Gale Lashes Coast Fighting Storm Ships Run Late
Most of the New South Wales coast was lashed today by a south-easterly gale, which sent coasters running…
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Heavy Rain, Rivers Up in Queensland Brisbane
Farmers and graziers are happy as rain up to three inches has fallen over the greater part of the State. The rain seems certain to continue…
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Further general rain occurred yesterday in central and north-western parts of the State…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →When Storm Hits 18-Footer
YESTERDAY'S STORM over Sydney Harbor. In this colorful picture, the world's champion 18-footer, Taree, is already in the grip of a squall. The crew is stowing the mainsail, hoping to run under the jib. But the picture below shows…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →10 Hours' Ordeal Adrift In Storm
ADRIFT in a disabled 24ft. launch in a strong southerly, two men had a nightmare experience off…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Daily Feature Strips and Stories Jim Gale All-Australian Story Strip
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Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rain Falls Inland. North Areas Benefit. Best Since June. Storm Over Sydney
The best rains since last June have fallen during the past 48 hours over an extensive area in northern New South Wales. The falls in many…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Sinking of Ship in Gale Feared. Bodies Washed Ashore. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Jan. 26
The discovery yesterday of a body under the [?]ffs near St. Ives (Cornwall) has led to [?]s that the 3,221-ton steamer Wilston, of Glasgow, sank with her crew of 31 in Sunday night's…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Rain Benefits Big Area Good in North-west Light in Riverina Cyclone May Bring Heavy Falls To Coast
Steady rain, which, in two cases, exceeded three inches during the past 24 hours, continued to fall over a wide area of the State today. The Riverina rain, however, was light and in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Girls Send Flood Of Gifts To Knitting Seamen
Skein after skein of knitting wool, books of knitting instructions, and patterns for garments, have been pouring into the offices of the agents for the British freighter Trewellard, now in port…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Severe Floods in S. Australia Adelaide
The far north is experiencing the biggest floods it has known for years, and railway and telegraph services are disorganised…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Floods Soon After Widespread Downpour
Floods on the coast may follow the rain which yesterday began to break the long drought in the north-west on the State…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gale Stops Ocean Race
THE ocean yacht race to Port Kembla, which was to have started at 12.5 this morning, has been…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Gales, Showers Predicted For Today
"Weather conditions in Sydney for the weekend and for the Anniversary holiday on Monday are not promising." "The present gale winds and rough seas are likely to last over…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Snow, Gale Havoc in Britain London
THOUSANDS of sheep and cattle have been drowned in the worst weather that Britain has known for 20 years…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ships Late Gale And Rain Not Gone Yet
A continuance of the south-easterly gale while delayed shipping on the N.S.W. coast yesterday is predicted by the State Meteorologist, Mr. Mares…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Haystacks, Tents, Trees Go In Gale JUNEE
Six postal line gangers had remarkable experiences today in a tornado which swept their tent away…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Waves Buffet Shipping Gale Blowing Steadily From South-East
A south-easterly gale is lashing the coast, and rough seas are hampering shipping. Some vessels are running late; others have had to take shelter. The gale blew throughout the night…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Daily Feature Strips and Stories Jim Gale All-Australian Story Strip
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Continued on Trove, page 6 →Airliner Lands on Beach. Forced Down by Storm. Bathers Signal with Towels. Brisbane
Terrific winds between Double Island Point and Maryborough this afternoon caused Captain J. Pollock, pilot of the Airlines of Australia Dragon Rapide to…
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