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Floods & storms, 1926

1,452 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 73

Weddings. Godfrey—Gale

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 45

A pretty wedding was solemnised, with Nuptial Mass, recently at St. Francis' Church, Paddington, Rev. Father Martin, O.F.M., officiating. The contracting parties…

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Week's News & Views in Heavy Rain America's Big Race a Youthful Winner

Evening News · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 12

Frank Lockhart, who is only is won the great Americans meter classic, the indianapells "[?]" the rishes meter race in the world…

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List to Port Heina in a Gale

The Sun · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 11

With a alight list to port, the Norwegian motor ship Heina proceeded to Snails Bay to-day. She entered port last night, from the Pacific coast of America, with 3,500,000…

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"Out of the Storm" When Water Main Burst

The Sun · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 11

The water main in Forest-road, Hurstville burst outside the Strand Picture Show to-day. A stream of water of considerable size ran down…

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Storm in a Tea-cup £10 Refused — £10 Subscribed Diplomatic President

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 14

"I am in charge of this meeting; and, until the members, by a majority vote, declare I am unfit for the position, I will continue to conduct the business in a proper manner."…

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Helped in the Flood Wagga Red Cross Wagga

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 4

The annual report of the Wagga branch of the Red Cross Society revalued a year of good work. During the disastrous flood in May, 1925, the…

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COBHAM. Delayed by Gale. Rough Seas and Rain. (Copyright-australian Press Association.) Bandar Abbas, July 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 15

I have been delayed at Bandar Abbas owing to rough sea. It is impossible to attempt to take off owing to the gigantic rollers running in the bay. Hope for…

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Plucky Cobham Fights with Gales

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 July 1926 · page 1

The following message was received by "The Sunday Times" yesterday from Mr. Alan Cobham, the gallant British airman, at Bundar Abbas (Persia), whose…

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Silver-lined Cloud a Deluge of Fortune Repaid Price

Truth · Sunday 18 July 1926 · page 2

HAD the Trial Stakes at Canterbury yesterday been a handicap, the Welkin gelding Cloud would have had to concede weight…

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Terrific Storm Flood and Fire Hongkong Damaged Premature Fireworks Hongkong

The Sun · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 1

A devastating storm broke over Hongkong at 2 o'clock this morning, accompanied by phenomenal rain and lightning. Many houses were…

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Storm-tossed. Barque C. B. Pedersen. Topsails Lost

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 11

The barque C. B. Pedersen, which has arrived in Sydney after a voyage of 105 days from Liverpool, encountered very rough weather off the Tasmanian coast…

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Severe Storm Six Chinese Killed Services Suspended Hongkong, July 19

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 1

There was a severe and prolonged thunder and rain storm last night and this morning. Many roads were flooded. Six…

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Lightning Hits Crackers Factory Avalanche From Hill Storm's Heavy Toll [?]

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 1

A SE[?]…

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Japanese Mob Storm Town 100 People Injured Police Powerless Troops Arrive Late Tokio

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 1

Details of yesterday[?]…

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In Ice Floes Forced to Flood Hold Fish Aboard Tramp Steamer's Trials

The Sun · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 18

Officers and men of the steamer Baron Murray, have had an eventful time 'during the last six months. They have been caught for…

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Gale Saves Money Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 1

THE powerful blasts of wind, which whistled round the northern heights of tho city this morning, accomplished what a Public Works…

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W.A. Floods Followed by Gale Woman Electrocuted Perth

The Sun · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 9

Rain still continues, and there are prospects of a heavy gale. Reports from the whole countryside indicate phenomenal floods. Much damage has…

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FLOODS. Western Australia. Districts Isolated. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 16

Reminiscent of the great floods of 1917 the south-western portion of Western Australia has been deluged with floods that have cut off the metropolitan area from the outlying…

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Danger of Flood Maitland's Plight ' West Maitland

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 5

Notwithstanding that West Maitland never Intended, from its low situation. Its liability to serious and disastrous Inundation, and its rich…

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Big Floods in W.A. Railways Washed Away Bridges Disappear Homes Abandoned Perth

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 1

Everywhere m the [?] are threatening. Such sights never before have been presented. Amazing…

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