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Floods & storms, 1924

1,078 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 54

Disastrous Floods Homes Abandoned ' AUCKLAND

The Sun · Saturday 5 April 1924 · page 6

Reports indicate that widespread damage was caused by floods when The Ohinemuri River rose with phenomenal rapidity, flooding…

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Landslides in New Zealand Heavy Floods and Landslides Afflict North Island--Districts Under Water--Eight luches in a Day

The Labor Daily · Saturday 5 April 1924 · page 5

WELLLINGTON. N.Z. Friday. North Auckland districts are still out off from telegraphic communication owing to the sterms. It is impossible…

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Severe Floods Damage in N.Z. Town Isolated Auckland, N.Z.

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 April 1924 · page 8

Later reports confirm the extent and severity of the flood damage. Waih[?] is deprived of water through a swollen stream carrying away a largo section of…

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Damage by Storm

The Sun · Sunday 6 April 1924 · page 11

Owing to damage caused to tho Manly Baths by Friday night's storm, the Manly Amateur Swimming Club cancelled their programme. This club has now closed Its…

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Magisterial Bombshell Mr. Gale, S.M., Makes an Order for One Penny Per Week-Cuts Maintenance Arrears of £243 to £35. Gaol Punishment Wipes Out Arrears

Truth · Sunday 6 April 1924 · page 9

A CASE of considerable interest to those persons affected by the Maintenance Act was determined at the North Sydney Police Court on Wednesday last, when a variation of order suit was before Mr. Gale, S.M…

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Great Britain's Ships Anchor in Commonwealth's Own Port Visit to Naval Base Fleet Cones Through Storm Preparing for the Festivities of Sydney

The Sun · Sunday 6 April 1924 · page 1

FIVE battleships, like big stone snakes, are brooding over the quiet waters of Jervis Bay to-day In this vast, lonely gulf, with its…

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Heavy Rains Floods Likely Gale Off Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 6

Heavy rains fell over the State at the week end, and the conditions last night pointed to further falls on the coast and highlights…

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Battle with the Gale Tug Champion's Feat

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 4

Lying over at an angle of 40 degrees, rolling and pitching frightfully, with her propeller blades half out of water, the port bulwarks at times…

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'Game Flight Through Heavy Coastal Storm

The Sun · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 1

The Fairy D3 seaplane in which Wing-Commander S. J. Goble and Flying Officer I. E. Mclntyre flew from Melbourne to Sydney yesterday. All the way up the coast they struggled through strong winds and driving rain. The officers are mapping a seaplane route to Thursday island, and will continue the journey as soon as the weather permits. The picture was taken while the .seaplane was anchored at Rose Bay to-day…

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Flying in Gale Seaplane Reaches Sydney Rain and Wind

The Sun · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 10

In the height of the heavy storm which has been raging along the coast for several days, the seaplane in which Wing-Commandor S. J. Goble and…

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Ships in Storm Coasters' Bad Time Yulgilbar's Escape

Evening News · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 8

Coasters coming south during the week-end had a wild time in the gale. The Yulgilbar, from the Richmond River, shed a propeller…

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Might and Luxury Wonders on Board the Hood ' Visitors Brave Rain-storms

The Sun · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 10

Driving rain did not deter thousands from visiting the British battleships at the week-end, to be amazed by the mighty guns and engines of the Hood, or to wonder at the luxury of some of the cabins…

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Some Ships Sail Others Shelter Gale Moderates, [?] Seas Still Rough -- Strong Squally Winds. Latest Coastal Reports

The Labor Daily · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 5

Strong squally winds and [?] seas prevailed along the New South Wales coast during the week end [?] the gale had sufficientis [?]…

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The Honolulu Maru. Cruisers to Rescue Fight with Gale Sailors' Story Japs' Bad Time Jervis Bay

Evening News · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 9

A THRILLING STORY of the attempts of the cruisers Dragon and Dauntles to save the disabled Japanese steamer Honolulu…

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Great Floods. Damage in New Zealand. Settler Drowned. Auckland (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 10

Detailed accounts of the floods show very widespread damage in many parts of the province. Slips on railways and roads have occurred in many districts, and repairs will…

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Floods in New Zealand

The Sun · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 7

Showing how the country does look when it gets more water than it wants…

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Disastrous Floods N.Z. Towns Swept Thrilling Rescues Auckland

The Sun · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 7

Continuous rain has resulted in further disastrous floods throughout the Province. The railways suffered severely…

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Worst Floods Ever Experience Farmer Drowned in North Au Land District -- Great Damage to Bridges -- Loss of Stock

The Labor Daily · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 5

WELLINGTON, N. Z.--On Saturday morning [?] and district experienced the heaviest flood in then Listory…

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Flood Havoc Huge Landslides express imprisoned New Zealand Suffers WELLINGTON, N.Z.

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 April 1924 · page 5

Heavy rain in South Taranaki caused serious railway washouts. An express train was imprisoned between two landslides, and a 40ft. chasm was…

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"Rule Eritannia" Warships Rush to Aid of a Crippled Freighter Smart Work by Tug in Raging Storm

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 8 April 1924 · page 7

Never was the phrase, "Boys of the bull-dog breed," more exemplified than in the soul-rousing story of the cheering up of the Japanese steamer…

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