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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1923

1,176 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 59

Warning Bells Ship of State in Storm Chapman's Rabbit-hunt Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 14 August 1923 · page 10

When nights are stormy and tempests roar about the Federal Parliament House, there com[?] to those in the lobbies and the red-carpeted rooms…

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"You're a Liar" Storm at Water Board Meeting Startling Revelations Estimates Passed Without Being Seen

The Sun · Wednesday 15 August 1923 · page 7

A state of chaos in the administration of the Water Board was disclosed at to-day's meeting. It was stated that estimates involving millions of pounds were placed before members, and passed before there was time for them to…

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The Cyclists Flood Wins Individual Championship Proposed New Federal Boby: N.S.W. Wants Conference

Referee · Wednesday 15 August 1923 · page 15

A. C. Flood set the seal on his fame by taking the Dunlop individual Road Championship in a close finish. Of the…

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Parliament Tranquil Will Storm Break? Censure Debate Drags Strange Possibilities

Evening News · Thursday 16 August 1923 · page 13

Very little light was thrown on the peculiar political position by the debate in the House last night. It was a dull evening—on the…

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Sporting News & Notes continued Thompson Storm Critics of the League Is Code Losing Hold?

The Sun · Thursday 16 August 1923 · page 5

The disqualification of Duncan Thompson has raised a storm of protest, "Yunek J.A." speaks out unequivocally: --…

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Crucial Day in the Pony War Pony War Storm Centre Skelton Speaks Out Why He Left O. and T. A.

The Sun · Thursday 16 August 1923 · page 4

Much has been said and written from the side of the pony owners and trainers who are on strike against the Associated Racing Clubs, but little if anything, has been…

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Big Floods In Southern India LAHORE, Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 16 August 1923 · page 7

Very [?] in Southern India, and in the Bangalore district alone the damage is estimated at £500,000…

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Disastrous Floods Loss of Life and Property VANCOUVER

The Sun · Thursday 16 August 1923 · page 1

Floods in Northern Utah have drowned 10 people and caused damage to property estimated at 1,000,000 dollars, says a message from Salt Lake…

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Thompson Storm Rugby League Critics

The Sun · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 4

We have been deluged with letters regarding the disqualification of the North Sydney player Duncan Thompson, and exigencies of space make it impossible to…

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Burrendong Scheme Warren Graziers' Attitude. the Flood Waters

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 11

The two representative public bodies of the Lower Macquarie—Marthaguy Shire Council and the Warren, District Graziers' Association are opposed to the…

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Thompson Storm Support for League

The Sun · Saturday 18 August 1923 · page 6

Letters regarding the Duncan Thompson suspension continue to pour in, such a flood of them that it is impossible to print them all…

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With Film Stars En Voyage Guest of Troupe Led by Thomas Meighan Writes of Trip To Panama. Lila Lee's Reaction to Ocean Storms

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 August 1923 · page 17

Travelling with a motion picture troupe is a great way to spend one's holidays. You discover what freedom of the seas means, and after you've spent a week wondering whether the captain will ever get you back to land, it takes you another…

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Heavy Rain on North Coast Wet Week-End

Evening News · Monday 20 August 1923 · page 7

THE eastern half of the State, particularly the North Coast, spent…

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Hot Fax Over Cook Death from Burns Argyllshire in Storm

The Sun · Monday 20 August 1923 · page 9

A tale of mountainous seas and roaring gales was told by the crew of the Argylishire when she arrived to-day…

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In Teeth of Gale Doctors Try to Reach Liner Advice by Megaphone London, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 20 August 1923 · page 1

Gallant efforts were made to rush medical assistance to the Cunard liner Vennonia, in order to save the lives of three firemen who were…

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Flooding. Council's Responsibility

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 August 1923 · page 10

The city solicitor (Mr. Waldron) has furnished a report to the City Council pointing out that the owner of property has no legal redress when stormwater comes on his land…

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Storm Possibilities Warning to Shipping

The Sun · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 7

The Government Meteorologist, Mr. Mares, issued a special warning to shipping this morning…

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Heavy Coastal Rain 210 Points at Nambucca

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 8

Indications last night pointed to mere rain on the coast and parts of the highlands, chiefly north of Sydney…

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Rough Seas. Tropical Disturbances. Heavy, Rain Likely

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 12

The presence of a tropical disturbance west of New Caledonia was definitely established yesterday morning, and its influence has already affected the weather on the eastern…

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Storm Warning Cyclonic Disturbance

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 10

Mr. Mares yesterday issued a warning that a tropical disturbance was operating over the ocean, between New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, and the…

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