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Sydney · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1926

1,452 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 73

The Social Whirl Society Wedding Gale--Rutherford

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 16

ARTISTIC decorations of palms and white flowers were used to beautify All Saints' Church, Woollahra, last night, when the…

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TOPICS for Women Many Guests Last Night's Weddings Gale--rutherford

The Sun · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 19

THE wedding of Miss Marcia (Mollie) Rutherford, second daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A.R Ruthekford, of "Uig Lodge," Point Piper, and Mr…

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Gales Expected

The Sun · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 9

The following warning was issued by the Weather Bureau to-day:-- "A tropical disturbance is centred to the north of Lord Howe Island, and is…

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Weddings. Gale—rutherford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 6

Miss Marcia Rutherford, second daughter at Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Rutherford, of Uig Lodge, Point Piper, was married to Mr. Frederick Richardson Gale, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs…

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Southerly Gale in Tasman Sea

Evening News · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 10

THE following warning to shipping was issued by the weather Bureau to-day; A tropical disturbance. centred in the north of Lord Howe…

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British Coal Deadlock to Last Ditch Labor's Bitter Fight Against Mines Bill Storm in Commons London

Evening News · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 1

THE FINAL STAGE of the Coal Mines Bill in the House of Commons was reached to-night, and opened menacingly…

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Flood Waters

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 13

Mr. W. Maxwell, of Belmore-street, Dundas, complained that the accumulation of flood waters at his gateway caused considerable inconvenience. In damp…

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Flooded Pitch Staff Carelessness "No Malicious Intent" London

Evening News · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 7

THE M.C.C has issued a statement regarding the water on the Test wicket last Monday morning. THE COMMITTEE says it is…

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Accidental Flooded Test Wicket No Malice London

The Sun · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 1

Scotland Yard has concluded the investigations into the flooding of the Test match wicket at Lord's, says the "Daily Mail."…

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Heavy Rain Along the Coast Further Falls Likely

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 3

Rain was recorded over all coastal areas of New South wales yesterday also 'along the tablelands, on the north-west slopes,…

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A Storm at Sea

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 2

During the filming of "The Sea Beast," a Master Picture production due for early release and starring John Barrymore, it was necessary to…

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Involuntary Voyage. Native Canoes in Storm. (From a Correspondent.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 11

There appeared off the island of Vella Lavalla, in the British Solomons Group, recently (June 4), a large canoe whose strange appearance, unusual rig, and great dimensions…

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The Wicket at Lord's. Recent Flooding. London, July 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 15

The Marylebone Cricket Club has issued a statement regarding the water on the wicket on the secoud day of the recent test match at Lord's. It is satisfied that there was no…

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Recent Weddings Gale—rutherford

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 July 1926 · page 5

On Wednesday night June 30, at All Saints' Church, Woollahra, by Canon Langley, the wedding was solemnized of Frederick Richardson, eldest son of…

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The End of a Storm

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 July 1926 · page 3

The night was beautifully calm, the moon shone faintly, and a few clouds hung low on the horizon. I leaned back in my armchair on the deck of the big…

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Blew In—blew Out! The Gales That Raged Around the Abigails Die Down to a Zephyr Bessie Loses in Her First Court Breeze

Truth · Sunday 4 July 1926 · page 16

ERNIE ABIGAIL, junior, breathes more easily nowadays. After a protracted inquiry into the domestic affairs of the solicitor's son and his pretty actress wife, Magistrate Jennings came to the conclusion last Wednesday that Ernie junior was…

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Test Wicket Flooding Due to Careless Staff London

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 July 1926 · page 1

The Marylebone Cricket Club has issued a statement regarding the water on the wicket on the second day of the recent Test match at Lord's. It is…

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Floods Claim Many Victims in Serbia Belgrade

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 July 1926 · page 2

Disastrous floods in the lowlying districts have claimed many victims, and have done much damage. The Danube is higher than, for a century…

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Twenty Killed Express Derailed Sequel to Storm Danube in Flood LONDON, July 4

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 July 1926 · page 1

Disaster has followed in the wake of storms and floods in various parts of the Continent. A message from Paris states that…

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Storm and Flood Europe Is Deluged Paris Express Derailed 20 KILLED, 60 Injured Paris

The Labor Daily · Monday 5 July 1926 · page 1

Twenty people were killed end 60 injured through the derailing of the Havre-Paris Express, between Acheres and Poissy…

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