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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1922

935 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 47

Burst the Door Invading Floods Woman Saves Man

Evening News · Friday 27 October 1922 · page 8

Mr. Thomas Eager, of 23 Reynolds-street, on the lower levels of Balmain, was caught in a rush of flood water, which burst open the…

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Rescued From Flooded Room

The Sun · Friday 27 October 1922 · page 1

Mrs. Taylor, one of the women who were rescued from the flooded room at 23 Reynolds-street, Balmain, and her daughter. The men are Clarence Gibson and Eric Mills, two of the rescuers, who swam across the next room and burst the door open with brooms…

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After the Flood Had Passed

The Sun · Friday 27 October 1922 · page 1

View of the rear of No. 25 Reynolds-street, Balmain, this afternoon. The water burst in the basement doors in front of the house, imprisoning Thomas Eager, who was subsequently released. The water rushed through the house, breaking the furniture and leaving inches of [?] on the floo[?]…

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Floating on Wardrobe Women Trapped in Basement Balmain Flooded Exciting Rescues in Swamped House

The Sun · Friday 27 October 1922 · page 7

A raging torrent of water swept for almost half a mile through several cross-streets in Balmain during last night's storm. It mashed away fences and undermined the foundations of several houses, almost filling the lower rooms. At one house, two women…

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That Cyclone Norfolk Island Catches It

The Sun · Saturday 28 October 1922 · page 3

Mr. Mares, the Government Meteorologist, said this morning:-- "The cyclonic disturbance has gained considerably in intensity since…

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The Storms. Rain Area Extends Heavy Falls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 October 1922 · page 13

Another extension of the rain area during the 24 bouts ended Sam yesterday to the central and southern tablelands resulted in fine additions to the rains already received…

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Holy Smoke ! A Storm Incident NEWCASTLE

Evening News · Saturday 28 October 1922 · page 6

The belfry of Lambton Methodist Church, was struck by lightning during the recent heavy storm. The rope attached to the bell caught fire, the…

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Homeless Family in Park Tales of the Storm

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 October 1922 · page 7

There were many remarkable stories told yesterday about hairbreadth escapes and thrilling rescues from the rushing waters of the night before…

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Cyclonic Storm Westerly Gales Raging

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 4

The cyclonic disturbance which was a feature of the weather over the Tasman Sea during the week-end was working eastward on Saturday. During the…

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Storm Losses

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 4

Attention is drawn by Dr. Stopford, M.L.A. to the loss caused by the recent storm to many Balmain residents, and, in a letter to the editor, he issues…

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Yesterday's Gale Cause and Effect

The Sun · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 2

Mr. Mares states that since 9 a.m. on Saturday the cyclonic disturbance over the Tasman Sea linked up with the Antarctic activity about Tasmania, and…

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Storm in Melbourne. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 10

Considerable damage was done by a windstorm which swept over the metropolis to-day. At Brighton portion of the bath's was washed away by the heavy seas, and portion…

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Heavy Gale Damage in Victoria MELBOURNE

The Sun · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 7

All yesterday Melbourne suffered from a shrieking gale, which at times reached the velocity of 47 miles an hour. It started on Saturday night…

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Snow at Goulburn Biting Gale COULEURN

The Sun · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 7

Sunday's weather in Goulburn and district was unparalleled in the city's history. A cold, bitter wind rising to gale force blew throughout the day,…

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Storm Warnings For the Harbor SAFEGUARDING LIFe

Evening News · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 8

Yesterday's boating fatality emphasises the necessary for some means whereby the crews of pleasure boats could receive intimation of…

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Storm Fiend Visits Melbourne Widespread Damage MELBOURNE

Evening News · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 1

Widespread damage was done by a storm which raged ail day yesterday. The bay district suffered severely. At Brighten…

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Baimain Floods

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 10

In a letter to the Editor Mr. C. Boxshall, president of the Ratepayers' Association, states that after viewing the devastation caused by the recent floods in Balmain, his…

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Cottages Flooded Doctor Appeals for Help

The Sun · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 8

Will you bring under the notice of your readers the dire condition of something like a dozen cottages in Rosebery. Reynolds and Goodsir…

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Gales Off the Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 October 1922 · page 10

Rough weather, met approaching this coast, delayed the arrival of the Union Co.'s steamer Manuka, from Wellington. She entered the Heads…

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Storm at Wollongong. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 October 1922 · page 9

A south-westerly gale on Sunday night blow with almost hurricane force. A number of buildings were considerably damaged. The wall of Brown's new shop in Crown-street…

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