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, 1911

1,348 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 68

Murrumbidgee in Flood

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 January 1911 · page 4

YASS, Monday.--The Murrumbidgee River has risen 20 feet, the highest for nine years…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Probable Exciting Hatch Cyclone Thompson and Dave Smith

Referee · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 7

Interest is keen regarding the match between Cyclone Johnny Thompson and Dave Smith, to take place at the Stadium next Saturday night. Thompson, at the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Weather. Heavy Rain at Tibooburra

Evening News · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 7

Commonwealth Boreau Forecast for New south Wales, issued at soon to-day, for the next 24 hours -general rems in the north, gradually workers southward, many…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

In the Floods. Rough Experience in the Par West. Waist-deep in Water, White Cliffs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 9

Heavy rains have occurred in many parts of this district. Crocks have become roaring torrents. Fencing has been destroyed, and anches have been delayed. In some instances…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

River Flooded. Bellingen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 6

The river crossing at Bellingen has been flooded for the greater part of the month, and the council has had a man almost constantly employed on the ferry boat there. Residents…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Flood Experiences

The Sun · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 3

Floods in the White Cliffs district destroyed fences and delayed coaches. The camp appliances, food, and clothing of one family were swept away, and the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Rockhampton Expectant. Big Floods Likely

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 11

ROOKILAMPTON (Q.), Wednesday.--Heavy rain continue throughout the central district, and big Hooch appear likely. It has been raining continuously in Rock- Hampton for eight days. The railway at the Cornet and…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Thunderstorms in the Country. Light to Heavy Rain. Over Four Inches at Tibooburra

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 8

Thunderstorms have resulted in light to heavy rain over the north- western half of the State on the coast north of Kiama, and at a few places on the highlands…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Wild Storms in Spain. Many Fishing Boats Wrecked. So Persons Killed in a Railway Smash. Madrid

The Sun · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 5

Wild storms that have swept the Spanish coast during the past, 24 hours have been responsible for considerable, loss of life and property…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

No Brants Given. Minister and Municipalities Damage by Floods. Request for Money Refused "I Will Grant a Loan."

Evening News · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 5

Representatives of some 10 shires and municipal Clpalities in the illawrra and South Coast districts. introduced by Mr. M. F. Morton, M. L. A., waited on the Minister for Public Works this…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Destructive Floods in Queensland

Evening News · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 10

The recent rain has caused the country surrounding Rockhampion. Q., to be flooded, resulting in a considerable amount of damage to the Cental Railway. The line in on place…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Damage by the Recent Floods. An Appeal for Government Aid

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 5

As a result of the recent torrential rains on the South Coast of N.S.W., the various municipal and shire councils have been awkwardly placed for…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Queensland Floods

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 6

Advice has been received from Augustus Downs station, Queensland, to the effect that the recent heavy rains resulted in serious floods, Miles of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Floods in Queensland. Railway Washaway. Incessant Rains. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 9

The Railway Commissioner received information to-day of serious damage to the central railway. The officer at Rockhumpton reported that the line was washed out at 313…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Barcaldine Flooded

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 8

BARCALDINE (Q.), .Thursday.—It rained all div Wednesday, throughout night and to-day. All the low parts of the town are under water. Washaways are expected on the railway on the Porcupine Plains, also on the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

In the Grip of the Floods. Queensland Towns Inundated

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 6

ADAVALE (Q.), Thursday.—It is still raining heavily. The Black Water and Bulloo Rivers are in flood, and rising fast. There is every indication of a big flood…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Floods Approaching. Heavy Rain Inland. North Coast Making Rough. Many Vessels Sheltering

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 13

The monsoonal disturbance which caused the very heavy rains in Queensland is travelling southwards, and bringing [?]it[?] it flood falls. Consistent downpours have occurred…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Dave Smith v. "Cyclone" Thompson. Fight Postponed Till

The Sun · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 8

The fight between "Cyclone" Thompson and Dave Smith, which was to have taken place at the Stadium to-night, has been postponed till Monday evening in consequence…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →