Another Page of Flood Pictures
Sydney Mail · Wednesday 21 May 1913 · page 25
Between Raymond Terrace and Morpeth. One of many similar scenes of devastation that came under the notice of the "Mail" photographer during his tour through the flooded districts. Railway Passengers from the North, who were "stuck up" at Maitland and Singleton, being conveyed to Newcastle. The Warraneen was the only boat available at Newcastle that would face the strong current of the river. She was chartered by the Railway Commissioners, and took…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →Wanstead Flood Heroes. Eulogy by Minister for Justice
The Sun · Wednesday 21 May 1913 · page 6
The bravery displayed by four young men-- Herbert Sweetman, Joseph Speechley, John and Michael Wax-- at Wanstead, Cook's River, during the height of the March flood,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Floods Waters Slowly Receding. Muddy Maitland. Residents Still Sheltering. No Help From Mr. Griffith
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 May 1913 · page 9
WEST MAITLAND, Tuesday.--The flood waters are gradually, but slowly, receding and there is a great improvement noticcable already in the condition of the town streets, which…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Effeict of the Floods
Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 21 May 1913 · page 18
The disastrous floods in the Hawkesbury and Hunter River districts will create a wave of sympathy for the unfortunate victims who have lost homes and property. Houses have…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Great Floods in N.S.W
Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 21 May 1913 · page 15
After two weeks of rainy" conditions in New South Wales things came to a head on Wed-nesday, May 14, when a fierce gale sprang up. Mountainous seas ran on the coast, and the At Hexham-- The Maitland-road beside the building, and the main northern railway line, covered by water, is beyond the house. The Belmore Bridge, West Maitland, at its highest (3612ft), during the flood. Railway Washaway at Black Bridge, near Singleton Railway Station. What Stopped the Trains--Washaway at Whittingham, near Singleton…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Tug Storm King Sold
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1913 · page 10
It is stated that the tug Storm King, one of the Wallace fleet, has been sold to the Wallarah Coal Company, to be used in connection with the company's bunkering business here…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Torridon in a Gale. Newcastle
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1913 · page 10
The ship Torridon, which arrived last night, after being out 64 days from Buenos Ayres, had fine weather and calms for most of the voyage. When sailing through Bass Strait she struck a heavy south-south-west gale…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →French Warship in a Cyclone. Arrival of the Zelee
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 May 1913 · page 6
The French warship Zelee arrived yesterday morning from Noumea, and moored off Woolloomooloo Bay. The Zelee has been cruising in the Pacific…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Barque in a Gale. Thora's Rough Trip. Auckland (N.z.)
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1913 · page 9
The barque Thora, which left Newcastle on May 2, ha[?]ved here after a tempestuous passage. [?]g the gale the Thora's steering wheel and bulwarks were smashed, but…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Floods. Relief Fund Opens. State Aid Wanted. West Maitland
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1913 · page 12
One of the largest and most influential public meetings held here took place in the Town Hall last night. The meeting was convened by the Mayor (Ald. M'Lauchlin) for the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Mr. Wragge's Forecast. More Floods. Broken Hill
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1913 · page 8
Mr. Clement Wragge supplies the following special forecast dated Broken Hill, May 20, 6 p.m.—"A big Antarctic disturbance, named Aeneas, is surely about 800 miles SW from…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Flood-delayed Mails. Gunnedah
The Sun · Thursday 22 May 1913 · page 7
Gunnedah letters, posted last Thursday to Sydney arrived on Tuesday, being five days in transit. Graziers and business people are anxiously inquiring when stock and goods…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Floodbound Passengers. Train Travellers' Hardships Looking for Beds
The Sun · Thursday 22 May 1913 · page 1
A Sydney man, Mr. A. Miller, had an unwelcome experience while returning with his wife and child from a holiday trip to Brisbane last week…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Maitland Floods. Government Inquiring
The Sun · Thursday 22 May 1913 · page 4
Application having been made to the Government for assistance in relieving the distress occasioned by the Maitland floods, the Associate Chief Secretary (Mr. Flowers) has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Floods. Relief Fund for Maitland. Enormous Railway Traffic. Ruined Roads. Government to Assist
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 May 1913 · page 9
WEST MAITLAND, Wednesday.--The flood continues to recede very slowly, and portions of back streets still have considerable quantities of water in them…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Maitland in Flood. Impressions and Experiences
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 May 1913 · page 15
Maitland in flood provides a series of interesting impressions and experiences. There are many old Maitlanders whose memories of floods go back to the days of early childhood but…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Storm-swept. Allinga's Rough Trip
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 May 1913 · page 8
MELBOURNE, Thursday.-- The Adelaide Steamship Company's steamer Allinga reached Melbourne from Sydney to-day after one of the roughest trips in her experience. The passage…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Storm-tossed. Belated Colliers. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 May 1913 · page 10
Bearing ummistakable traces on their salt-stained funnels of stormy encounters, a flect of belated colliers arrived in port at various periods yesterday. They comprised the Lauderdale, Urilla, Barwon, Komura,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Floods on the Hunter
The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 23 May 1913 · page 13
Latest information in regard to the floods on the Hunter is that the waters are receding so slowly that railway I communication has not been restored,…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Result of the Flood
The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 23 May 1913 · page 13
Mr. Thomas Blunt, of Muswellbrook, who is weatherbound in Sydney, show-ed us yesterday morning a photograph he had received, showing the condition…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →