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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1919

614 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 31

Heavy Coastal Rain. 431 Points at Dungog

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 7

A showery week-end was experienced over the greater part of the coastline and highlands. Along the seaboard the resultant registrations ranged from a few points in the…

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A Pozieres Horror Terrible Fate of Many of Our Wounded Soldiers. in Flooded-trenches

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 2

The reason so many Australian soldiers were reported missing alter the Pozieres battle is explained by Sergeant Curtis Neville, who has just…

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Drowning Fatalities Two Persons Lose Their Lives in Flood Waters. Tragedy at Eden

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 4

During the recent floods at Eden (N.S.W.), Mis. Matdonald, who lived on the Genoa River, was caught by the flood waters and drowned…

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Mallacoota Floods

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 4

MELBOURNE. Monday.--The recent floods at Mallacoota were the heaviest and most disastrous recorded in the history of the settlement. The amount of damage done was enormous, and…

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Eden Veritable Deluge

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 17

All previous local rainfall records were eclipsed by the recent fall of 15.57 inches. Several bridges in the district were swept away, including the bridge over…

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Walla Heavy Storm

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 13

Recently two inches of rain fell in 20 minutes at Walla Walla, and was accompanied by heavy thunder and lightning. Much damage was done to chaff lying…

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The Late Lord Mayor.—floods and Fire in Melbourne

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 7

Alderman English's reign in the Sydney mayoral chair has been brief. Elected as "first…

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Back From the War.—flood at Jenolan

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 17

On Thursday last the Red Cross workers at the Anzac Buffet, Sydney, celebrated the 100th reception of returned soldiers, when troops just off the City of Exeter and Demosthenes were entertained. The Buffet and its devoted workers will be long…

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Acts of God Floods and 'Flu--But Not Mice HARDEN

The Sun · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 2

Speaking at the Wheat-growers' Conference, Mr. T. G. Grogan, of Galong, who intends opposing Mr. M'Girr at the next election, said that when the sugar…

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North Coast Disastrous Floods

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 17

Extensive damage was done at Bellingen by the recent floods, people being rendered, homeless and farm produce destroyed. In three days 20 inches of rain…

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Victorian Sporting. Notes From the South. Flemington Flooded

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 34

After all, it appears to be fortunate that the V.R.C. Autumn meeting was put off from March 8. On March 5, the headquarters of racing in Victoria…

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Flood Waters

The Land · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 18

Hundreds of pounds' worth of damage has been caused by the flood waters at Bombala. Heavy rain has fallen recently, and nearly 10 inches were registered…

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Southerly Gale. Remarkably Sudden Blow. Ships in Danger

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 10

A southerly gale struck Sydney yesterday morning. It came with so little warning and with such initial violence that two sailing ships off the Heads were almost blown over…

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Lighthouse Damaged Storm at Point Charles DARWIN

The Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

A small boat has brought tidings from Point Charles lighthouse of a severe hurricane experienced there on March 5 and during the early hours of…

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The Gun Gossip Birds Exceptionally Hard in Gale

Referee · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 11

Although 18 shooters participated in the sweeps at the N.S.W. Gun Club's ground on Friday, the requisite number—12—had not put in an appearance at the proper hour for the weekly £10…

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Road to Melbourne. Damage by Storms

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 7

The Government Tourist Bureau has received information from the officer in charge of police at Eden that the recent heavy storms and consequent floods in that locality have…

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"The Political Spearhead of Ireland," Sinn Fein the Rock That Withstood the Deluge. Views of Katharine Hughes the Canadian Authoress. (Concluded from last week.)

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 5

This movement has now captured all of young Ireland and is consolidating itself by increasing streams of the older men to its ranks. The…

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Leaders in Reply to Mr. Storey Mr. Willis Denies that White Ants Exist—Mr. Evans Says "Storm in Teacup"

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 March 1919 · page 2

The declaration of Mr. John Storey, leader of the N.S.W. Labor Party, denouncing the One Big, Union, and its champions, came like a bombshell among…

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The Death Roll Seven Reported Yesterday Flood of New Cases

The Sun · Sunday 23 March 1919 · page 2

Six deaths occurred at the Coast Hospital since 2 p.m. on Friday. The victims were. -- Stanley Carrie, aged 25,…

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