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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1903

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The Story of a Nebraskan Cyclone

The World's News · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 3

Cyclones are to the front Just now, one having within the last week devastated Jamaica, in America they are of frequent occurrence—have their season, in fact. A correspondent to the…

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To Foretell Thunderstorms

Evening News · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 2

The latest Invention of a Japanese scientist is mentioned by the "Jiji." It is a method of telling the aproach of a thunderstorm, and is the work of Mr. Okada, of the Central Meteorological…

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Jamaica Cyclone. Planters Appeal for Aid. LONDON, Saturday, 12.30 a .m

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 23 August 1903 · page 1

The Government of Jamaica has asked Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, to raise a loan of [?]300,000, at 3 percent., to assist the planters who have suffered…

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General Cables. Jamaica Suffering From Cyclone. Wants Half a Million at Three Per Cent

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 August 1903 · page 5

LONDON, August 22.—Jamaica has asked Mr. Chamberlain to raise half a million at 3 per cent, to assist planters suffering through the recent cyclone…

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Jamaica Cyclone

The Australian Star · Monday 24 August 1903 · page 3

The Government of Jamaica has asked Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Co[?]onies, to raise a loan of £500,000, at 3 per cent., to assist the planters who have suffered…

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CYCLONE. Crops Destroyed. LOSS, £20,000. LONDON

The Australian Star · Tuesday 25 August 1903 · page 4

A cyclone has devastated the crops in Grand Cayman Island, in the West Indies. The loss is estimated at £20,000…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] Another Cyclone. Grand Cayman Devastated

Evening News · Tuesday 25 August 1903 · page 6

LONDON, August 24, 3.10 p.m.—A cyclone has devastated Grand Cayman, British West, Indies, destroying the crops. The damage is estimated at £20,000…

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The Queanbeyan Tragedy. Inquest on Mrs. Gale. Husband Charged with Murder

Evening News · Tuesday 25 August 1903 · page 4

QUEANBEYAN, Tuesday.—The Goulburn Coroner (Mr. O'Brien) concluded the inquest last night on the body of Mrs. Gale, who died on Sunday from the effects of a gunshot wound in the head…

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General Cable News. Cyclone in the West Indies

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 August 1903 · page 7

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--A cyclone has devastated Grand Cayman, the largest of the Cayman Islands, in the British West Indies. The crops were destroyed, the damage being estimated…

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Tremendous Rainfall in London. Underground Railway Flooded

Evening News · Wednesday 26 August 1903 · page 6

LONDON, August 25, 3.10 p.m.—There has been a tremendous rainfall in London, and the underground railway is flooded. The rainfall in the metropolis during the past…

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Storm in England. Distressing Reports. LONDON

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 4

Distressing reports continue to arrive of The damage done by the storm which has just swept the cornfields throughout England. Over two inches of rain fell in 24 hours in…

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The Weather in England. Storm-swept Fields

Evening News · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 6

LONDON, August 20, 3.35 p.m.—There are distressing reports regarding the storm-swept fields in England. Over two inches of rain fell in 24 hours in…

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A Sensational Passage. the Brambletye Damaged in Gales. an Officer Lost Overboard

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 7

The ship Brambletye, which arrived here yesterday with a cargo of wheat from Buenos Ayres, had a sensational passage, one succession of violent gales being encountered from Monte Video until off our coast. A…

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A Gale After the Race. Yachts in Danger. London, Aug. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 7

After the race off Sandy Hook yesterday, the north-westerly wind increased in strength and attained a velocity of 45 miles an hour. Many craft were set adrift. Both Shamrock…

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Buffeted by Gales. Terrible Voyage of the Ship Brambletye. Third Officer Lost Overboard

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 3

Storms of exceptional severity were encountered by the ship Brambletye on her passage from Buenos Ayres to Sydney. The Brambletyre arrived yesterday morning,…

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Further Rain. Raymond Terrace Has Over Two Inches. Gale on the Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 7

Seen last night Mr. Russell stated that during the day further heavy rain fell in different portions of the State. Raymond Terrace contributed no less than 222 points, while Maitland had…

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Tryphena Flooded

Evening News · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 2

It is reported from New Zealand that a great flood deluged the settlement of Tryphena, on the Great Barrier Island, on the night of Wednesday. July 23, caused by a heavy rain. Which fell…

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Phenomenal Rainfall in London. Underground Railway Flooded

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.--There has been a tremendous rainfall in London, and the underground railway has been flooded. For the eight months of the year the…

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Storms in England. Heavy Rain in the Midlands

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--Distressing reports are to hand of storm-swept cornfields throughout England. Over 2in. of rain fell in the Midlands in 24…

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Storm Water Channels

Evening News · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 3

At Water and Sewerage Board meeting yesterday, a letter was read from tie Under-Secretary for Public Works with reference to the maintenance of fifteen storm water channels situated in…

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