Shipping in the Gales. Some Sensational Experiences
Small craft at sea were very severely bandled during the height of the tempest, and several vessels had sensational experiences. The schooner Jones Brothers, while…
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832 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 42
A Violent Gale. the Strongest for Three Years. a Velocity of 65 Miles an Hour
During the early hours of yesterday morning a terrific gale commenced to rage, and residents in the city and suburbs wore awakened by its roar. It burst upon the city shortly…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Violent Westerly Gale. Terrific Squalls. Over 65 Miles an Hour. Fall in Temperatures. Rain in the Country
A violent westerly gale, accompanied fierce squalls, swept over the city yesterday, mid similar conditions prevailed along the coast…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Accident at Flood's Wharf
A serious accident happened to a man named John Punch, aged 42, at Flood's Wharf yesterday. He was working on a new building when he slipped and fell a distance…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →To Repair Flood-Damaged Land and River Bunks
The United State Department of Agriculture has recently issued a bulletin giving directions for the reclamation of the arious types of flood-damaged lands, and urges the…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →A Rough Trip. The Waikare in a Gale. and Big Seas
Captain L. Worrall brought the Union liner Waikare into port this morning from Wellington, and other N.Z. ports. She was delayed in the Tasman Sea by a heavy westerly…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Heavy Gale in Victoria. Melbourne
A northerly gale of considerable intensity prevailed in Melbourne and on the coast to day. At times the gale raged with great strength and some of the smaller craft moored in the Bay were hard pressed to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Stormy Passage. the Waikare in a Gale
The Union liner Walkare arrived at 7 o'clock yesterday after a rough passage from New Zealand. The Walkare met the full force of the gale which swept over Sydney early in the week…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gales in the Tasman Sea. Shipping in Trouble
AUCKLAND, Friday.--The steamer Takapuns which was 30 hours' overdue at Auckland from New Plymouth, a twelve hours' trip, was signalled at 1 o'clock…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Case of Constable Anderson. a Storm in a Teacup. Debate in the Commons
The case of Constable Anderson, about, which much has been heard in Ireland, was before the House of Commons early in August, when Colonel Saunderson said:—…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →New Zealand Steamer in a Gale
A violent, westerly gale was encountered by the Union liner Mararoa on the passage from Auckland. The Mararoa met the gale on the 20th instant. The storm was accompanied by high seas, and the steamer had a rough…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"The Flood Tide." at the Royal
The stilting and humorous play which now holds the boards at the Theatre Royal is proving a veritable flood tide in the affairs of the Bland Holt Company, which is leading steadily…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Swimmer Caught in a Gale
J. A. Weidman, the Dover long distance ama[?] swimmer, when training on August 17, had a remarkable experience. He started on a 14 mile swim in the Channel, and excellent progress was made for the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Gales on the Coast. Shipping Delayed
A shift of wind to south-east occurred yesterday, and during the afternoon the wind along the coast increased to the force of a gale. Jervis Bay reported that the storm reached there…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →South-westerly Gale. Shipping Sheltering
A south-westerly gale prevailed along, the coast this morning, and the signal-masters state that small vessels are sheltering at various ports. At Trial Bay is the ketch…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gales on the Coast. Rough Seas Running
Boisterous conditions ruled along the seaboard yesterday, and quite a number of small vessels ran for shelter. A strong southerly gale raged during the afternoon, quickly bringing up rough seas. At South…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Heavy Gale on the New Zealand Coast. Wreck of the Steamer Actea
The Union liner Mokoia. which arrived yesterday from New Zealand, reports heavy weather along the New Zealand coast. For several days a violent south-west gale raged, and played…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Storm-waters at Leichhardt
In answer to a deputation, from the Leichhardt Council, introduced by Mr. R. Booth, M.L.A., who wanted provision made for carrying away Hood waters from the vicinity of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gale on the Coast. Coastal Vessels Sheltering
The gules reported along the coital on Wednesday moderated yesterday, though the sea continued rough in he early part of the afternoon Mornya advised a moderate…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Remarkable Weather. Cold and Stormy Conditions. Snowing on the Southern Highlands. Gales and Rough Seas on the Coast
It is 20 years since a lower temperature than that registered at the Observatory yesterday was recorded in the city in the month of September. Wednesday night proved to be bitterly cold, and at 3 o'clock…
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