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Floods & storms, 1914

1,087 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 55

In a Gale. Pisabled Steamer Towed to Port. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 9

The steamer Prophel which towed the disabled steamer Large Law into Melbourne, arrived at Newcastle late last night and brought further particulars of the salvage…

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Cyclonic Storm. Warwick

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 12

During a cyclonic storm on Thursday at Yarronlen, in the Warwick district, a church was blown over at Yandilla, and much damage was also done to crops…

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At Victoria Park. Training in a Gale

Evening News · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 1

The going on the tracks at Victoria Park, especially the middle grass, was exceptionally last this morning. There was a strong north-east wind blowing, which though materially…

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Struck by Lightning. Singular Accident during a Storm

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 4

During a severe storm that passed over Curra Creek (N.S.W.) last week, Mr, D. Rich, of Rozalyne, while opening the back door, was struck by…

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Drowned in a Flood

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 12

BRISBANE, Monday.--The police have received a wire to the effect that a boy, Porcy Meithze, employed on a station near Issiford. attempted to cross the Barcoo River when in…

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Violent Storm

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 8

WEE WAA.—A storm came up carly on Tuesday morning. It is still raining heavily, and likely to continue. The rain will do much good, as may local forms have just got wheat in. A terrific…

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Fatal Storm. Max Killed Outright

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 9

TUMBERUMBA, Tuesday.—In a terrific storm last night falling trees wrecked a drovers' camp at Rosewood, killing John King outright. The residence of Mr. Blondin Wolters at…

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Trucks Blown Over. a Gale at Gular

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 9

GULARGAMBONE, Tuesday.—At Gular railway station lust night, Three stock trucks wore blown off the line. Trees were blown down and roofing damaged during the fleree gusts…

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Aldermanic Storm. Strong Words at Alexandria Alleged Illegal Actions. Charge and Counter -Charge

The Sun · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 8

The Alexandria Council, at its meeting last night had a peep into ancient history. Alderman Setchell submitted a motion by which he alleged that certain business transacted by…

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The Weather. More Rain in the South. Flood at Tilba Tilba

Evening News · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 5

More rain was received in the southern districts of New South Wales yesterday, where colondy to evercast conditions still heverad. The falls were light and scattered, and were…

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Calm Before Storm. Political Matters Quiet. Government Confident. Watching the Country Party

The Sun · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 1

The Caucus crisis is passing through a period of calm-- possibly in preparation for next week's developments. The week- end lull was due mainly to the absence of Ministers…

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Nature Notes. Caught in the Storm

The Sun · Sunday 26 April 1914 · page 13

Mr. W. J. Satelzer, of Messrs, Grout and Co. of Sydney, had a unique experience during a recent storm which prevailed in the middle halt of the coast district. He was…

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Return of H.m.s. Fantome. Storms Off Tasmanian Coast. Vessels in Danger'

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 April 1914 · page 6

H.M.S. Fantome, which has been engaged surveying off the north-west coast of Tasmania, returned to Sydney yesterday, and moored in Farm Cove. Officers of the ship state that the…

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Storms Threatening. Ogg's Weather Forecast

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 28 April 1914 · page 4

The weather conditions during the past fortnight have closely followed the prediction in Ogg's weather forecast. Following is the forecast for…

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Caught in a Storm. Boat From H.m.s. Fantome Smashed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 April 1914 · page 11

During the cruise of H.M.S. Fantome off the north-west coast of Tasmania, a surveying party in one of the ship's whalers had a narrow escape at King's Island. They were caught…

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A Stirring Cruise. Adventures of the Fanny. Storm-beaten and Disguised. Hazardous Transhipment

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 April 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--For three weeks the 300-ton steamer Fanny, carrying an Ulster captain, "tramped" the high seas with a cargo of munitions. She was without ship's papers, and,…

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A Floods Damage Item

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1914 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Parramatta Council on Monday, a report was before the Mayor and aldermen from the Works. Committee, having reference to the…

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Disastrous Cyclone. Damage in Calcutta

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 April 1914 · page 7

DELHI, Wednesday.--A cyclone--the worst for half a century--swept over Calcutta, causing immense damage. Three persons were killed and many injured. Communication is…

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Disastrous Cyclone. Immense Damage in Calcutta. Delhi, April 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 April 1914 · page 12

The worst cyclone that has been experienced in India for half a century has swept over Calcutta, and an immense amount of damage has been done…

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A Storm in a (Boston) Tea Cup

Evening News · Thursday 30 April 1914 · page 1

THE PREMIER FEELS IT NECESSARY TO CHASTISE AN UNRULY MEMBER OF THE FLOCK…

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