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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1923

1,176 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 59

Amy Turner Founders. in a Gale

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 2 May 1923 · page 7

A message was received on Monday night stating that the American barquentine Amy Turner, bound from Newcastle to Manila with…

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Storms on Barrier Reef Anxiety About Luggers BRISBANE

The Sun · Thursday 3 May 1923 · page 14

Anxiety is felt at Townsville for several pearl-shell luggers working on the Barrier Reef between Thursday Island and Mackay, which were…

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Chapter Viii. Shots in the Storm

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 5

About the time that Trooper Trevor swung up the bank of the river to Clem Hardacre's camp, in a camp 50 miles distant in a crow's flight, Jacob P. Carlowe sat in whispered…

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After the Storm a Calm

Evening News · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 6

The march and [?] of the Naval Reserve which were discontinues during the war, were revived at the Naval Depot Rushcutter's Bay this morning. The [?] trainees mustered on the sound were reviewed by Comme[?]and Commander H. L. Quick district naval officer…

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New Zealand's Storms Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 2

Heavy storms during the week-end resulted in floods at Marlborough, where the rivers are said to be at the highest level remembered, and still…

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Storm Brewing Bruce and States Proposals Opposed Conference Probabilities

The Sun · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 7

Storm clouds are gathering in all the States. The coming Premiers' Conference which meets this month is likely to be the most lively for…

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No Break in Coal Storm Settlement Unlikely "Out for Fight"

Evening News · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 7

It it not likely that to-day's conference between the Maitland and Greta proprietors and the representatives of the men on strikes…

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STORM & Fire Ship's Ordeal Blaze Near Dynamite a Graphic Story

Evening News · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 1

The story of the nightmare adventure of the crew of the Banff-shire, who, after a terrific battering by a storm off the Scilly…

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Unsettled Inland Heavy Rain at Wilcannia

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 7

Light rain was falling at Denlliquin last night, and it was raining heavily at Wilcannia. Fine weather prevailed over the…

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Perilous Voyage Through Storm and Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 9

Perilous experiences befel the crew of the steamer Banffshire, which arrived at Sydney yesterday moroing from Liverpool. Shortly after staring…

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Frightened But Not Hurt Ulimaroa in Storm

Evening News · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 8

Passengers by the Ulimarcs had an uneliviable experience during the run from New Zealand to sydney…

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"Simply Beastly" No-water Board Blamed for Flood

Evening News · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 10

N[?] by the No-Water Board to carry out its undertaking to supply lat[?] pipes in Nelson-street, Annqudole, was given by Alderman…

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Floods in N.Z. Railways Disorganised. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 9

There has been heavy rain throughout the Dominion during the past 36 hours, and many rivers in the South Island are flooded. The outlook is particularly serious in Mar[?]borough,…

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Heavy Floods Wild Weather in New Zealand Several Towns Alarmed Wellington (N.z.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 5

Wild weather from the south-east, with heavy rain, general on both the coasts and central portions of the Dominion, was experienced during the…

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Storm Brewing Coal Miners . Seek Support Fears of Upheaval

Evening News · Wednesday 9 May 1923 · page 7

"If the trouble develops on the lines it is taking into a general strike in the coal industry, it will mean the most disastrous…

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Great Floods in New Zealand Towns Under Water Enormous Damage

Evening News · Wednesday 9 May 1923 · page 9

WELLINGTON (N.Z), Wednesday Great floods have played havoc in portions of the South Island. Reports from Canterbury Province…

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New Zealand. Heavy Floods. Great Damage. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 May 1923 · page 14

The torrential rainfall is abating, and it is reported from Blenheim that the flood waters are receding, but extensive damage has been done to shops and houses…

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Dreadful Night N.Z. Flood Experiences Twenty Hours on Table Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Wednesday 9 May 1923 · page 8

Blenheim and the surrounding districts have suffered the most severe flood since 1868, and an appalling amount of damage has been done to…

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DEVASTATING The N.Z. Floods Many Close Calls Wellington (N.z.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 May 1923 · page 9

The Blenheim flood waters are receding, and the worst phase is believed to be over. The Walnut River burst its banks at…

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Severe Storm Ship's Decks Swept Arabs Appeal to Allah Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 9

The liner Indian City, which has just arrived from America reports having passed through frightful storms on the voyage. Two tremendous seas smashed…

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