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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1911

1,348 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 68

Cyclone at Tarcoola. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 December 1911 · page 10

A record cyclone occurred at Tarcoola. A woman and three children were pinned under debris, but had a marvellous escape from injury. Buildings were levelled to the ground,…

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Cyclone at Tamworth

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 8

A disastrous cyclone visited the Tamworth district on Tuesday afternoon about 4 o'clock, and great damage resulted, especially in outlying parts of…

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Destructive Storm. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 10

The storm which passed over Wagga on Tuesday night appears to have developed cyclonic fury in some parts of the district. At Malbo, seven miles out, extensive damage was done to buildings, fencing, and…

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Severe Storm. Manilla

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 10

A severe storm, almost cyclonic in force, swept across Klori yesterday afternoon. At The Braes the kitchen roof was blown on to the Tamworth-road. Mr. A. Maunders' shed was stripped completely, and…

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Boxing. "Cyclone" Thompson v "Bandsman" Rice

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 24

The contest down for decision at the Stadium to-night is one of 20 rounds between the two visiting light heavyweights, "Cyclone Johnny" Thompson, of America, and "Bandsman" Rice, of England. The men have never…

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The Stadium. "Bandsman" V. "Cyclone."

Truth · Sunday 17 December 1911 · page 3

There, was a good attendance at the Stadium last night, when "Cyclone" Johnny Thompson and "Randsigan" Rice got together for 20 rounds. While it may not be…

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"Cyclone" Thompson Defeated. "Bandsman" Rice Wins All the Way. Somewhat Tame Affair

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 December 1911 · page 13

"Bandsman" Rice out-boxed and out-manocuvred "Cyclone" Johnny Thompson from beginning to end at the Stadium last night. The Englishman fought the American in a heady way,…

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Storms in Queensland

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 6

BRISBANE, Sunday.—The temperature in Brisbane on Saturday was about 100deg. Early in the afternoon a storm developed in the west, and burst over the city and suburbs. Shortly before 2 o'clock, the wind blew with…

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Storms in Queensland. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 7

After terrific heat on Saturday morning, some thermon[?]ters registering up to 103 degrees, a violen[?] storm broke over the city at about 1.45 o'clock. The wind blew half a gale, and damage was done in the…

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Sailing.. a South-west Gale

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 14

A less propitious day, for open-boat sailing than Saturday could hardly be imagined. A howling breeze from the south-west raised a big sea in the harbor, and as a result capsizes and accidents were numerous…

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Fierce Gale on the Harbor

Evening News · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 10

A stiff gate blew over Sydney Harbor on saturday, the wind at midday reaching [?] an hour. A good deal of shipping was delayed owing to the storm, and several small…

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Storm in White Cliffs District

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 6

WHITE CLIFFS, Sunday.—Another severe thunder- storm passed over last night, with heavy showers. Sixty points were registered, making a total for the month of. 263 points. Unprecedented falls have been reported…

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Boxing. Rice Outpoints "Cyclone" Thompson. a Monotonous Contest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 7

Although he continually broke ground and never by any chance made so much as an attempt to withstand the advance of his opponent, Bandsman Rice, the English light-heavyweight, succeeded in staying the 20…

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Saturday's Blow. Sharp Westerly Gale. Bough Day in the Harbor

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 6

Boisterous westerly winds, reaching the force of a gale, raged in Sydney on Saturday. The wind started from the north-west, veered to west, and then south-west. The greatest…

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Gale in New Zealand. Boating Party in Difficulties. Two Fatalities

Evening News · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Monday.—A heavy gale has been blowing for two days and has wrought considerable damages to buildings in the city an…

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Marathon or Fight? Rice V. "Cyclone" Thompson the Bandsman an Easy Winner

Evening News · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 2

"Is this a Marathon of a fight?" was a query put by a spectator at the Stadium Rushcutter's Bay on Saturday night, when Bandsman Rice and "Cyclone" Johnny Thompson were…

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Kakapo in a Gale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 December 1911 · page 10

The steamer Kakapo, which arrived yesterday from Tasmanian ports, ran into a strong south-westerly wind soon after leaving Devonport. This gradually increased into a fierce gale, which reached its height…

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Storm in the South. Kakapo Has Rough Experience

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 December 1911 · page 6

The Union liner Kakapo, which arrived yesterday from Tasmanian ports, had a rough experience while crossing the Straits. She left Devonport at 8.30 p. m. on the 10th inst. On the…

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Destructive Cyclone

Globe · Wednesday 20 December 1911 · page 3

As a result of a cyclone at Tarcoola (S.A.) last week, trees were uprooted and buildings were raced to the ground…

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Old Storm-centre. Outbreaks in Szechuan

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 December 1911 · page 9

PEKIN, Tuesday.--Missionaries from Szechuan report that Tuan Fang, actingviceroy of the province, has been assassinated…

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