Operations Stopped by the Storm
Mr. H. Hickson (Chief Commissioner) and Messrs. Waller and Beatson, of the Harbor Trust, visited the scene of operations yesterday, and made an inspection of the foreshores around the…
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The Gale on the Harbor. a Narrow Escape
The southerly gale which was experienced in the city shortly before noon yesterday was severely felt on the harbor, and many narrow escapee are reported. During the full force of the "buster"…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Weather in Queensland. Cyclonic Storms and Intense Heat. Brisbane
In connection with to-day's heat a fatal case of sunstroke is repotted. A tram conductor, named J. Bateman, was out riding and had just reached the gates of his residence on his return journey when he…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A Southerly Gale. Damage on Land and Sea. Shipping Considerably Hampered
One of the severest southerly gales experienced for many years burst over the city yesterday about noon, and although it was comparatively short-lived, much damage was done; and at least…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Storm. Effect on Shipping. Vessels Drag Their Anchors
The storm which swept over Sydney at noon yesterday gathered volumes of dust from the city, carrying it across the harbour, and as a result shipping movemnts were…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Storms in the Country. Houses Unroofed and Trees Uprooted. Many Narrow Escapes
ARMIDALE, Tuesday.--Oppressive weather prevails in this district at present. Yesterday afternoon a heavy duststorm swept over the city, and to-day the wind Is blowing at a high…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Storm at Singleton. Considerable Damage. Places Struck by Lightning. SINGLETON
A severe storm passed over the town yesterday evening, doing considerable damage. Large clouds of dust, driven by the high winds, heralded the storm. The electrical…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Weather. The Storm in the City. Great Dust and Strong Winds. Casualties in the Streets
The fierce storm which passed over the city yesterday was at its height about noon, when blinding dust was driven along by a violent and gusty wind, which attained a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cyclone at Emerald
A cyclonic storm occurred at Emerald yester eve, and the shade register was 109, Many buildings were unroofed, and the framework of the now Leichhardt Hotel was blown down. No…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →After the Gale
All traces of Wednesday's southerly gale had entirely disappeared yesterday, fine weather conditions being generally reported. On Wednesday night, however, four stations…
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MANILLA, Wednesday. -- Yesterday was the severest day over felt here. The heat wave was intense, aud the wind, carrying dense clouds of dust, was of great velocity. During the day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Violent Storm. Collapse of a Church
BRISBANE, Thursday.—Later information in-dicates that Tuesday's storm was much more se-rious in its effects than at first supposed. The chief force of the cyclone was felt at Laidley, 51…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Killed As the Result of a Storm
At an inquiry held on Wednesday into the circumstances attending the death of a child named Amy Hayck, aged 3 years (particulars of which appeared in Tuesday's "Evening News"), the city…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Wollowra's Experience. Port Patrick Caught Napping. Extraordinary Storm
A "Star" reporter interviewed Captain Sim, of the steamer Wollowra at the Adelaide Co.'s wharf yesterday. The Wollowra averaged over 13½ knots from Melbourne, and from 12…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Weather in Queensland. Intense Heat. 118 in the Shade. Storms of Cyclonic Violence. Brisbane
From reports received to-day it appears that cyclonic storms were experienced yesterday in a number of places in the south-east. At North Pine hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped off. A…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Monday's Storms
Storms on Monday last did a deal of damage in the North. At Carrol several houses were unroofed. Mr. and Mrs. John McMabon were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gale at Normanton. Hotel and Houses Blown Down
BRISBANE, Thursday.--The police have received a telegram from Normanton, stating that a furious thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy wind and rain, passed over Normanton on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Disaster in Bohemia. a Mine Flooded. Forty Men Drowned. London, Jan. 16
A rush of water occurred yesterday in the Jupiter Mine at Bruex, Bohemia. Seventy miners escaped, but in the lower workings 40 others were imprisoned and were drowned…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Mine Flooded. Forty Men Drowned. LONDON, January 16
A rush of water occurred yesterday in the Jupiter Mine at Bruex, Bohemia. Seventy miners escaped, but in the lower workings 50 others were imprisoned, and were drowned…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Violent Storm at Molong
MOLONG, Monday.—The most violent storm ever remembered here occurred yesterday. It is the only subject talked of this morning, and some people have not yet recovered from the…
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