Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Floods & storms, all years

Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1902

736 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 37

Cyclone in America

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 7

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--A cyclone at Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.A., unroofed houses and wrecked factories doing damage to the extent or 300,000 dollars (about £60,000)…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Gales at Newcastle. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 8

Very boisterous weather has prevailed during the past 24 hours. Yesterday was bright and genral; but about 9 p.m. the city just missed a sharp thunderstorm which passed from the southward out to…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Gale on the Coast

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 5

"Strong south-west gale, and heavy sea, with thick rain," was the report received this morning from nearly every port along the coast. A troublesome sea is giving…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Gales on the Coast. Barque Returns to Port

Evening News · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 6

Shipping along the coast yesterday had a lively experience, as strong, boisterous south-westerly winds blew almost generally, reaching to gales at Gabo Island, Jervis Bay, and Newcastle. A…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The United States. Destructive Cyclone. London, Aug. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 7

A cyclone occurred at Trenton, New Jersey. Houses were unroofed and factories wrecked. The damage to property is estimated at 300,000 dollars (£60,000)…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Shipping Items. the Weather. a Hard Southerly Gale

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 5

An extensive high pressure system, covering the whole continent of Australia, has deposited rain on the central coast of this State. It took tho form of a south to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Gale on the Coast a Heavy Sea. Shipping Delayed. Coastal Rain

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 6

A southerly gale swept along the coast yesterday, accompanied by squally weather and a heavy sea. The storm had its effect on shipping, many vessels being compelled to put back through stress…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Southerly Gales. Shipping Delayed

Evening News · Thursday 14 August 1902 · page 4

Strong southerly winds continued to blow along the coast this forenoon, being accompanied by rain and squally conditions. South-west gales were reported from Barrenjoey, Camden Haven,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Weather. Rain and Gales on the Coast

Evening News · Thursday 14 August 1902 · page 6

Shortly before 6 o'clock on Tuesday evening a hailstorm occurred in Sydney, but it was of short duration. The storm was preceded by a strong wind, which attained a velocity of 34 miles an…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Gale. Shipping Delayed. Scope of the Rainfall

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 August 1902 · page 6

Stormy weather continues along the coast, and, owing to the rough sea, vessels are still sheltering. A telegram from Seal Rocks stated that the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The 1852 Flood at Gundagai

Evening News · Thursday 14 August 1902 · page 8

Mr. John F. Mann writes:—In carrying out my instructions from the Surveyor-General in January, 1849, I measured off several building lots in South Gundagai, Murrumbidgee River. North…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Shipping in the Gale

The Australian Star · Friday 15 August 1902 · page 5

Along the coast this morning the weather shows signs of moderating, although a heavy sea was running both north and south of Sydney Heads. "A rising glass" has…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Gale Subsiding. Mr. Russell Interviewed

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 August 1902 · page 5

Speaking last evening, Mr. Russell stated that the gale was subsiding, the highest velocity registered being 25 miles per hour. There was he said, no likelihood of the rain spreading inland…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Gale. Another Rough Day. Some Stormy Experiences. a Ketch Has a Perilous Time

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 August 1902 · page 5

Yesterday was another wild day on the coast, the gale continuing with unabated fury. Heavy seas were reported from nearly the whole length of the seaboard, and shipping, especially vessels…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wintry Conditions. (Some of the Items In this Issue appeared In Our Latest yesterday.) Gales and Rain. Coastal Showers

Evening News · Friday 15 August 1902 · page 6

So far as suburban and city residents are concerned, there appears, from the existing climatic conditions, ample justification for the pretty generally expressed opinion, "Winter has set in…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

After the Storm

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 8

The southerly gale which has been raging along the [?]cast during the past few days blew itself out yesterday morning, and the shipping took advantage of the change and put to sea. Quite a fleet…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Floods in the Hunter. Mr, Maiden's Scheme. Similar Effects Elsewhere

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 9

Mr. J. H. Maiden, Curator of Sydney Botanic Gardens, bus devoted much study to the mitigation of floods in the valley of the Hunter River (N.S.W.). In a paper read…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

After the Review. Illuminations Completely Spoilt. Thunderstorms and Rain

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 August 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--After reviewing the fleet at Spithead yesterday, the King received the British and foreign flag-officers on board the Royal yacht, while the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

News by Cable. (From the Evening News Correspondents.) [COPYRIGHT.] China. Floods in Kwang-si. Thousands Drowned

Evening News · Tuesday 19 August 1902 · page 5

LONDON, August 18, 3.45 p.m.—Terrible floods have occurred in the province of Kwang-si, Southern China, and thousands of the inhabitants have been drowned…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Flood at Albany. Railway Line Damaged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 August 1902 · page 8

A remarkable downpour of rain occurred at Albany on Satutday amounting to nearly 5 inches. Miles of railway line were under water, and long stretches are damaged by washaways. In the town…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →