Thaw Sets in with the New Year But Many Homes Are Still in Danger Floods Feared London
A general thaw set in throughout England at the commencement of the new year, after the country had been snowbound for a week…
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DISMASTED E. R. STERLING Delayed by Gales LONDON
Storms are delaying the arrival of the six-masted barquentine E. R. Sterling, which is in tow of the tug Indus. She was last reported in lat. 33.9 north,…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →Appalling Distress in Flood Swept England Slum Dwellers Suffer Rivers Rise and Deluge Many Houses Perilous Refuge London
IN the South of Yorkshire, floods, following the great thaw, fire so heavy that people are isolated on roofs and in the upper floors of their houses--precarious refuge if the waters rise any higher. Practically the whole of England is under water…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bridge Collapses British Storm Effect London
From all parts of the country continue to come reports of damage and difficulties caused by the floods, which followed the recent blizzard…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →McDONALD'S Pair Rock Gale and Tallimba Show to Advantage at Richmond
E. L. McDonald, who continues to enjoy a splendid "trot" at Sydney trotting meetings, was again conspicuous at Richmond on Thursday,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Heavy Floods. Follow the Thaw. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Jan. 2
Floods, which are reportod from all parts, of the country are regarded by the motoring associations as being as bad as the previous [?]nowdrifts. The Royal Automobile Club and…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →As Flood Rises, Londoners Toke to Upper Floors Anxious Night Miles of Country Submerged Railway Bridge Crashes London
The floods are now general throughout the South of England, miles of country being submerged. The inhabitants of some of the London suburbs spent an anxious night. Extraordinary scenes occurred…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Many Die in U.S. Blizzards: Half of England Flooded Freezing Temperatures Cause 40 DEATHS American Relief Organisations Working Hard to Alleviate Distress Over Wide Area Roll of Dead Mounting Hourly New York
Zero temperatures are prevalent throughout the eastern half of the United States, with no change at present in sight. Relief organisations are expending their maximum…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Changte Meets Gale Pilot Overcarried
Stormy weather encountered after leaving Brisbane delayed the Australian Oriental liner Changte on the run from the East, aud she was several hours late in making port yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →Stayed in Port Dupleix Missed Cyclone Wireless Warning
Warned by wireless of a cyclone in the Pacific, the French steamer Dupleix remained in the bay at Noumea for two and a half days, waiting for the…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Heavy City Storm More Showers? Damage in Country
ACOOMPANIED by heavy rain, a thundersteam broke over the city shortly after 2 o'clock this afternoon. Throughout the day…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Violent Storms. In the Country. Great Damage by Hail. Goulburn
Between 1.30 and 2 o'clock this afternoon a phenomenal thunderstorm, accompanied by hall, passed over Goulburn. Tho rain flooded Auburn-street In n foiv minutes, the water…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Rain--wind So This Is Summer ! Storm in City
Dark, heavy clouds rolled over the city --a hot, dry wind danced its merry way through the streets. --the Dust Imp scurried along…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Terrific Storm Hail Flattens Crops All Windows Broken Orange
The heaviest hailstorm ever experienced in the Spring Hill and Huntley districts, occurred at noon to-day. Extensive damage was done to crops and…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →'Ware Storm N.z. Fliers See Mares Adjusting Wireless Mechanics Busy
With the exception of the wireless, all is in readiness for the commencement of the flight to New Zealand by the Ryan…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Intrepid Airmen Prepare for Great Flight Across Tasman Adventuring on Dangerous Sea to Prove That New Zealand Is Accessible to Commerce and Foes Gales on Ocean May Hold Trip Up for Weeks--otherwise They Will Leave on Saturday Special Reports to Guide Them Richmond
IT is possible that the "Ao-te-a-Roa" will hop off from the aerodrome here on Saturday for New Zealand. Final preparations are being made, and the weather is being anxiously watched. It has not yet been decided which of the three New Zealanders--…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Marooned River Bursts English Floods Homes Isolated London
AS a result of the river Darenth bursting its banks to-day, come of the streets in Dartford, Kent, are four feet under…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Flooded England. Strange Scenes. London, Jan. 4
extraordinary scenes continuo to be witbessed in the flooded parts of England. Hundreds of homes are surrounded by water, and long stretches of roads and raliway tracks…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Thames Rises Arm Bursts Banks Dartford Flooded Water Enters 200 Homes London
The river Darent suddenly burst its banks at Dartford, Kent, last night and to-day there were four feet of water in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Floods Invade London Ships Swept Away People on Housetops Rivers Still Rising London
THE Thames is still rising as a result of the great thaw, and big areas of country have been inundated…
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