FLOODS IN N.S.W.

Grey River Argus, 19 May 1943, Page 1

FLOODS IN N.S.W.

SYDNEY, May 18. Gales and torrential rain have caused flooding and heavy damage over a large section of New South Wales. The rain was the heaviest for years, nearly 24 inches falling in some parts. Tremendous seas pounded the coast. It is estimated that sufficient rain fell in the catchment area to supply Sydney with water for .at least five dry, years. Hundreds of homes were damaged in the city and suburbs. Many roofs were blown off and the rain poured in, ruining furnishings. The fire brigades have been busy pumping out flooded basements in city stores. Thousands of tons of vegetables, have been destroyed, but the rain is expected to mean an early increase in milk and butter supplies.