

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Gales in the Tasman Sea. Rough Passages. the Victoria Damaged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 7

During the past fortnight a succession of gales of exceptional severity have been raging in the Tasman Sea, and the passages of several vessels have been considerably delayed. Steamers arriving here from…

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Cyclone in New Guinea Widespread Destruction. Native Villages Devastated

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 7

News comes to hand of a cyclonic disturbance at the Island of Dovu, New Guinea, which caused disaster amongst the native villages there…

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Battles of the Past Popularity of the Game 100 Years Ago. Thousands Trudge Miles Through Gales and a Deluge. Gentleman Jackson and Mendoza. The Hideous Jew and the "Old Ruffian"—"Who'll Cover 10gs. to Keep the Cold Out?" (No. 131.)

Referee · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 7

IN the early part of the year 1795, there was great excitement in pugilistic circles, for the news was spread abroad that at last Dan Mendoza had found somebody to throw…

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The Gales in the Tasman Sea. Rough Passage of the Balmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1902 · page 7

The steamship Balmain, which arrived timberladen from Hokiauga, New Zealand, yesterday morning, experienced a terrible passage across the Tasman Sea. She was many days overdue, and…

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Damaged in a Gale

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 6

The steamer Workfield, at the Bluff, reports that on Friday last she spoke the barque Loch Bredan, which had lost all her boats, and was putting back to Sydney in a damaged condition. It…

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An Ill-fated Barque. The Loch Bredan in Trouble. Heavy Gale and High Seas

The Australian Star · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 5

A telegram has readied Sydney from New Zealand that the steamer Workfield has arrived at the Bluff with news of the barque Loch Bredan. On Friday last she spoke…

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The Eruptions. Rain of Red Hot Boulders. Sublime, But Appalling. a Cyclone of Fire. LONDON, May 22

The Australian Star · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 4

Further particulars of the continued eruption of Mount Pelee on Martinique state that the mountain on Tuesday ejected a column of volcanic matter and rained red-hot…

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A Barque in Distress. Buffeted in a Gale. Three Seamen Injured. Towed to New Zealand. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 6

The barque Gladys has arrived at Wellington from Liverpool. She was very badly damaged during a gale on May 13. The sea ran mountains high and a tremendous wave broke over the…

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The Great Volcanic Eruptions. the Disasters on Martinique. Red-hot Boulders From Mount Pelee. Appalling and Sublime Sight. Cyclone of Fire Over Le Carbet. London, May 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 7

Owing to the fresh outbreak of Mount Pelee a terrible panic occurred among the residents of Fort de France. Twenty thousand persons ran about distracted, kaeeling and…

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