Gale Kills Five 104 Miles an Hour Record British Blow Trail of Wrecked Homes London
Evening News · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 1
FIVE lives were lost and several people were injured in the great gale which swept over Britain on Friday night. The gale, which continued intermittently, but with decreasing violence, until yesterday afternoon, was one of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In a Few Seconds Three Cities Wrecked Wind and Red Rain Cyclone in W. Aust. Perth
The Labor Daily · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 1
ALTHOUGH it lasted but a few minutes, a cyclone which swept through Kalgoorlie, Coolgardio and Boulder City about 2.30 p.m. on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Many Die in Gale Wind at 70 M.P.H. Avalanches Children Eaten by Wolves Europe Swept London
The Labor Daily · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 1
WIDESPREAD loss of life and damage have been caused by storms which are sweeping over Europe…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Whole of Europe Swept by Terrific Gale Fishing Boats Founder, Houses Unroofed, Train and 'Phone Services Disorganised Heavy Falls of Snow and Hail London
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 4
Europe has been swept by a terrific gale, causing a number of deaths and heavy damage to property. The death roll in Britain is expected to total 10, and includes the crews of three fishing boats which foundered…
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The Sun · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 1
England has been swept by terrific gales and further floods are threatened. The photo shows Grosvenor-street, Westminster, after the recent record flood, when boats were washed into the street, and wood blocks from the road were lifted, completely stopping traffic along the Thames embankment…
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Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 9
THE acting State Meteorologist, Mr. Timcke, said to-day that a cyclone, reports about which had been delayed, was…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Gales in Britain. Steamer Founders. Air Services Maintained. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Feb. 12
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 11
The great gale which swept over Britain on Friday night and continued intermittently, but with decreasing violence, until yesterday afternoon, was one of the worst ever…
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The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 25
A concerted attempt by members of the newly-formed Greyhound Owners and Trainers' Association to gain control of the National Coursing…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →Adrift on Ice-floe 600 People Fishermen and Nurses Result of Big Gale Riga
The Labor Daily · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 5
ABOUT 600 people, comprising fisherman and hospital nurses, are adrift on a gigantic ice floe in the Cult of Finland…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Unemployed Storm Town Hall Trouble Over City Council Eviction Order March of 400 MEN
The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 5
Because one of them had been threatened with eviction from a house in Oxford Street, rented from the City Council, about 400…
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Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 4
[?] heavy rain fell throughout the southern suburbs last night and [?] to-day. Streets in several suburbs were under-water, gu[?] overflowed, and…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 14
During the January floods the Tower of London was flooded by the overflow the Thames. The picture shows the Moat flooded as in historic times against bombardment…
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The Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 20
"WAIT TILL THE TRAM ROLLS BY" The trap near St. Mary's Cathedral, where the kerb and tramrails converge to the ever constant danger of traffic. BOWLING ROUND THE WORLD.-- The New Zealand team which arrived by the Ulimaroa this morning, [?]el Mr. J. W. Hardley, (president and manager). After playing the various…
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The Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 11
Two feet of water lay on the tram track on the Ultimo-road, under the Darling Harbor bridge, this morning. The cars were diverted via…
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The Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 11
The express from Sydney to Broken Hill was held up at Ivanhoe last night owing to the rains. Thirty chains of line were under…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Floods in North? More Heavy Falls Expected State Drenched Stifled City; Humidity 98 Per Cent
The Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 11
Sydney, in common with most other parts of the State, now has a better appreciation of what an authentic monsoon is like. Almost every climatic characteristic of the tropical…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Cyclone Moves Inland
The Sun · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 11
The cyclone has lost a considerable amount of its energy and has moved inland from the North Coast. Rough weather remains…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Armidale Deluge Houses Flooded Gas Supply Cut Off Armidale
Evening News · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 9
ONE of the biggest floods experienced in Armidale occurred last night several residents having to leave their homes. Owing to the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Australians Leave for New Zealand Amidst Heavy Rain and Wind
Referee · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 13
Rain is lucky (they say). If so, there should be plenty of luck associated with the cricket tour of Victor Richardson and his henchmen, who…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Floods, Gales Cause Widespread Damage Armidale Inundated Houses, Sheds, Trees Blown Down
The Sun · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 11
Floods and gales occurring in such widely separated parts of the State as Armidale, Tweed Heads find Bellingen, yesterday caused damage totalling many thousands of pounds. At Armidale the floods were the most destructive in the…
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