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Floods & storms, 1918

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Storms in New Zealand Most of the South Island Isolated Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 3

As a result of severe storms most of the South Island has been cut off from telegraph communication since Monday. The supplies of electricity to Christchurch…

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Heavy Snow Storms. New Zealand Trains Blocked

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 6

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Wednesday.--Snowstorms in North Canterbury are still interrupting the telegraph lines, and impeding railways, some of which are completely dislocated [?]…

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New Zealand Snow Storm

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 July 1918 · page 12

WELLINGTON, N.Z., Friday.--The recent snowstorm in the Canterbury district was the severest that has been experienced for a long time. Conditions have improved a little, and…

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Meat Prices. Flood of Criticism. Minister's Attitude

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 July 1918 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Friday.--A flood of criticism from all quarters has descended upon the first effort of the Federal Government at fixing the price of meat…

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No Yellow Dogs Amongst Boys at Front How Hamel Was Won Perpetual Australian Offensive Spirit Hughes Wishes Storm Troops God-Speed Huns Driven Back a Mile and a Half Further From Amiens 338th Day of the Fourth Year of the War Near the Somme

The Sun · Sunday 7 July 1918 · page 1

Australians from all the States celebrated July 4 by thrusting the Germans about 2500 yards further back from Amiens. They attacked on a front of about 6000 yards, and in 15 minutes had re-taken Ham[?]l, in 10 more had surrounded Vaire Wood, and,…

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Freak Season Drought and Flood Dry Weather and Disease An Extraordinary Winter

The Sun · Monday 8 July 1918 · page 6

Some parts of the State are suffering from a very bad drought. Other parts are enjoying a splendid season, and other parts have too much rain…

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New Zealand Storms. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 July 1918 · page 6

The weather conditions in the South Island are showing signs of improvement. The electric power communication between Lake Coleridge and Christchurch, broken by heavy…

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Foodless for Week. Five Hundred Settlers Isolated. New Zealand Snow Storms

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 July 1918 · page 4

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Monday.--The Canterbury railway services have been restored. Five hundred people were isolated at Arthur's Pass, on the Midland railway. The relief train…

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Gale on Victorian Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 July 1918 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The storm which prevailed along the Victorian coast on Monday increased to a gale to-day. References to "high seas" and "flerco…

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Overdue Steamer Gales on Victorian Coast MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 10 July 1918 · page 5

Although the steamer Kenkon Maru left Sydney on Saturday, she has not yet reached Melbourne. It is hoped she is sheltering near…

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The Storm Centre Protest Against Meat Prices Mr. Greene Determined Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 11 July 1918 · page 7

Despite the fact that protests against the prices fixed for meat are reaching the Commonwealth Government in large numbers, there is no indication of any intention on its…

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In a Thunderstorm

The Mirror · Friday 12 July 1918 · page 9

Here are a few hints which will help you to avoid being struck by lightning:— IN THE OPEN. 1. Keep away from wire fences. They…

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Enemy's Misery Floods Destroy Live Stock LONDON, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 12 July 1918 · page 1

A Zurich message states that Vienna newspapers give further details of the heavy and continuous rains which have caused serious floods in Austria and South…

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Music and Musicians a Run on Weber. How to Prevent a Deluge. New Dramatic Opera

Evening News · Saturday 13 July 1918 · page 7

There appears to have been a run on [?] lately. No one will be inclined to find fault with it because the works selected are always worth bearing. The Conservatorium…

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Storm in Victoria Gas Main Torn Up Railway Trucks Blown Over MELBOURNE

The Sun · Saturday 13 July 1918 · page 3

Considerable damage was done by last night's storm to the piers at St. Kilda, Middle Brighton, Queenscliff, and Warrnambool…

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Storm Damages Piers

The Sun · Sunday 14 July 1918 · page 2

A Melbourne telegram states that considerable damage was dune by Friday night's storm to the p[?]ors at St. Kllda, Middle Brighton, Queenscliff, and…

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Storms at Orange ORANGE

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 July 1918 · page 3

The stormiest weather on record is at present being experienced at Orange. Heavy rain, accompanied by snow and hail, is falling, and all the creeks in the…

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Storm at Port Arthur Historic Buildings Damaged HOBART (Tas.)

The Sun · Sunday 14 July 1918 · page 2

The historic buildings at Port Arthur have been damaged in tho worst storm experienced there for 50 years. The Ivy clad stone spire of the old church was blown…

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Still No Rain Except in South Antarctic Disturbances Bring Gales and Low Temperatures-Frost and Snow and Record Cold

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 July 1918 · page 7

The weekly report of the Weather Bureau, Sydney, states that during the past week two notable breaks have occurred in the sway of the great high…

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Big Storm in Tasmania Church Steeple Blown Down—Jetty Washed Away—Hospital Damaged—Prison Threatened HOBART

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 July 1918 · page 3

Recent storms have been the worst known in Tasmania for many years. News from Port Arthur states that there was lightning and hail and severe wind, with,…

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