Floods in New Spill Wales.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 4, Issue 21, 17 March 1893, Page 2

Floods in New Spill Wales.

Newcastle, March’ 13. The water in West Maitland has reached the second floor of a two storied building. The inhabitants are subsisting on biscuits and jam, as no other food is procurable. The water is now receeding.; Several hundreds of the residents of Morpeth were rescued after being on the roofs of their dwellings all .night. The loss of live' stock is enormous and' All the crops are destroyed. : ’ Many people are in a pitible state, being totally ruined, while distress among all classes is acute. ! / * = - - Sydney, March 14; Three bodies, of- two men named Hunt ami Weller and -a , woman, named Aid-arson, have been recovered at Mainland, and it is feared that others willbe found as. the flpqd water receded i i!\Qry i seribuk daffilgpLiaf been done to the railway lines. The stench from the'decaying'bodies of animals drowned- m the? flbod is intolerable.

‘‘Like water off a duck’s backV fiescribes, their, wopdcrtnl quality. No one need now to fear the heaviest shower of rain while wearing a dress of the impervious Impervanas serge. Procurable only at Te Aro.House, Wellington. ‘‘ All the Rage ” describes the pouularity of. diressf;se||e^ They are invaluable for country wear and wet weather. Everybody should have a dress. Send to To Aro House, Wellington.