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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1905

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Arrival of Summer. a Temperature of 89 Degrees. Scorching Hot Winds. Reaching the Force of a Gale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 November 1905 · page 13

Citizens were yesterday very forcibly reminded of the fact that the long-delayed summer has at last made its appearance in real earnest, for the conditions were exceedingly,…

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The Southerly Gale. the Reuce Drags Anchors. Ship Misses Peacock's Point a 51-Knot Squall

Evening News · Thursday 9 November 1905 · page 4

There was some commotion in Jehnstone's Bay this morning, when it became known that the American ship Reuce bad started her moorings, and was dragging out of the bay in the…

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An Artifical Storm at Sea

L'Italo-Australiano = The Italo-Australian · Saturday 11 November 1905 · page 1

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A Storm-tossed Barque. The Helga Dismasted

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 12 November 1905 · page 1

Much surprise was occasioned in shipping circles late yesterday afternoon when the signal lookout at South Head reported a dismasted ship in tow. Messrs. Fenwick…

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Reform in Russia. Time Unsuitable. Government's Latest Decision. Witte the Storm Centre. London, Nov. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 November 1905 · page 5

The Government of Russia, in a communique issued on Saturday, states: "The internal situation of Russia is unsuitable for the introduction of reforms…

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A Barque in Heavy Gales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 November 1905 · page 9

The four-masted barque Nile, which arrived early this morning, 120 days out from Liverpool, encountared violent southerly and westerly gales when rounding the Cupe. Capta[?]…

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Storms on the Coast. the Warrnambool Wreck. Bravery of a Young Fisherman

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1905 · page 1236

William Ferrier, a young fisherman, of Warrnambool (Vic.), is the hero of the week. On Friday night last the schooner La Bella was wrecked off the Warrnambool…

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Storm at Raymond Terrace. Buildings Damaged, Raymond Terrace

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 13

Raymond Terrace was visited this afternoon by the heaviest windstorm ever reported here. People were dazed. Fortunately, the force of the wind soon abated,…

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Cyclonic Storms. Destruction at Raymond Terrace. Number of Buildings Unroofed. Orchards Ruined

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 9

RAYMOND TERRACE, Friday. -- Raymond Terrace was visited to-day by the heaviest windstorm that has over occurred here. The day had been hot, with a warm north-westerly…

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Violent Storm at Maitland. Damage to Property. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 13

A terrible storm of wind and dust passed over Maitland district this afternoon, causing great damage to house property and orchards. Bush trees were uprooted, and many houses…

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Terrific Storm at Maitland. Buildings Unroofed and Demolished. Havoc in Hiking Townships

Evening News · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 5

WEST MAITLAND, Saturday.—The thermometer on Friday reached 102deg in the shade. At about half-past 4 in the afternoon a terrific triad and dost storm broke over the…

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Scattered Thunderstorms

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 9

At scattered places the heat was followed by thunderstorms. Last evening the following rainfalls were reported to the Observatory as a result of thunderstorms: -- Cassilis 21 points,…

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Electrocuted in a Storm

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 November 1905 · page 8

During the height of the recent typhoon in Manilla, the wires of the newly-opened electric tramway were broken, and the current created sad havoc, killing 20 or 25 people before the…

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Disastrous Gales in New Zealand. Auckland. Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 November 1905 · page 5

Destructive gales are raging in Otago. Much damage has been done to houses, and the trains are delayed…

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Storm in New Zealand

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 November 1905 · page 7

WELLINGTON, Sunday.--A duststorm of great violence occurred yesterday at Omakau, in Central Otage. The engine-shed and other buildings were demolished, and trains delayed. Much…

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Gale in Otago. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 November 1905 · page 8

A terrific gale was experienced in Central Otago on Friday. An engine-shed was blown down, the trains were delayed, and much damage was done to houses…

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Destructive Storm. Buildings Damaged. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 November 1905 · page 8

The gale which raged in the Lower Hunter district, between Singleton and Raymond Terrace, on Friday afternoon, was the most destructive…

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Cyclonic Storm. Roofing Carried for Miles. Houses Fired by Lightning. Many Narrow Escapes

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 November 1905 · page 7

WEST MAITLAND, Sunday.--Reports received tell of the severity of Friday evening's storm in all parts of the district. Comparatively little damage was occasioned in West…

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Who Wants Land? the Coming Storm!

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 21 November 1905 · page 5

We sent out a census paper not long ago, asking "Who Wants Land?" The, replies are coming in fast, and they will open the eyes of all men. In the…

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Ship St. David. Encounters a Big Blow. Cabin Flooded

The Australian Star · Tuesday 21 November 1905 · page 6

Captain Dowling, of the American ship St. David, which arrived, from Tacoma, Puget Sound, with a big cargo of lumber, reports that his vessel only had about 15 hours of…

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