Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Floods & storms, all years

Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1906

890 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 45

Cyclonic Storm. Floods Feared. Gales and High Seas Expected

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 7

Barometer readings in the south-eastern areas of the continent underwent remarkable changes prior to yesterday, and portended unusually' heavy weather in the Straits, over parts of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Cyclonic Storm Coming. Flood Rains Expected. with Vi Lent Gales and Heavy Seas, a Warning to Mariners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 7

A special warning of a somewhat alarming, nature was issued to mariners yesterday afternoon by Mr. H. A. Hunt, the Acting Government Meteorologist, who, from dat[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Storm at Ballarat. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 8

Aa a result of a heavy thunderstorm which passed over Ballarat on Monday night about 300 telephone connections were fused and several water pipes were [?]urst, including a [?] in Queen Victoria-square,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Weather Mr. Hunt's Forecast a Cyclonic Storm Expected

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 6

Mr. H. A. Hunt (the Acting Government Meteorologist) issued from the Observatory at 1 p.m. yesterday the following forecast:--New South Wales: More general rain,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Heavy Rains and Floods. Rivers and Creeks Overflowing. Narrow Escapes From Drowning

Evening News · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 5

Sydney Observatory Forecast.—Strong and squally west to southerly winds; weather unsettled, with further rains, more especially over southern hall of the State…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Floods Threaten Canowindra

Evening News · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 5

CARCOAR. Thursday.—During two days nearly 3 in of rain has been recorded, and indication point to a further fall. Shortly after 6 o'clock last night the Belubula River commenced to rise as a rapid rate,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Heavy Rains in Victoria. Many Rivers in Flood. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 7

The rainfall for the past three days covered the whole State. Many rivers and creeks are in flood, and in some districts considerable damage has been caused by…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

On the Murray. Big Floods Feared

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 7

The grand school demonstration, in which thousands of children from all parts of the district were to participate, has been postponed on account of the weather…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Another Flood Probable Melbourne

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 6

Rain is falling heavily all over the State. The Edwards' River has reached 20 feet above summer level, and another rise in the Murray is expected. The residents on the river flats…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Country Reports. the Belubula in Flood

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 5

CARCOAR, Wednesday.--Further rain continued hailing during the day, with the result that since the commencement of the present rain 2½ inches have been recorded up to 6 p.m. The Belubula River is running in…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Along the Murray. a Big Flood Feared

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 5

ALBURY, Wednesday.--Heavy rain has taken during the past two days and a big flood in anticipated in the Murray. This morning it was 13ft. 2in. at Albury, and rising. The rise during the night was 6in. At present…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Floods in Victoria. Rivers Rising Rapidly

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Heavy rain has fallen over the State during the past two days, and further floods are feared. Already rivers in various parts of the State are rising rapidly,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Floods Expected in Tasmania

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 7

LAUNCESTON, Wednesday.--Owing to heavy rain, which tins fallen incessantly since early morning, the showground at Elphin is inundated. Consequently it was decided this morning to…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Flood Experiences

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 October 1906 · page 8

KIANDRA, Wednesday.--This afternoon, at the conclusion of the special Children's Court, six children started for Adaminaby in a special coach. Arriving at the crossing of Eucumbene…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

A Gale in the City. Velocity of 53 Miles

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 October 1906 · page 8

In the city yesterday the wind increased in force at 1.30 p.m. from 7 miles to 30 miles an hour, and continued to blow with that velocity until 2.30 p.m., when it decreased in force to…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Cyclonic Storm. Stormy Weather in the South

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 October 1906 · page 8

The cyclonic storm reported on Wednesday as operating in the south-eastern portion of the continent was productive of strong southerly gales in the Straits, and heavy rain on the east…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Cyclonic Storm. Severe Conditions in the South. Rain in Five States. Heavy Drop in Temperature. Snow at Kiandra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 October 1906 · page 8

The centre of the cyclonic storm, the approach of which was notified in yesterday's issue, moved in a southerly direction. and is at present, Mr. Hunt says, situated…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Floods Threaten Canowindra

Evening News · Friday 5 October 1906 · page 3

CARCOAR, Thursday.—During two days nearly 3in of rain has been recorded, and indications point to a further fall. Shortly after 6 o'clock List night the Belubula River commenced to rise at a rapid rate,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Rise in the Rivers. Flood at Carcoar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 October 1906 · page 8

As a result of the persistent heavy rains there has been a general heavy rise in the rivers of New South Wales, and Carcoar yesterday reported the heaviest flood for 20…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Creeks at Orange Flooded. Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 October 1906 · page 8

Yesterday all creeks in the district were running like rivers, being in flood. The rain has been especially heavy all over the district. The creek overflowed in…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →