GALE ON N S.W. COAST.
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(by electric telegraph.—copyright)
Sydney, April 4. A SOUTHERLY gale, with blinding rain, and a rough sea, prevails along the coast. The barque, Regent Murray, from Adelaide, reached Newcastle disabled, and grounded in a dangerous position on entering the harbour. A lifeboat rescued the crow.
The gale increased to hurricane force this afternoon. The La Perouse telegraph line was blown down. The gale also played havoc with the military encampment, one man being injured by the falling of a tent. The weather is moderating tonight. The Regent Murray was in charge of a tug at the time of the disaster. The gale lifted her over the wreck of the Wendouree on the oyster bank, and the wreck penetrating her hull she rapidly filled. Tho lifeboat had a difficult task in rescuing the crew. (Received April 5, 1.20 p.m.). Sydney, April 5. Rain has ceased and the gale abated, but the sea is still rough. The gale at its height registered 71 miles per hour. Considerable damage has been done to property.
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Waikato Argus, Volume VI, Issue 418, 6 April 1899, Page 2
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178GALE ON N S.W. COAST. Waikato Argus, Volume VI, Issue 418, 6 April 1899, Page 2
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