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Floods & storms, 1910

1,565 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 79

Storm at Bombay

Evening News · Saturday 4 June 1910 · page 8

LONDON, Friday Evening.-A sadden storm at Bombay caused 13 native cargo boats in the founder. Five people were drowned…

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Mail Steamer in the Gale

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 June 1910 · page 13

Among the vessels delayed by the heavy weather off the coast is the R.M.S. Osterley, of the Orient Line, which is returning from Brisbane. She was held up for some hours at…

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Scope of the Storm

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 June 1910 · page 14

Mr. Wilson, the divisional officer, stated last evening:--A tropical depression appeared off the north-cast coast of Queensland on Tuesday, and by…

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Storm and Treasure (H. G. Bailey)

The World's News · Saturday 4 June 1910 · page 30

A story of the time of the first French republic, when La Vendee rose against the "Blues," and for king and Church. The hero is the son of a French refugee count, who is…

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German Airship Wreck. Zeppelin Ii. Destroyed in a Gale

The World's News · Saturday 4 June 1910 · page 19

As briefly reported by cable the Zeppelin [?] the largest and moat powerful of the German military airships, was destroyed in the same manner as two of the earlier ships of the same…

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Floods at Redfern

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 June 1910 · page 20

The attention of the Redfern Council has been drawn to the fact that floods of a minor nature occur in the lowlying portions of the municipality during heavy rains. During exceptional periods of rain Hart-street is…

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Flood Threatened at Coraki

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 June 1910 · page 14

CORAKI, Friday.--The river has risen sufficiently to cover the lower Government Wharf, and large quantities of drift wood are going down. Rain still threatens, and there is all appearance of a high flood…

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The Gathering Storm. China's Warning to Foreigners. Life and Property Threatened. London, Friday Afternoon

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 June 1910 · page 7

The Washington State Department learns that placards have been posted at Nanking inciting destruction of the lives and property of foreigners…

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Storm-swept Coast. Gales and Heavy Seas. Shipping Seeks Shelter. Breakdown Off Sydney Heads

Evening News · Monday 6 June 1910 · page 4

From Gabo Island to the Tweed Heads this morning the New South Wales coast was storm. swept, and shipping was more or less hampered. The wind blew from tho west or…

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A Seaworthy Vessel. Weathers Terrific Storms. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1910 · page 8

Bad weather was responsible for at least two stirring incidents during the last voyage from Melbourne to London of the Loch Carron…

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Westralia in a Gale. Rough Passage to Hobart

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 June 1910 · page 7

HOBART Sunday.--After a long rough voyage and some 18 hours overdue, the Westralia arrived on Saturday. The weather experienced on the voyage is described as "awful," and…

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Storm at Ballina. Considerable Damage Done

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 June 1910 · page 8

BALLINA, Sunday.--The heavy blow during the last few days was responsible for much damage to crops and buildings in the district. Anderson Bros. heavy meat delivery waggon…

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Still Rough. Whole Gale at Gabo. Heavy Seas

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 June 1910 · page 10

Rough conditions still continue along the coast. On Saturday the wind veered to the south-west, and reached the force of a gale. Yesterday Gabe advised that it was blowing a…

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The Breakers at Manly. a Fine Storm Scene

Evening News · Monday 6 June 1910 · page 3

The heavy weather on the coast created a sight on the ocean beach at Manly that was well worth travelling to the Village to see. Not only were the waves thundering in with…

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General Cable News. Engulphed by a Storm. London, June 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1910 · page 7

A sudden storm at Bombay engulphed 13 native cargo boats in the harbour, and five people were drowned. THE NEW ZEALAND DINNER…

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Heavy Weather. Gales and Rough Seas. Steamers Run for Shelter

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 June 1910 · page 4

Wild conditions continue along the seaboard Fierce, southerly gales were raging all alone the coast yesterday, the storms being accompanied by squally weather and rough seas…

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Gales and Heavy Seas. Vessels Seek Shelter. Breakdown Off the Heads

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 June 1910 · page 7

The New South Wales coast was a gorgeous spectacle yesterday with the force of the water lashing against the headlands. The curl of the waves was not limited to the…

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Steamer in a Storm. Mountainous Seas. Passengers Seek Lifebelts

Evening News · Tuesday 7 June 1910 · page 3

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.-Huddart, Parker's steamer Ulimaroa arrived at the Bluff this morning from Tasmania. A cyclonic storm was encountered after leaving Hobart, during…

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Damage by Floods in the City

Evening News · Tuesday 7 June 1910 · page 4

A number of claims for compensation for damages sustained by the flooding of buildings-chiefly shops-a few weeks ago, during a heavy rain storm, have been received by the City…

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Storm Signals

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 June 1910 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--The results of the primary elections in Pennsylvania for Congressional candidates have caused the Republican leaders increased consternation and…

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