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The similarity of the typhoon that affected Hong Kong in 1937 to 'Wanda' in 1962 has been referred to in other publications. It may be of interest… read more

Lowest barometer reading 29inch = 969 mbar, corresponding to a wind speed of about 170km/h.

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Max wind speed: 
Deaths: 2,000+ (source, see p.74)

Contemporary reports of the typhoon:

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Total Rainfall: 33".11 = 840 mm (in two days) with maximum hourly rainfall of 3.35" = 85 mm.

Dozens of landslides occurred, the severest damages were at the Albany Nullah and the Glenealy… read more

The visit was scheduled to start on Monday, 31st of March, 1890. On this occasion, a “Public and Bank Holiday” was declared. … read more

52. Jubilee Celebrations:- Numerous public buildings and structures, including the Clock Tower, Queen’s Statue, Government House, Central Market, Queen’s College and… read more

Li Hongzhang (李鴻章) was the most famous minster in the final years of the Qing dynasty. He was one of the people who saved the Qing dynasty by suppressing the Taiping Rebellion. After the signing… read more

41. The following is a copy of the report on the damaging typhoon which occurred on the night of November 9th-10th :

81. Coronation Celebrations: - Arrangements were made for illuminating a number of the principal Public Buildings, including the Queen’s Statue, on the occasion of the Coronation of Their… read more

Max wind speed: 
Deaths: about 15,000

Source:

• Deaths from Table 2.6 in http://www.hko.gov.hk/… read more

Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught accompanied by Princess Patricia visited the Colony, arriving on the 6th and departing again on the 10th February. More details… read more

The Report on the Typhoon of 27-28 July 1908 can be read here

As the photo is a copyright item, I attach the link instead.

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From: The Prince of Wales' Eastern Book

A PICTORIAL RECORD OF THE VOYAGES OF H.M.S. "RENOWN", 1921— 1922

Fog lay… read more

Unlike in Singapore, Einstein did not give any public appearance in Hong Kong 102 years ago. He
  ... had resolutely "washed out" all public engagements and merely wanted to come ashore… read more

Max wind speed: 
Deaths: 100

Source:

• Deaths from Table 2.6 in http://www.hko.gov.hk/publica/… read more

Total rainfall: 534.1mm, with maximum rainfalls of 100.7mm in 1-hour, 430.6mm in 6-hours, and 526.7mm in 12-hours.
Deaths: Appx 7

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Max wind speed: 98 km/h , gusts 187 km/h

Deaths: 15

Injured: 22

Source: http://www.hko.gov.hk/publica/… read more

Max wind speed: ?
Deaths: ?

David has asked me to resurrect the photo of the damage to the house of my uncle, Leslie Warren and his family at 19 Broadwood Road caused by the… read more