FLOOD CONCERN.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 37, 13 February 1929, Page 7

FLOOD CONCERN.

Mail Train Nearly Runs Into

Landslide.

TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION LEFT. (Received 11 a.m.) SYDNEY, this day. While the flo<xl waters on the north coast were receding torrential rains fell on the south coast causing grave concern. The Kempsey mail train had a narrow escape when it nearly ran into a landslide, blocking the line near Gloucester.

The police are informed that heavy floods are rushing towards Windsor. An earlier message stated that rain influences along the coast were moderating and the rain was extending inland to the parched western areas. There H a trail of destruction right along the north coast of New South' Wales.

Cattle, crops and furniture have been washed out to sea. Drowned cattle are turning down the Manning River at Taree four abreast. The Government i» doing its best to aid the farmers and settlers.

The police are rendering great assistance in rescuing human lives and live stork.

The Hawkesbury River is heavily flooded and is now 20 feet above the summer level. Settlors along the banks have been warned to take care of themselves.