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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1925

1,471 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 74

Gale Strikes New Zealand Shipping Delayed Auckland

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 9

A storm, warning of which was given by radio from Sydney, developed during the night. A strong north-easterly wind…

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U. S. Fleet, Beach [?] Motoring, and Week-End Cyclone

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 20

From a technical and contest standpoint the beach race meeting organised by the R.A.C.A., which was held at Gerringong's…

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Last Phase Storm Moving South Winds Expected

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 9

The last phase of the cyclonic weather on the New South Wales coast is being experienced. Conditions moderated considerably…

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The Flood Danger on Hawkesbury Waters Down, But Rain Falling Crops Fare Badly [?]

Evening News · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 8

THE flood waters of the Hawkesbury had fallen considerably this morning. However, rain again commenced…

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Flooded Wallacia

Evening News · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 11

The flood waters have not yet [?] Wallacia: but the Nepean in falling fast. The low-lying country is a sheet of water; while the bridge…

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Flood Boat at North Richmond

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 18

THE RICHMOND MUNICIPAL COUNCIL'S BOAR TRANSPORTING MAROONED SETTLERS AND BREAD…

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The Floods in the Windsor-richmond District

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 18

WINDSOR WILL BE SEEN IN THE DISTANCE…

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Country Reports. Floods and Heavy Falls. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 16

Although the rainfall has been only moderate in the Murray Valley, substantial falls are reported from almost every centre within fifty miles of Albury. Many places have…

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Windsor Flood. Windsor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 15

The flood waters at Windsor reached their highest point early this morning at 27ft 9in, At 9 o'clock this morning the waters had re[?]eded by about three inches, and later it…

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Floods. the Hawkesbury. Roads Blocked. a Night of Anxiety. (By Our Special Reporter.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 15

The tremendous volumes of water coming down from the rain-soaked upper reaches of the Hawkesbury River and its tributaries have [?]ooded…

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Two Men Drowned. Flooded Flat. Near Bega. Bega

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 16

In attempting to cross a flooded flat in a van and sulky, Henry Duncan, Junior, and Edward Walker, both married men, were drowned in Yarra[?]ng Lane, near Bega,…

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Hawkesbury Flood Punt Services Suspended Wiseman's Ferry

The Sun · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 10

Owing to the Hawkesbury River being in flood, all punt services have been suspended for the time being…

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After the Flood Down Macquarie Pass Adventure in Motor Cycle Port Kembla

The Sun · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 10

The occupants of a motor cycle and side car, Mr. C.F. Jackson and Mr. E. Jamleson, the first persons to traverse Macquarie Pass after the…

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Much Exaggerated Hawkesbury Flood Reports Windsor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 9

The published reports of a flood in the Hawkesbury River are wildly exaggerated. The rise in the river is not a flood from the viewpoint…

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Train Delayed Passengers Floodbound Bombala

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 5

The flood rains experienced here during the last three days were the heaviest known for many years. Bombala had, 738 points, and Cathcart, ten miles…

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Victims of the Flood Two Men Drowned Heroic Rescue Effort Fails Bega

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 1

Cut off by the rising flood waters, Henry Duncan, junior, and Edward Walker, both married, were swept away and…

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Floods and High Seas Storms Reach New Zealand AUCKLAND

The Sun · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 8

Heavy rain has caused floods in the country, and damage to roads and bridges. The Ulimaroa had a tempestuous…

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Storm Damage No Redress From Councils

The Sun · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 15

Botany caught the full force of the Storm on Sunday, and residents arc now asking the council to repair the damage done. Last night three…

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Cyclone at the Sea Breeze Lasted a Round Anzac Day Row

Evening News · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 6

"It was a bit of a drunken outfit, and I want to withdraw the charge, Francis Peter Sloane advised the Kogarah magistrate, but…

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