Last Night's Storm Hits Sydney and Suburbs
A severe local storm swept Sydney and surrounding suburbs for two to three hours last evening. Lightning flashed across the metropolis with vivid zigzags, and hail caused ground crusts in several areas. Petersham and Bankstown saw heavy hail with flash flooding while Wentworthville recorded minimal rain and Parramatta about half an inch.
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Storm details from Sydney weather expert report
Mr Wilson of the Commonwealth Weather Bureau described a highly local storm centered on the metropolitan area. He noted heavy rain in Mosman and North Sydney with a 215 point total, strong winds up to 41 miles per hour from the east, vivid lightning, and thick hail at several suburbs, marking an unusually intense event for the season.
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Darling
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New South Wales
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Stanmore
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Damage at Petersham from severe hailstorm and floods
In the suburbs damage at Petersham is described as the heaviest hailstorm in years with 20 minutes of blinding rain. Gutters and downpipes were blocked, water entered roofs and ceilings, and the Livingstone Hotel at New Canterbury Road suffered notable damage. Roofs and walls show widespread impact with repairs estimated at £300. Police and railway areas report flooded tracks and debris after the storm.
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Livingstone Hotel
New Canterberyrd
Amt Om
Severe hail and wind flood Sydney suburbs report
Storms across Sydney's eastern and northern suburbs caused heavy hail piling up to three feet in places, with downpours, fallen telegraph lines, and damaged roofs. Petersham, North Sydney, Willoughby, and Gordon experienced intense hail pockets and railway disruptions while residents cleared debris and gardens suffered extensive damage.
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Terrepia
Parramatts
Paddington
Waverley
Randwick
Peterstam
North Sydney
Willoughby
Milson’s Point
Hornsby
Pyzable
PF. Butler
Telegraph Road
Korangal Shire
Wiliam-street
Gordon
Kiflara
Manly
Storm damages telephone telegraph system widespread
A Sydney area storm disrupted telephone and telegraph services as lightning struck hundreds of wires. Lightning arrestors limited damage. fuses blew but spare parts and crews are restoring lines. Six northern telegraph routes were interrupted. restoration efforts continue with available crews and equipment.
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New Fusca
Evening News
J. Y. Nelson
Chine Electrician
Post and Telegraph Service
New South Wales
Coneldersit
Rydend Dural
Newcastle
Melbourne
Una
Storm disrupts telegraph and telephone service lines
In the center of the storm a lot of damage occurred to lines and instruments as telegraph and telephone services were disrupted. Authorities rushed crews to restore service, with all available men deployed to minimize subscriber inconvenience and speed repairs.
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Otlock
Rainfall report from catchment area shows no damage
Holmer, secretary of the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Bewerare, states rainfall at multiple stations for the 24 hours ending 9 am today. Water storage behind the Cataract Dam stands at 16.72 feet with 4382 million gallons stored. No damage reported to sewerage works or Board premises despite heavy storms.
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Catarat
A Thunderous Ice Storm Terrifies Camperdown Town
A Camperdown resident described a sudden rush of wind and a heavy hailstorm that left streets blanketed in ice several feet deep. Residents shovel hazards, roofs and roots, while youths throw hail balls and ice chunks at pedestrians. Thunderlike flashes and loud thunder followed as town workers cleared pits and damaged galvanised tools. no major property damage reported, though hail pierced a roof and even struck a police officer.
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Tully
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Root
Nature Study Lecture At Patriotic Club Sparks Interest
Dr. Dixom delivered a nature study lecture at the Woman's Patriotic Club focusing on an educational slide show from the American Museum of Natural History New York. The demonstration used lantern slides to vividly display birds animals plants and landscapes including Vesuvius Niagara Falls and the North Atlantic to foster geographic and scientific knowledge among attendees.
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American Muscus of Natural History
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League of Great Britain
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North Atlantic
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Canada
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Los Angeles
Street Letter Writers Across Continents Cited
A fragment notes public letter writers squatting at street corners in Cairo and Portugal, earning 200 rels per letter and reader fees. The piece cites an article in a journal comparing superstition against literacy and civilization near the famed port city.
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Portugal
Opatio
Tow and Goontry Journal
Ught
Ube
Eld
Cycling event and club notes from Howobush and surrounding area
The article reports on upcoming cycling competitions in Howobush and nearby towns with heats and potential exports of bicycles. It mentions the Eastern Returns Club, a belt tournament in Be eivh Tans, and a free miles event at the Rite Reno Cour with multiple riders named, including J. Agen and W. Wort.
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Tarra
de Fastraye
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Busoni
Handlwag
Jilly
Reno Cour
Dunlop
J Angen
W. Wort
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A. Willetia
Cricket resolution limits winter matches in New South Wales
In a NSW cricket meeting a motion was moved to ban certain players from winter season matches, citing concerns tied to administration. Mr Floshinn argued the Lithgow dispute is not industrial in nature, and the record notes illnesses and general turmoil surrounding the Dorchester area in 1864.
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Aymatnyrs
Tragic Bicycle Crash Kills Boy in Melbourne Street
A six year old Mexican boy died after a car or tram struck him and dragged his body under wheels near a piano delivery, leading to a scene of panic. Witnesses say a nurse accompanying the child collapsed as the tragedy unfolded. Police and ambulance rushed to the scene and the boy was taken to the Children's Hospital in critical condition.
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Seciaene
Fromewick
Melbourne
Williem
Rts
Parra Ak
Children's Hospital
Local Labor Bodies Plan deputation over new political discussion ban
Lithgow and Sydney unions plan joint deputation to the Premier in response to new Chief Commissioner restrictions preventing employees from publicly discussing or promoting political movements. The move signals collective protest and labor solidarity amid regulatory tightens.
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