More Thunderstorms Expected
Mr. Fowles, Acting Queensland Government Meteorologist, in his general remarks on the weather, on December 29, says:— The monsoon "Paterson" is now in the form of a ring over the…
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Storm at Leichhardt
During the progress of the thunderstorm that passed over the city and suburbs yesterday afternoon the higher portions of Leichhardt were visited by a phenomenal downpour of rain. The fall was…
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"A very heavy gale arose, blowing right across the set of the Gulf Stream, and raising a mighty succession of such dangerous waves as cannot be excelled anywhere in…
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BOURKE, Sunday.--Yesterday was the hottest flay experienced here for many years, 121½ in the shade being recorded. In the afternoon one of the heaviest cyclones witnessed here for some…
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A severe-thunderstorm occurred this evening. The lightning was extremely vivid, and during the height of the storm for some minutes was continuous. The dome of Messrs. David Cohen and…
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Tearful weather prevailed here yesterday. The thermometer registered 121½ in the shade. Many residents were temporarily prostrated by the fierce heat. In the afternoon a terrific cyclone passed over…
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A heavy thunderstorm broke over the town about 2 p.m. to-day, lasting about half an hour, and cooling the atmosphere somewhat. At Eglinton, three miles from Bathurst, during the storm a violent…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sunday's Storm. Heavy Bain in the City. Vivid Lightning Flashes. a Man Killed at Sandringham
The light dresses and Sabbath suits of those persons who were in the open air at about halfpast 3 or 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon suffered grievously. The morning and the middle of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Weather. Heat Wave in the Interior. a Temperature of 121 Degrees at Bourke. Numbers of Other High Readings. a Violent Thunderstorm. Death by Lightning
Intense heat was experienced throughout the inland districts during Friday and Saturday, and at many places all former records have been eclipsed On Friday last the maximum shade reading at Mogil…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Heavy Thunderstorm in the City. Sixty-two Points of Rain Registered. a Man Killed by Lightning
A heavy thunderstorm burst over the city shortly after three o'clock yesterday afternoon. The storm was accompanied by terrific peals of thunder and vivid flashes of lightning. In a…
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A hurricane is supposed to have passed to the north-west of Fiji, but only heavy gales occurred in the group and no damage was done. The Lautoka district was uninjured by wind. The weather is…
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SUVA, Monday.--A hurricane is supposed to have passed north-west of Fiji. Heavy gales were only experienced in the group, and no damage was done. Reports from…
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BATHURST. Monday.--The heat on Friday and Saturday was excessive. During Friday the thermometer stood at 102 at 9 o'clock. The following day the record was the same, and by 1…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Destructive Storm at Camden
CAMDEN, Monday.--A thunderstorm passed over the district on Sunday afternoon. Although, of short duration, it caused much devastation. From Werombi to Greendale the storm was most…
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Several stations along the South Coast reported strong west or south-westerly winds last evening, and at 8 p.m. Gabo Island advised a south-west moderate gale, with moderate sea…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Terrific Storm at Liverpool. Liverpool
Yesterday's excessive heat culminated in a thunderstorm about 3.30 in the afternoon, accompanied by vivid lightning, heavy ram, and cyclone. It came up from the S.S.W., then veered round to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rainfall and Heat in Queensland. Severe Storm at Taroom. a Church Blown Down. Brisbane
The following were the principal rainfalls reported to-day, including several received too late for Saturday's official list:—Comooweal 26, Coen 10, Croydon 18, Hughenden 16, M'Donnell 461 (five…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Heat Wave, Intense in the Country Thunderstorms and Cyclones
The heat wave which has Just been passing over the State culminated in terrific weather on Saturday, and on Sunday a change occurred, and temperatures in consequence fell. The heat at…
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The Australasian Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited, report having received the following telegram—"Waggonora. Cunnamulla, Queensland…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Thunderstorms Bring Rain. So Points at Enngonia
Rain fell over a considerable portion of the State during the 48 hours ended 9 a.m. yesterday, as a result of thunderstorms. In most instances the amounts registered were small, but Enagonia,…
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