Sydney Gets Five Years ' Rain In Few Hours
(Rec. 11.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. Gales and torrential rain caused flooding and heavy damage over a large section of New South "Wales. The rain was the heaviest for years, nearly 24in. falling in some parts. Tremendous seas pounded the coast. . „,, It is estimated that sufficient ram fell in the catchment area to supply Sydney with water for at least .five dry years. Hundreds of homes were damaged in the citv and suburbs. Many roofs were blown off and rain poured in, ruining furnishings. 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.
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Northern Advocate, 18 May 1943, Page 3
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