THE AUSTRALIAN STORM.

Wairarapa Age, 24 September 1923, Page 5

THE AUSTRALIAN STORM.

SINGULAR OCCURRENCES. IN COUNTRY TOWNS. (Press Association—Copyright.)' Sydney, .Sept. 22.—Many thousands of pounds worth of damage was done to crops and buildings. At Lithgow the roof of a bus laden with passengers was blown across the road. The Protestant Hall at Pieton was blown into the street. A railway station at Fish River was blown across the line. A DISASTROUS VISITATION. ANOTHER FATALITY. (Received 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, Sept. 23.—Griffiths reports that the gale unroofed and damaged hundreds of buildings in the district and caused groat havoc in orchards, the damage being estimated at £20,000. At Braidwood a boy named Gowan was fatally struck by a parapet falling into the street.—(P.A.) LARGE AREAS FLOODED. TRAFFIC SUSPENDED. (Received 5.5 p.m.) Adelaide, Sept. 23.—Following the gale and heavy rain the Torrens overflowed, isolating the western suburbs and causing the suspension of tram and train services. Large areas are flooded and the waters invaded many houses, causing much damage. The residents spent an anxious night sleeping on tables and utilising other makeshifts to escape the water. Boats are being employed in some districts to supply those who are isolated with provisions. Reports from the country state that there are a number of washouts on the railways and considerable damage has been done.—(P.A.)