Heavy Rain in Western Australia. Perth
Torrential rains fell in the Kimberley district in the 24 hours, which ended at 8 a.m. to-day. At Broome 12 inches were recorded, at Derby 10 inches, and at Lagrange seven…
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Havoc Wrought During the Cyclone Which Struck Narromine Late on Monday Afternoon
The wrecked Roman Catholic church, the steel bell tower of which was completely twisted out of shape. It is doubtful whether £50,000 will cover the damage done in the town. This picture shows the collapsed wall and verandah awning of the Western Stores. Lightning or a fireball is believed to have caused the damage here and at the Roman Catholic church…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Heavy Rain at Broome. Perth
Following a "willy willy" in the north-west, 560 points of rain fell in Broome to 8 a.m. to-day, making a total of 19½ inches in three days. Considerable damage has been done…
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Heavy thunderstorms have occurred in several districts. At Toogoolawah this afternoon large hall and heavy rain fell, and a severe wind uprooted large trees. At…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Change Rain & Gales Many Portents Cold Night Likely
AN intense storm disturbance over south-eastern Australia, presages strong northerly winds to gales, followed by unsettled…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →When Tornado Hit Narromine Short, Sharp Storm Town and district Suffered
THE effects of the tornado in and around Narromine must be seen to be appreciated. Though of brief duration, the storm was of terriffic force…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →CYCLONE. Gales on Coast
A severe cyclonic disturbance was yesterday operating over New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. Warnings were issued to shipping last night predicting strong northerly gales in…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The Narromine Church Seriously Damaged in Cyclone Appeal for Help
As our readers know through the daily press the Narromine Church suffered great damage in the recent cyclone, which swept over that town. The minister, Rev. J. W. Spencer, writes as we go to…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Night Landings Made Easy by New Floodlight
These two aeroplanes are shown just after landing on the Camden (U.S.A.) Aerodrome, in the glare of the new 5,000,000 candle-power floodlight…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Fireballs Put Out Lights Tropic Storm Hits City
Swooping down with tropical fury last night, a violent thunderstorm struck the city, lightning flashes and fireballs…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →00, That Man Lang! Melbourne's Moments of Mass Megalomania Foolish Storm of Abuse
PREMIER "JACK" LANG in New South Wales and "That Man Lang" in Melbourne, are two totally different characters. The Melbourne people and newspapers make it so. IN the Southern capital they seem to think of nothing else but…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Action Urged in Interests of Motherhood Article on Birth Control Arouses Storm of Comment
THE article published in last Sunday's "Truth" on the question of Birth Control has aroused a storm of comment among feminists, many of whom have complimented this paper on the outspoken theories advanced…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Jim Craig In "Come-Back" Storm in the Air Nominates As Delegate W.S. LEAGUE
Fireworks are expected in the Western Suburbs Rugby League Club. Players are allegedly…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Bounteous Rain. Wide Area Benefits. Fierce Storm at Sydney
Bounteous rain during the week-end over a wide area of New South Wales ended a dry spell which had been almost unbroken since Christmas Day. It was associated with a cool…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Cool Change. Heavy Rain in West
A remarkable feature of the tropical depression which brought widespread rain to New South Wales during the week-end and again yesterday was the way in which the prevailing…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Cyclone Havoc at Narromine
A cyclone of extraordinary violence swept over central-western New South Wales on Monday of last Week. It hit Narromine late in the afternoon, and in a short time did damage to the extent of at least £50,000. Considering how many buildings collapsed and how many roofs were blown about like paper, it is remarkable that no lives were lost. In addition to the havoc illustrated on this page, severe damage was done to the Methodist Church, the Imperial, Federal, and Courthouse hotels, the Town Hall, the public…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →When the Storm Struck Short Story
"STAND clear, please!" At the command the crowd on the railway-station platform moved back. Halfway down the train a light swung; the whistle answered, the great…
Continued on Trove, page 43 →More Rain on the Way Possibilities of a Cyclone General Falls
Rain is expected by the Weather Bureau to-day throughout the State, with the exception of the far north-west…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fireworks at Q.C.U. MEETING Ipswich Delegates Storm Centre
EASILY the best-attended and most exciting annual meeting for years of the Queensland Cyclists' Union, was held in Brisbane last week…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Racehorses Injured. New Zealand Steamer in Storm. Wellington (N.z.)
The southern portion of the North Island is being swept by a heavy southerly storm and driving rain. The Wellington-Picton ferry steamer had a tempestuous passage and…
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