WIDESPREAD RAINS IN N.S.W.
Sydney, April 8. Widespread rains which began in New South Wales on Saturday, will save two-thirds of the State's 1945 wheat crop sowings, said the Federal Minister for Agriculture. Mr Scully. The rains are expected to continue for some days and it is thought they will break the record drought in the wheat belt outside the Riverina. (Rec 12.40 p.m.) Sydney, This Day. More than five inches of rain have been recorr>rd in some parts of New South Wales in the past 48 hours. Sydney has had nearly four inches. Strong winds accompanying the rain reached maximum velocity of 67 m.p.h. in the city and caused widespread damage.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 9 April 1945, Page 2
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