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Floods & storms, 1926

1,452 stories in Sydney's papers · page 67 of 73

Mild and Moderate Boxing Affray Tyncke Outpoints McGALE Through Twenty Weary Rounds

Referee · Wednesday 8 December 1926 · page 10

There was little exhilarating about the first Australian appearance, of Ernest Tyncke, the Belgian boxer reputed to possess a mighty punch. Ho got the decision rightly over Frisco McGalc, tho negro lighter, on Saturday night, at the Sydney Stadium. Tyncke, who has the appearance…

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N.Z. DISASTER Flooding the Mine Smoke and Gas Fumes Wellington (N.z.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 December 1926 · page 1

Men who were erecting a pump at the mouth of the air shaft of the Dobson Mine, where three men were killed and six entombed, had a thrilling…

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Flooded Room Traveller to Pay

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 December 1926 · page 7

A novel action was tried before Judge Cohen in the District Court yesterday, when the Hotel Sydney, Ltd., of Hay Street, city, sued J. H…

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Chats in the Home Circle Out of the Storm

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 December 1926 · page 8

Out of the storm I come, With wet, bedraggled breast; With every feeling numb, Except desire for rest!…

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Flooded Rivers in N.Z. Wellington (N.z.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 December 1926 · page 5

Heavy rain yesterday flooded the rivers on both sides of the Alps, delaying the express from Greymouth to Christchurch for three hours. The…

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Storms in the Country. Extensive Damage. Wheat Crops Suffer

The Land · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 15

Wagga, Monday.—Sunday's storm did considerable damage through the Downside, and Marrar Road districts to Ganmain. The storm also…

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Flooding the Carburetter. a Harmful Practice

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 17

The average driver, when his engine refuses to start easily, gets into the bad habit of flooding the carburettor. This is not only dangerous,…

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Battle Fleet Shelters Mediterranean Gales Gibraltar

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 5

SEVERE storms have been raging in the Mediterranean since Tuesday. The British battle fleet was forced to seek shelter…

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Short Story in Two Parts....Part 2. The Storm

The World's News · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 24

"WHO'S there?" he called, and rappet violently. There was no reply. He thrust his su[?]der against the door, and the lock tore…

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Shipping Devastated by Gale Two 'Planes Sunk Pacific Coast Swept Los Angeles

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 5

TWO Navy observation bombing 'planes were sunk, two lives were lost, and great damage was done to ships under all…

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The Letter-bag Gundagai Flood a Native's Heroism an Incident of 1852 To the Editor

Evening News · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 4

SIR—An article in the "News" by Mr. W. Freeme, entitled "Birth of Gundagai, and the Flood of 1832," prompts me to give an [?]ance of a great act of bravery…

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Flooding the Carburettor Help for the Motorist

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 December 1926 · page 4

THE great majority of motor drivers flood the carburettor at one time or another to ensure an easy start…

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Storm Damage Gales in North Heavy Rain at Brisbane Brisbane

The Sun · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 5

Cyclonic storms with gales, in some cases, of hurricane force, were experienced in the south-eastern portion of the State yesterday…

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Eden's Terror Gale and Fire Many Fighters Burnt Eden

The Sun · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 15

Residents of the outskirts of Eden are gradually recovering from the trying experiences of "Red Friday." The flames came on the town like thunder…

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67 Drown Chilean Disaster Storm Sinks Transport London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 18

During a violent storm at Lota, Chile, on Sunday, the Chilean transport Aruco was sunk. Of the crew of 96 men, 67 were…

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Vessel Sinks 67 Drowned Violent Storm Buenos Ayres, Mon., Dec. 13

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 1

A shipping disaster with great loss of life is reported on the coast of Chile. Sixty-seven men of a crew of…

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The Ominous Calm Before Labor Storm Contestants Trimming Sails May Yet Run on Election Shoal Admiral Lang: Pirate King Goodin

Evening News · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 10

SURFACE indications are that peace has been restored to the State Labor Movement, but under currents make clear the fact that it is a case of the calm before the storm. Early in the New Year, if not sooner,…

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Country News. Gale Destroys Crops. Lockhart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 December 1926 · page 18

Roports from district farmers indicate that Friday's gale deprived them of a large proportion of their crops. Messrs. Collasch Bros., Milbrulong, estimate that they lost 1000 bags…

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Cyclone at Alexandria Seven Are Killed Picture Show Caves in Cairo

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 December 1926 · page 1

SEVEN fatalities are reported from Alexandria as the result of a phenomenal gale in the South-east…

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Gundagai Flood Hero

Evening News · Wednesday 15 December 1926 · page 12

Sir,—J. H. refers (E.N. [?]) to the great bravery of an aboriginal named Jackey Morley, who is reputed to have saved the lives of fourteen people in his bark canon during the…

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