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Floods & storms, 1909

929 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 47

Sydney Telegraph Poles. How They Weathered the Gale

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 June 1909 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The Central Postal Eurean has received a report from the Sydney deputy, speaking in congratulatory terms of the manner in which the telegraph lines in Sydney…

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New Zealand Steamer in the Gales. Warrimoo Has a Rough Passage

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 June 1909 · page 9

The Union liner Warrimoo had a lively experience while crossing the Tasman Sea on her trip from Wellington. The Warrimoo was due here early yesterday,…

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Fishing in the Gale. Enthusiasts Out for Trophies. Sixteen Men Catch One Fish

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 June 1909 · page 9

Mr. R. E. Eastway, captain for the day, reported to the Amateur Fishermen's Association last night that 16 members faced the hurricane to fish for two trophies presented…

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World's Sculling Championship. Wanganui River Flooded. Webb's Fine Condition. Wanganui

The Star · Saturday 19 June 1909 · page 19

The weather, has been rough during the week, and the river has been flooded, but the scullers did sufficient rowing to suit them. Fine weather is now likely to continue, and…

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Flooding the Country A Big Main Bursts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1909 · page 4

Considerable alarm was caused in tho vicinity of Pott's Hill reservoir on Wednesday by the roaring of rushing water. The recent earthquake reports caused the…

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World's Sculling. Championship. Tuesday's Great Contest Wanganui River Flooded. Arnst and Webb in Great Form. What the "Sun" Thinks

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 20 June 1909 · page 1

Richard Arnst, champion sculler of the world, meets William Webb on the Wanganui River, 150 miles from Wellington, N. Z., on Tuesday, in another race for the world's…

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Gale Approaching. Further Rain Expected. a New Disturbance

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 June 1909 · page 7

Another disturbance, described as "very energetic," was reported yesterday over West Australia, and the conditions, according to the Weather Bureau, point to further stormy…

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The Missioners. a "Gale of Emotion." Remarkable Scene at Town Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 June 1909 · page 7

Last night crowds of people thronged the precincts of the Town Hall. Round and round the asphalted paths they walked seeking entry, while the work of the mission went on…

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In Many Gales. Barquentine St. Kilda's Rough Trip. Sails Lost and Deck Started

The Star · Monday 21 June 1909 · page 9

Such had weather did the barquentine St. Kilda encounter on her voyage across the Tasman Sea from Kaipara to Sydney that she was 11 days 'making 280…

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Gales in the Tasman Sea. St. Kilda's Rough Experience

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 June 1909 · page 8

A trying experience in the heavy gales which have been raging in the Tasman Sea fell to the lot of the barquentine St. Kilda, which arrived yesterday morning from Kaipara, New…

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The Rain Storm. Further Falls in the South

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 June 1909 · page 3

Further light showers have fallen on the central tablelands, the south-western slopes, and in the south-west between Balranald and White Cliffs. The rainstorm last night was…

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Tumut River M Flood

Evening News · Thursday 24 June 1909 · page 6

A telegram from Tumut this morning stated: "Yarrangobilly reports 190 points of rain last night river in heavy flood, expect to reach here this afternoon."…

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Yarrangobilly River Flooded. Tumut

The Star · Thursday 24 June 1909 · page 12

Yarrangobilly reports having had 190 points of rain last night. The river is in heavy flood, and it is expected to reach here this afternoon…

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Biggest Flood on Record. in the Murray Valley Bridges Washed Away. Residents Warned to Get to Safety. Immense Damage Done. Numbers of Stock Drowned

Evening News · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 7

ALBURT, Friday.—A very serious flood is Inevitable. The river at Albury is 13ft Gin above summer level, or just a few inches less than the level of four years ago, when…

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On Victorian Side. Record Flood Expected. Bridges Washed Away. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 7

The Murray, which had been running a banker throughout the day at Wodonga, over flowed and submerged a large area between the river and the Wodonga Creek before the…

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Floods in South. Murray Overflows. Albury Partially Submerged. Back Country Mails Stopped. Convent Wall Collapses. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 7

After continuous light rain for some weeks a heavy thunderstorm occurred last nigh[?] with 178 points of rain. Low ground on the Albury flat is submerged. A report from…

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Flood's in the Country. Murrumbidgee Rapidly Rising. Bridges Under Water. Approaches Washed Away

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 7

GUNDAGAI, Thursday.--It is feared that the Murrumbidgee will be in heavy flood if the present wet weather continues. Rain has now fallen on 17 consecutive days, totalling 5in. Of this…

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Flood at Gundagai. Murrumbidgee Overflows. Thousands of Rabbits. Perish

Evening News · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 8

GUNDAGAI, Saturday Morning.-The Mnr-rumbidgee River rose to 22ft last night, and burst its tanks in several places, forming several watercourses across the flat. The river is…

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Murray Valley Flood. Great Damage Wrought Albury Partly Under Water. Ninety Houses Inundated. Scarcity of Boats. Ferry and Other Traffic Stopped. Sensational Rescues

Evening News · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 5

ALBURY, Saturday Afternoon.—The weather is fine to-day, but the flood is not affected. The whole of the low lying portion of the town is under several feet of water 90 houses…

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The Southern Floods. Victorian Flats Inundated. Alarm Along Upper Murray. a "Twelve-foot Wall of Water."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 13

Further reports from the Upper Murray confirm the gravity of the situation. A telegram from Jingellic says "Frightful flood, river 19ft 6in, washing up against Jinge[?]c Hotel…

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