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Floods & storms, 1913

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Gales on the Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 13

Strong south-east gales and rough sens are predicted between Bass Straits and Sydney. It was blowing a moderate south-south-east gale at-Moruya last night, the sea being rough…

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Bad Time for Shipping. Severe Gales on the Coast. Stormy Conditions in the South

The Sun · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 4

The unsettled boisterous conditions which were operating on the extreme south coast yesterday gradually worked northwards, with freshening winds during the night, and…

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Last Wight's Storm. Torrential Downpour. Heavy Sea at the Heads

The Sun · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 4

Following close on the heels of a bright, clear day, last night's terrific thunderstorm was the weather surprise of the year. Occasional flashes of lightning, followed by the…

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The Storm. Wild Scene on the Coast. Tzerific Thunder and Vivid Lighting

Evening News · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 2

The thunderstorm which threstened the metropolis yesterday morning. broke with great violences over the city and suburbs last night at 10 o'clock. During yesterday morning there…

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Australian Bushrangers the Gangs at Port Phillip — Suffolk and Uriah Heap En Route for Cockatoo — the Poet's Release and Return to Port Phillip — a Billet at Geelong — "Sacked" Without Notice-and Without a Reason —Chums Up with Some "Birds" From Cockatoo — Highway Rosbery — a Stern Chase and a Flooded River — an Escape — Sticking Up the Mail — a Poor Reward — "Better Luck Next Time."

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 3

Seven days after his conviction Owen Suholk, heavily [?]ned, in company with [?]rish Heap and two professional burglars, was shipped on board the Sydney-bound…

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Birchgrove Oval Flooded

The Sun · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 4

The greater part of Birchgrove Oval was under water this morning. as also was a street, The Terrace, near by. Large quantities of mud and ashes were washed on to the…

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Flood Prospects at Windsor Windsor

The Sun · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 4

Heavy rain commenced early last night. and 214 points were recorded up to 9 this morning. It is still raining, with every appearance of continuing. News from the other…

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Heavy Rain at Liverpool

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 12

LIVERPOOL, Wednesday.--The unsettled weather experienced of late culminated in a violent thunderstorm last night The storm lasted for a cow hours, and was accompanied by heavy…

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Heavy Rain. Scope of the Falls

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 12

Over south-eastern and coastal districts of Now South Wales some heavy to very heavy rains have been experienced. The heaviest amounte up to 9 a.m. were:--…

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Gales Rage. Storm-swept State. Extensive Rainfall. Heavy Seas Hamper Shipping

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 12

Fierce gales from east-south-east to southeast wore raging along coastal areas yesterday, making trouble tor shipping off the coast. The brunt of the gales was felt south of Newcastle,…

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Storm Warnings for Shipping

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 12

Mr. H. A. Hunt, the Commonwealth Government Meteorologist, forwards a copy of the code directions and general arrangement existing for the interchange of messages between…

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The Weather. Thunderstorm in the City. Heavy Coastal Rains

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 6

Since 9 a.m. on Tuesday, intensification ha[?] occurred in the western conditions over the south-eastern and coastal districts of New South Wales. Squally and strong ESE to SE…

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Thunderstorm in the City. Vivid Lightning and Heavy Thunder

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 12

The stormy conditions at Sydney, which had been gradually intensifying afternoon on Tuesday, culminated in a severe thunderstorm during the night…

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Marloo Meets the Gale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 10

Captain Sunter, master of the steamer Marloo which arrived in Sydney at 7 o'clock last night, reports having experienced raugh weather. After leaving Cairns a Strong SSE gale, with rough seas andd thich rain,…

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Gale in Greece. Vessels Wrecked. Many Houses Collapse. London, Thursday, 8.30 p.m

The Sun · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 8

A violent gale has been experienced in Greece, and tremendous damage has been caused. Five steamers were driven together in the…

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What a Gale Did For Winchelse[?]

The World's News · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 16

England is by way of being endowed, for a time at least, with the possibility of a new seaport in consequence of a March gale. The ancient Sussex town of Winehelsea is no…

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The Storm. Struck by Lightning

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 6

The violent thunderstorm which passed over Parramatta carly on Wednesday morning resulted in a tree in Parramatta Park being struck by lightning, and…

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A Terrific Gale. Fatalities at Sea. Mate Lost Off the Heads. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 19

The Captain of the St. Albans, after leaving Sydney on Wednesday, took the vessel two miles out to sea before shaping a northerly course. At 5 p.m. the sea began to…

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Floods at Tilba Tilba

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 22

TILBA TILBA, Friday.--There were very heavy rains last week, and owing to the inundation of Wallaga Lake communication with Bermugui is completely suspended. Several…

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Lost Airship. Swept Away in a Storm. Berlin

The Sun · Sunday 11 May 1913 · page 5

A German military spherical balloon, the Cassiopeia, which ascended from Koenigsburg last Wednesday, has been missing since. There were several passengers on board…

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