HEAVY LOSSES
NEW SOUTH WALES FLOODS TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION (United Preis Association.—By Eloctrie Telegraph.—Copyright.) SYDNEY, 12th February. Rain influences along the coast are now moderating and the rain is extending inland to the parched western areas, leaving a trail of destruction left and right. Along the north coast of New South Wales cattle, crops, and furniture have been washed out to sea, cattle coming down the Manning River at Taree four abreast, drowned. The Government is doing its best to aid the farmers and settlers, while the police are rendering great assistance in the rescue of human lives and live stock.
Reports to-day state that the Hawkesbury river is heavily flooded and settlers along the banks have been warned to take care of themselves. HAWKESBURY RISES TWENTY FEET (Received 13th February, 10.5 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. While the flood waters on the north coast are 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 lanislide blocking the line near Gloucester. The Hawkesbury river is now 20 feet above the summer level. The police have been informed thatheavy floods are rushing towards Windsor.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 13 February 1929, Page 5
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198HEAVY LOSSES Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 13 February 1929, Page 5
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