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Floods & storms, 1909

929 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 47

Thunderstorms and Rain. Another Change Approaching

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 October 1909 · page 4

Thunderstorms have resulted in light to heavy rain on the coast and tablelands, and on the north-western slopes. The heaviest amounts were:--Mudgee 224…

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Cooma Hospital Fever Ward Flooded

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 October 1909 · page 8

COOMA, Wednesday.--The rainfall at Cooma was 94 points. Two thunderstorms accounted for about 80 points. Hall fell with the second downpour. Both creeks running through Cooma…

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Floods in the Country. Rush of Water at Hargraves. Mail Coach Washed Away

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 October 1909 · page 8

HARORAVES, Wednesday.--Extensive damage was caused throughout the district yesterday by floods. A series of thunderstorms passed over, giving 168 points of rain. The water…

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Flock of Sheep Destroyed. Terrific Storm in Queensland

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 October 1909 · page 8

BARCALDINE (Q.), Thursday.--A terrific thunderstorm occurred at Geera, 12 miles east of Barcaldine, on Monday. Over 6in. of rain fell in four hours. The downpour was accompanied by…

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General Cable News. Floods in England. London, Oct. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 October 1909 · page 7

Heavy rains and floods have occurred in the south of England. A railway bridge between Ticehurst and Effingham collapsed, and part of a goods train fell into…

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Tuesday's Storm

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 October 1909 · page 4

All the districts immediately south and west of Parramatta report a nico fall of rain on Tuesday afternoon, as tho outcome of the somewhat heavy…

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Thunderstorms and Rain. Gale on the Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 October 1909 · page 20

Light to moderate but rather scattered rain, associated with thunderstorms, has fallen over the greater part of the State, the exception being the south- west quadrant…

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Great Hail Storm. Stones As Big As Hen Eggs

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 October 1909 · page 15

WYONG, Friday.--A phenomenal fall of hall occurred to-day about 2 p.m., lasting for about 20 minutes. The hailstones were as lareg as hen eggs. Much damage will result,…

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Mob of Sheep Killed in Storm

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 October 1909 · page 12

A terrific thunderstorm occurred at Geera, 12 miles east of Barcaldine, on Monday. Over six inches accompanied by severe hail, some of which…

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Floods in England. Much Damage Done. London, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 October 1909 · page 7

Large tracts of country in Sussex are under water. Canterbury and Folkstone have been flooded, and thousands of sheep have…

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Floods in England. London, Saturday, 6.30 a.m

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 31 October 1909 · page 1

As a result of the torrential rains that have fallen in the south-eastern counties of England large tracts of country in Sussex are under water. Canterbury and…

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Floods in England. Large Tracts Under Water. Heavy Loss of Sheep. London, Oct. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 November 1909 · page 7

Large tracts of Sussex are under water. Canterbury and Folkestone are flooded. Thousands of sheep have been drowned in Kent…

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Floods in England. Thousands of Sheep Drowned

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 November 1909 · page 7

LONDON, Saturday.--Serious floods are reported from the South of England, owing to heavy rains. Large tracts of country in Sussex are…

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A Severe Storm. Bull Killed and Trees Uprooted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 November 1909 · page 8

DORRIGO.—A terrfic hurricane and hailstorm on Saturday blew the ladder off the half-built Public school, and broke the nose of Mr. Wm. Morris, contractor, and blew down about 12 trees in the…

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The British Winter. Floods in England. Boats in the Streets of Canterbury and Folkestone. London, Monday, 3.20 p.m

The Star · Tuesday 2 November 1909 · page 1

The floods in the southern counties of England have not yet subsided. Canterbury and Folkestone are still under water, and boats are being rowed through…

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The Soil the "Watercourse" Country. a Block in the Gwydir, Big Flooded Area

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 November 1909 · page 5

In the north-western country the Government's. business-like system of extending the sphere of influence, of the artesian bore is proceeding at such, satisfactory rates that in a few…

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Heavy Rain in the North. Three Inches at Byron Bay

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 November 1909 · page 11

Light to heavy rain has fallen in the northeastern quadrant of the State, and light on the South Coast. The heaviest amount was three inches, at Byron Bay. Other good falls were: --…

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Mining Disasters. Welsh Colliery Flooded. Four Miners Drowned. London, Nov. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 November 1909 · page 9

Another colliery disaster is reported from Wales. A tremendous irruption of water flooded the Tarens colliery, Pontardawe…

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Floods in the South

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 November 1909 · page 9

Owing to the flood rains in the south of Egland boats are used in the streets in Canterbury and Folkestone, and the contry is flooded around Lewes…

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Welsh Mine Flooded. Four Miners Drowned

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 November 1909 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday. -- A tremendous irruption of water has occurred in the Tarens colliery, Pontardawe, Glamorganshire, South Wales…

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