Violent Storm. Havoc in Adelaide. Many Buildings Damaged. Adelaide
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 11
A severe storm which struck Adelaide at 4.40 p.m. to-day did considerable damage of minor kinds, such as unroofing small buildings, blowing hoardings down, and breaking…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Emu Gravel Lower Profit Effect of Flood
Evening News · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 4
For the six months ended June 30 the Emu and Prospect Gravel and Road Metal Co, Ltd., made a profit of £5211. as against £5532 for the previous period…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mr. John Gale
The Methodist · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 7
John Gale was born in Cornwall, England, on 17th April, 1831. Early in life he moved, with his parents, to Monmouthshire, Wales, where he…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cholera Rages After Floods Many Die in India Calcutta
Evening News · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 1
THOUSANDS of pa[?] are fleeing from Middle and Upper Mind. where the ravages of chulers, following flood, are…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →India. Floods and Disease Panic-stricken Flight. Deputy Mayor's Heroism. Calcutta, Aug. l6
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 15
Thousands of panic-striken refugees are fleeing from the middle and upper Sind, where the ravages of Cholera, following the floods, are taking heavy toll of life. More than…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Where the Timber Storm Broke
The Sun · Sunday 18 August 1929 · page 1
Months of demonstration and counter-demonstration have marked the timber dispute. Smouldering fires of resentment on the part of strikers towards Volunteers and police leapt into sudden flame yesterday. A few words a blow, and then in an instant a street filled with fighting, cursing, men and screaming women. Police batons flashed and "Black Marias" appeared as though by magic. Fourteen arrests were made. Sore heads, ullered counsels of dispersals, and the trouble was over. This picture Was taken just before the trouble started yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Govt. to Act-- Sequel to Glebe Strikers' Riot Storm Breaks Ministers Review Crisis Jeering Women
The Sun · Sunday 18 August 1929 · page 1
A storm which has been brewing for weeks broke like a cloudburst yesterday, when timber strikers and police clashed near Hudson's Timber Yards, Glebe. With a crowd of women hooting and urging the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Maheno in Gale
Evening News · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 7
A wireless message from the [?] to-day stated that the vessel [?] arrive at Sydney to-morrow afternoon bad weather having tet[?]ded her…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 12
[By radio from Captain F. D. Pletcher, master of the steamer Junee, which is searching the Southern Ocean for the missing Danish ship Kobenhavn] AT SEA, Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Road Blocked Rising Flood Waters Pity the Snakes Albury
The Sun · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 14
Following the recent rain, and the damaging back of water by the Hume Weir, the Bethanga-road, over the Mitta River flats is submerged…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Road Submerged. Mitta River Flood. Stock-owners Anxious. Albury
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 August 1929 · page 11
Following the recent rains and the damming back of water by the Hume Weir the Bethanga-road over the Mitta River flats is now submerged. Motorists experienced…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Dash for Life Mighty Indus in Flood Ice Dam Bursts R. A. F. Patrols in Danger Zone Calcutta
The Sun · Tuesday 20 August 1929 · page 1
Owing to the bursting of the Shyok glacier, the Indus: one of the great river of Asia is pouring down in flood through the kashmir reaches. There are great precautionary activities in the Punjab and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Storm Warning
Evening News · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 10
The following storm warning was issued by Mr. Mares to-day:—"Associated with a rapidly-falling [?] at Sydney. indications favor the development…
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The Sun · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 14
Light rain fell generally over the State yesterday, and there were some moderate falls in places. It was still raining over part of the eastern half of the State this morning. A strong westerly gale of 56. m.p.h. struck Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →He Flew Away But Left a Storm Behind Him Goulburn Aroused Demands Apology and Payment Goulburn
Evening News · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 9
A VISITING pilot, forced by unfavorable weather conditions to stay in Goulburn overnight, was given accommodation for his 'plane in the local club's hangar and repaid the courtesy by damaging the doors, and "borrowing"…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Storm Over Reparations Reaches the Teacup Stage Briand Pleased Delegates Have Private Chat "We Understand" Seeking a Closer Viewpoint the Hague
Evening News · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 1
"WE had a nice cup of tea—no lightning, no thunder, no earthquake—and the conference continues. I understand Mr. Snowden and he understands me." The French Premier, M. Briand, smiling broadly, made…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Weir Water Up Flood Level Farms Submerged Albury
Evening News · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 11
WATER impounded by the Hume Weir continues to rise and extend up the valleys of the Mitta and Murray rivers. The level of the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Fierce Gale. Shipping at Standstill. Wellington (N.z.)
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 August 1929 · page 11
A fierce southerly gale, accompanied by heavy rain, has been sweeping Wellington and the Cook Strait area for the past 36 hours, and to-night it shows no sign of…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →John Brown Case House Sat Till Daybreak Midnight Storm Bitter Attack on Theodore Canberra
Evening News · Thursday 22 August 1929 · page 9
AFTER an all-night sitting, which lasted until 7.30 a.m., the Government emerged victorious from the vote on the censure motion in connection with the withdrawal of the prosecution against John Brown…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Indian Province Ravaged. Cholera, Floods, and Pests. Calcutta, Aug. 21
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 August 1929 · page 12
The Sind district, which has been devastated by floods and ravaged by cholera, is now faced with a new peril. Swarms of locusts are appearing and laying…
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