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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1913

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In the Storm Belt. Gales on the Coast. More Heavy Rains Expected. Coast and Highlands. Some Heavy Falls. South to East Gales

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 10

This special forecast was Issued by the Commonwealth Weather Bureau yesterday and last night's report showed that the storm was already operating. Heavy rain set in in the city…

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A Wet Month. Nearly a Record. Twenty Rainy Days. Last Night's Storm. Rain Predicted for Polling Day. Rough Weather on the Coast

Evening News · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 6

With 20 wet days out of 16, this month has very closely approached the record for wet weather during the past 55 years. The rain has been almost continuous, only vary short…

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After the Flood

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 6

BRANXTON.—The damage caused by the late flood is more plainly seen, now that the waters have receded. The greatest losses are the subsidence of the river banks, parts of…

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More Floods! Rivers Rising Rapidly. Sydney's Heavy Record. Average Fall Far Exceeded

The Sun · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 9

Judging by telegrams received from the country this morning more floods of a serious nature are feared. The Hunter and Hawkesbury Rivers are rising rapidly, and already…

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After the Floods. Losses and Their Lessons. Planning Precautions

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 6

Now mat the flood-waters are receding, the damage and destruction caused by the recent Inundations on the coastal rivers are every were in evidence. On the low-lying areas this…

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Cyclonic Storm

Globe · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 3

A cyclonic storm old a good deal of damage on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand. At Seddonville a six-roomed cottage was destroyed, and several other buildings…

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Floods Again Threaten. Extensive Rains. Some Big Totals for the Month. Gales on the Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 9

The tropical storm which originated in Queensland has moved rapidly southwards, and at 3 p.m. yesterday the centre had passed Sydney. The passing of the storm…

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Mail Boat in the Gale. Orvieto Delayed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 9

The Orient liner Orvieto had to contend against the full force of the gale on the run from Brisbane, and, as a result, she was several hours late in reaching the harbor. She entered…

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Storm-swept Coast. Shipping Held Up

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 9

The stormy conditions along the coast had a telling effect on the coastal traffic and steamers arriving report rough experiences. The steamer Newcastle left for Newcastle on…

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Tropical Storm. Passes Southward. Butter Weather Promised

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 13

The tropical storm which originated in Queensland, has moved rapidly southwards, and at 3 p.m. yesterday the centre had passed Sydney…

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Heavy Weather. Storms in England. Damage by Lightning. London, Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 2

London and many parts of the South of England have been experiencing weather of a most unpleasant nature. There have been heavy thunderstorms to…

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Storms in Victoria. Much Damage to Property. Country Roads Blocked. Melbourne

The Sun · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 9

Stormy weather has been experienced all over Victoria to-day. Rain fell heavily in Melbourne, and with a stiff gale rendered conditions extremely unpleasant…

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The Vanishing Storm. More Rain in the South. Lower Temperatures

The Sun · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 8

With the storm centre moving southwards the weather north of Sydney has become fine, and the rain taken off considerably, leaving for the most part only cloud. In the western…

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Hawkesbury Rising. More Floods Probable. Richmond

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 15

Nearly 2 inches of rain fell here during Thursday night, and it is still showery. The Hawkesbury River is rising fast, and at 11.30 was within 5ft of the decking of the bridge at…

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Fears of Floods. Rivers Overflow. Weather Clears in Time

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 15

Serious floods were again threatening yesterday when the remarkably heavy rainfall caused several of the rivers in the north to overflow their banks. Luckily the weather…

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Flooded Electorates. Voting May Be Postponed. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 13

This evening the chief electoral officer, Mr. Oldham, said:—"The officers' report in N.S.W. that serious flood conditions prevail in portions of Calare. Eden, Monara, Gwydir,…

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The Floods

The Methodist · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 7

OUR SYMPATHIES go out to the flooded residents of the Hunter and Hawkesbury Rivers, and especially to our own people who have suffered the discomfort and loss of another serious inundation. We…

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Macquarie in Flood

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 9

ALBION PARK, Friday.--Since Sunday 7in. of rain have fallen, the heaviest being to-day. In consequence the Macquarie River is running a banker, and fears are entertained regarding…

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Floods at Araluen

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 9

ARALUEN, Friday.--About 5in. of rain have fallen since Tuesday. It is still raining heavily. Numerous electors will not he able to reach the polling booth. The creeks are in high…

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Postponement If Necessary. Floods and the Polls

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 13

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Mr. N. C. Oldham, Commonwealth Electoral Officer, staled into to-night that he had been advised by telegraph by the deputy-returning officers that serious…

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