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Floods & storms, 1926

1,452 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 73

Fireball. Storm at Narromine. Residents Startled. Narromine

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 May 1926 · page 12

Residents of Narromine were startled yesterday when, during a severe storm, which brought with it rain, hall, thunder, and lightning, a fireball burst in the main street…

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Storm's Plaything New Coaster's Perils 102 Days at Sea

The Sun · Monday 24 May 1926 · page 11

All hands were called on deck, movable, gear was firmly lashed down, and oil bags were placed over the vessel's side to smooth…

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The Wonganella Dramatic Rescue. From the Storm. Thrilling Stories

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 May 1926 · page 11

With the arrival in Moreton Bay early on Saturday morning of the steamer Wonganella in tow of the tug St. Giles, and the arrival of the British-India steamer Queda at…

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Dramatic Escape Drifting Steamer in Cyclone Wind Changed When Near Rocks How the Wonganella Won Through Brisbane

Evening News · Monday 24 May 1926 · page 7

A PROVIDENTIAL eleventh-hour change in the wind saved the steamer Wonganella when she was drifting perilously close to Breaksea Spit…

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Weathered Storms New Steamer Uralla Arrives

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 3

After weathering the cyclonic gale off the Queensland coast, during which she pluekily went to the aid of the disabled steamer Wonganella, the North…

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BOXING Many Engagements M'Gale and Van

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 9

Many new engagements have been made by Stadiums, Ltd., and boxers are to be kept busy throughout the winter. "Frisco" M'Gale, the hard-punching colored…

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PROTESTANTISM. Attack Broadcasted. Storm of Resentment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 11

A storm of resentment has been occasioned by the fact that the Rev. Fr. McCarthy in a sermon broadcasted from St. Mary's Cathedral on Sunday night attacked the essential…

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Safe in Port Eastern Moon Rescued From Storm Devon's Great Feat Graphic Story of Struggle in Raging Seas

The Sun · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 11

Sydney's lights were still twinkling when the big Federal liner Devon, proudly leading her charge, the helpless freighter Eastern Moon, loomed through the half light which proceeded the dawn. It was a bright conclusion to strenuous days of storm and peril…

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LETTERS Was the Flood Caused by Rain?

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 6

Sir. -- Adverting to your otherwise excel, last leader of last Saturday on "The Challenge of the Age," and its reference to the present-day decadence of churchgoing, may…

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McGALE v VAN

Referee · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 15

Frisco McGale. who was beaten by George Engel, will meet Frank Van, the local hard-hitting middleweight, in a 15-round contest this evening at Sydney Stadium…

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Boxing To-night's Show M'gale v Van and Other Items

Evening News · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 2

Wh[?] Should be two [?] for [?] of the Sydney [?]…

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Political Storm in Roumania. People Resent Appointment of New Premier

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 17

A political storm, which may develop seriously, has broken out over Roumania, following King Ferdinand's selection of General Averescu to form a Cabinet in…

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Tough Opponent for Frank Van Sydney Boy Meets McGALE To-night at Stadium

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 3

Two promising fiteen-round bouts are to feature the programme at the Stadium to-nigt. The main content will be provided…

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Thrilling Sea Story. Eastern Moon Arrives. Disabled Vessel Rescued in Storm Devon's Magnificent Exploit

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 15

When the steamer Devon yesterday slipped through the Heads and the cable was severed with which she had snatched the Eastern Moon from perilous seas a notable adventure closed. The delicate and dangerous manoeuvres through which the two…

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Japanese Disaster 100 Victims Huge Eruption Villages Flooded Tokio

Evening News · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 1

THE LATEST reports from Hokkaido state that three violent eruptions occurred at Mount Tokachi yesterday…

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Eruption and Floods Devastate Island Second Win Oxford Easily Beaten Richardson 11 for 64 Taylor's Game Effort

The Sun · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 1

The Australians won their second match when Oxford were beaten By an innings and 13 runs. Taylor, and Stephenson, especially the former, fought determinedly to stave off an innings-defeat, but when they were separated…

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LETTERS Was the Flood Caused by Rain?

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 8

Sir, -- As a humble Christian, trying to draw his message of life from the Bible, I was deeply hurt in my feelings by the letter published yesterday over the name, C. J…

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Snatched From Cyclone's Fury

The Sun · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 1

With her propeller hanging limp and useless at her stern, the Wonganella which for four days drifted at the mercy of seas and cyclone, was slowly brought to the safety of Sydney Harbor, and this morning was taken, into dock. She entered port still in the care of the powerful tug St. Giles, whose achievement will go down as an epic in the history of salvage on this coast…

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Roads Damaged by Storms. Junee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 10

The municipal council has decided not to raise a special loan of several thousand pounds to repair the streets of Junee, which are in a bad state following heavy storms…

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M'gale Beats Van Last Night's Boxing

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 6

"Frisco" M'Gale (America), 10st. 12lb., received a decision over Frank Van, 10st. 11lb., in the principal bout at the Sydney Stadium last night. The fight was stopped after 11…

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