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Floods & storms, 1915

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Progress of the War. the War's Storm-centre

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 December 1915 · page 8

The war's storm-centre, which was for so long on the western front, passed to the east, and stayed there during the great…

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Cyclone in Brisbane. Soldier Killed by Tent Pole. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 10

Cyclonic conditions followed by heavy rain, were in evidence in the metropolitan area yesterday afternoon. The Botanic Gardens appeared to be the centre of the disturbance,…

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Cyclonic Storm. Visits Country Town. Church and School Suffer. Several Residents Injured. Byron Bay

Evening News · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 7

A wind storm, which at one time attained cyclonic force, struck the town yesterday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, but happily passed without "ausing much damage, as was at first…

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Omrah on Fire at Circular Quay. For'ard Hold Alight. Firemen's Difficult Task. Hold Sealed and Flooded

Evening News · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 7

Within half-an-hour of a gang of wharf laborers knocking off work on the R.M.S. Omrah at Circular Quay this afternoon, a fire broke out in the for'ard hold and did extensive…

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Heavy Rain on Coast Over Four Inches at Kiama

The Sun · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 6

City Forecast,--Rain-producing storm centred over the north coast, and should affect, the coastal and highland districts. At Sydney still unsettled and showery,…

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Cyclonic Storm. Damage at Murwillumbah

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 13

MURWILLUMBAH, Friday.-- An extraordinary cyclonic storm passed over Murwillumbah and district yesterday. Very little rain fell, but a terrific wind of hurricane force blew for…

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Cyclonic Storm. Damage in North Coast Towns

Evening News · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 6

The cyclonic storm, which caused considerable damage to the Mur[?] district, also alferted the Bvron Bay, [?] and kyogle district. At the first-named loan a view…

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A Parramatta Bandsman Writes. In the Grip of a Storm

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 4

Private Brinie, ex-member of Cumberland Band, writes to Mr. J. W. Howell, hon. Sec. of the band:—"Convey my deepest sympathy to "Nick" (H. Eather,…

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Still More Rain. Storm Swept Coast. Heavy Falls at Dungog. Over Two Inches in Sydney. Water Supply Benefits

Evening News · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 10

The lingering influences of the departing rain storm have resulted in some further light to heavy rain along the coastal district of New South Wales. particularly in the vicinity of…

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R.m.s. Omrah. a Fire at the Quay. Forehold Sealed and Flooded. Difficult Fire-fighting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 12

The sight of the Orient Royal Mail liner Omrah burning furiously alongside the company's wharf, on the eastern side of Circular Quay, caused a sensation early yesterday…

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Storm Portents Loom Up American Talk of Hun Revolution Kaiser Gravely Alarmed

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 December 1915 · page 10

J. W. T. Mason, London "Daily Express" correspondent in New York, Wrote as follows to his paper recently : "American observers believe that the effects…

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Riots Increasing Crowds Storm Shops London, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 20 December 1915 · page 1

Reports are coming in of increasing riots in Berlin. Hungry crowds are storming the shops, which are consequently guarded by police…

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Peace in Egypt Failure of Enemy's Intrigue No Officers for Raid More Riots in Berlin Hungry Crowds Storm Shops French to Attack in Alsace 506th Day of the War

The Sun · Monday 20 December 1915 · page 1

The delay in the enemy's campaign against Egypt is said to be due to a shortage of officers. The Turco-German efforts to foster disturbances in Egypt have proved abortive…

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Aldenham in a Gale

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 December 1915 · page 8

Hard steaming against a strong southerly gale hampered the E. and A. mail steamer Aldenham on the ran from Brisbane, and it was late last night before she entered the harbor…

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Storm at Samoa

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 December 1915 · page 11

A cable was received yesterday by Messrs. Nelson and Robertson, stating that a heavy blow occurred at Samoa, while the steamer Atua was there, and the steamer had to clear…

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Sun's Weather Chart Direction of Wind Shown by Arrows -- Light Breese -- Fresh to Strong-- Cale-- Heavy Gale -- Thunder Storms [?]Rain Area [?]Rough. Smooth. Moderate Sea [R][S]or[M]

The Sun · Thursday 23 December 1915 · page 5

Pressure Note.--During the past 21 hours a still further intensification has taken place in the tropical disturbance over northern Australia. At 9 a.m. to-day an isobar of 29.3…

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Three Knots an Hour Aloenham in a Gale. What Happened to Another Steamer

Evening News · Thursday 23 December 1915 · page 7

The E and [?] steamer [?] under command of Captain [?]…

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Death of Miss Maud Flood

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 December 1915 · page 33

A very sad death occurred in Hay recently, when Maud, the second daughter ot Mrs. James Flood, was called to her reward. Deceased was only 22 years of age, and by…

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In Winter's Grip Stick-in-the-Mud Warfare Trenches Flooded with Ice-cold Water. Roads a [?]Mire

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 1

Winter has settled down upon Europe with unusual severity, and on all fronts the soldiers are experiencing the "frightfulness" of the elements, Exceptionally…

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Pleasant Weather Thunderstorms in South

The Sun · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 5

City Forecast.--Cloudy and mild:north-esterly winds during the afternoon. New South Wales Forecast.--Sultry…

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