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Floods & storms, 1922

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Flooded the Yser Lockkeeper's Gallant Deed LONDON

The Sun · Sunday 18 June 1922 · page 1

A lock-keeper named Cogghe, who flooded the Yser during the Germans' advance died at the age of 74. He was lock-keeping till the last, and…

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Bother at Brewarrina Strike of Owners. Storm Settles Argument

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 20 June 1922 · page 1

The pony races in aid of the Brewarrina Town Band were held, or at least partly held, on the local course. From the word go everything seemed to go by…

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In the Wake of a Cyclone. a Cry of Distress From New Hebrides

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 June 1922 · page 16

Sir,— A cry of distress has come to me from the New Hebrides Mission. By last mail I had word that a terrible cyclone had passed over part of those islands,…

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In the Wake of a Cyclone. a Cry for Help. "What Has Happened to the New Hebrides Mission

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 June 1922 · page 15

Sir,—A cry of distress has come to me from the New Hebrides Mission. By last mail I had word that a terrible cyclone had passed over part of those islands, and…

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After the Storm—a Living Mountain—tennis Stalwart—from Paris

Evening News · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 10

"AT REST."—How the bows of the Wiltshire listed over after she broke in halt (News Reader) A SOCCER CROWD,—Drown to Stamford Bridge to see the final of the Association Cup. ("Central News.")…

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Devastating Floods. Hundrods of Persons Drowned

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 4

According to cable messages received by the Red Cross Society in the United states hundreds of persons have been killed by floods, which swept over the…

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Midwinter Thunderstorm

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 June 1922 · page 8

A sharp thunderstorm passed over Eastwood on Tuesday afternoon last. There were several vivid lightning flashes, and the conditions generally resembled a…

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Island of Storm Where Shackleton Lies Buried Busy Home of the Whaling Stations

The Sun · Sunday 25 June 1922 · page 13

Commander Frank Wild's despatch from Capetown, published exclusively in "The Sun" last Monday, stating that the Quest made it stay of a month at South Georgia, during her voyage to the sub-Antarctic, has inspired Captain Frank Hurley to renewed memories of his visit to that Island during the…

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Heavy Rain

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 June 1922 · page 7

Showery weather prevailed along the coastal districts of New South Wales, but the falls were only light and scattered south from Newcastle…

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Heavy Rain Unsettled Weather Week-end Record

Evening News · Monday 26 June 1922 · page 6

Unsettled weather over parts of the State was experienced during the week-end. Light to moderate rain fell on the…

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Gale of Snow Kosciusko Blizzard KOSCIUSKO

The Sun · Tuesday 27 June 1922 · page 7

a gale of snow is blowing at Kosciusko, and all the country is deeply covered. The temperature is below freezing point…

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The Ravages of the Cyclone New Hebrides Mission Answers to the Appeal

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 June 1922 · page 24

Dear Sir.— I beg to acknowledge the following donations received this week-end for the New Herbrides Mission Anonymous Friend, Friend (Raymond…

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A Chinese Storm Centre

Evening News · Friday 30 June 1922 · page 1

A view of the city of Canton, the scene of recent fighting. It wu bombarded by the gunboats of Sun Yat Sen, and subsequently taken possession of by Chun Chiung Ming, who has how been assassinated. The photograph was taken by a "News" reader six weeks age…

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Storm in Adelaide. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 July 1922 · page 14

Exceedingly cold and boisterous weather culminated this morning in a heavy s[?] which did considerable damage in portion of North Adelaide in the short space of three…

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Heavy Rain Downpour in City

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 July 1922 · page 5

The cold snap at the week-end was followed yesterday by heavy coastal rains. Drenching showers fell in Sydney…

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Storm in New Zealand. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 July 1922 · page 8

A tremendous gale pasbed over the Taihape district, in the centre of North Island, on Saturday afternoon. Many buildings were wrecked at Utiku. The…

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Storm in Adelaide Buildings Unroofed. Adelaide

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 July 1922 · page 3

The boisterous wind on Friday did great damage in parts of the city, especially in North Adelaide. Houses and verandahs were unroofed, chimneys blown…

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Heavy Coastal Rain Over 3In. at Bondi

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 July 1922 · page 7

Showery weather, which set in over the coastal areas of Now South Wales on Sunday, resulted in light to heavy falls at most stations in those parts, and also…

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Caught in a Gale Fishermen's Terrible Experience SHELLHARBOR

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 July 1922 · page 4

After battling with the sea in an open boat for practically two days and nights, Messrs, Houghton and Preston, of Bondi, reached Shellharbor late on Saturday…

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Gale and High Seas Norfolk Island Cyclone Sydney Not Affected

The Sun · Wednesday 5 July 1922 · page 5

Norfolk Island Mr. Mares reported to-day, is suffering from a severe cyclonic disturbance. The chief symptom, a falling barometer, was noticed…

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