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Floods & storms, 1911

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America and Japan. the Storm That Is Brewing. French Politician's Declaration. San Francisco

The Sun · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 1

M. de Constant, a member of the French Senate and one of the representatives at the Hague Peace Conference, delivered an address at Los Angeles last night, in the…

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Cyclonic Storm Off Queensland. Heavy Rain

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 11

The cyclonic storm in Northern Queensland appears to have a considerable amount of energy, both as regards wind and rain. Yesterday morning's report from Kuranda, which is…

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Heavy Rain in Queensland. the Country Flooded

Evening News · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 5

It is not reported from Brisbane that very heavy rain has been experienced on the eastern half of the Peninsula, particularly in the Peninsula divisions and on the northern coast. Among…

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Heavy Rain in Queensland. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 16

Very heavy rain has fallen during the last 24 hours on the eastern half of the peninsula, particularly in the northern coast and peninsula divisions, among the heavier totals being:…

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Cyclone in Queensland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 13

According to the Weather Bureau, the cyclonic storm in Northern Queensland appears to have had a considerable amount of energy, both as regards wind and rain, yesterday…

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Gale at Newcastle. Accidents in the Harbor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 14

NEWCASTLE, Friday.--A strong south-westerly wind has been blowing all day in Newcastle, and the heavy sea at the harbor entrance has given shipping enterin the port a…

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Rough on the Coast. Southerly Gale Blowing

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 11

Coastal conditions were still rough yesterday morning, and several coasters were sheltering. A southerly gale was reported, accompanied by heavy seas. Mr. Wilson, the officer in charge of…

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Mouse Signals and the Track of Storms. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 17

Sir,--In your article to-day "Why the Yongala was lost," you mention some uncontravertable truths, but also mixed with some slight mistakes; to one of which I beg to call your…

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Struck by a Sea. Maheno in a Gale. Exciting Experience

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 13

Passengers by the Union liner Maheno, which arrived from New Zealand yesterday, had an exciting experience during the gale raging off the coast on Thursday night. The Maheno ran…

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Rode Out the Storm at Anchor. the Cooma's Experience

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 13

The Howard Smith liner Cooma rode out in Mackay, Harbor the eyelone which wrecked the Yongaia. The Cooma was a little late arriving there, and at dusk they were informed on board…

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Floods in Queensland. Telegraphic Interruption

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 14

BRISBANE, Friday.--The Deputy-Postmaster-General advises in connection with the interruption to the telegraph lines between Fairview and Palmervlile that the linemen returned to…

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Floods and Gales in North Queensland Melbourne, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 April 1911 · page 6

The Deputy-P.M.G. at Brisbane wires to the Central Administration to-day that Cairns reports all trains cancelled till further notice owing to slips and washaways. Trains are not…

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The Wyneric Puts Into Port in the Recent Gale

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 April 1911 · page 7

The steamer Wyneric, a vessel of nearly 5000 tons, bound from Newcastle to Corral, on the West Coast of South America, put into Sydney last evening, and anchored in Neutral Bay. She…

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Storm-beaten "Tramp." Steamer Wyneric in a Gale. Boat Lost and Decks Swept. 400 Tons Coal Washed Away

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 10

Bearing unmistakable traces of fierce conflict with storm and wave, the "tramp" steamer Wyneric put into Fort Jackson on Saturday night. It needed no second glance to realise…

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Gale at Newcastle. Collisions in the Harbour. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 10

A strong south-westerly gale prevailed here on Friday, when heavy seas broke round the entrance. The gale was felt in the harbour where a couple of mishaps occurred. The…

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Cyclone and Rain. Phenomenal Falls. Washaways in Queensland. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 9

The Deputy Postmaster-General received advice from Cairns on Saturday stating that the cyclonic conditions which have prevailed for the past few days continue. The wind had…

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Steamefs Bad Luck. Meets the "Maheno Gale." Following Upon a Fire Aboard

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 9

Bad luck seems to follow the steamer Wynerie (4821 tons). During her voyage from Rangoon to Newcastle, which port she reached on March 23, a fire was discovered in her…

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Floods in North Queensland

The Sun · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 9

Heavy floods are reported from several parts of North Queensland. The Musgrave River is 21ft. over the tramway, and all rivers and creeks in the district are rising…

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Great Floods. in Northern Queensland. Rain by the Foot

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 9

CAIRNS, Saturday. -- The Musgrave River is 21ft, over the tramway, and all rivers and creeks are still rising. This in the fourth flood in the Masgrave and Babinda districts this year…

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Wimmera in a Gale. Much "Water Shipped

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 9

AUCKLAND.. (N.Z.). Monday.—The steamer Wimmera arrived last night. On –Thursday she experienced a heavy gale, but, although much water was shipped, came through with…

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