GREAT GALE IN N.S.W.

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15275, 27 June 1923, Page 5

GREAT GALE IN N.S.W.

STORM-TOSSED SHIPPING. STEAMER DRIVEN ASHORE. FERRY SHIPS A SEA. : .._ United Press Association. SYDNEY, June 26. A gale accompanied by driving showers, which broke suddenly over the city, continues. The wind at times readied a velocity of 43 miles an hour. Arriving vessels, including the Manuka, report rough weather and difficulty in entering the Heads. Vessels inside Port Jackson also had a trying time. While the storm 7 was at its height, the Manly ferry steamer Burrabra, with many passengers aboard, shipped several heavy seas when crossing the Heads. Seats, windows, and other gear on the top deck were smashed, and passengers were swept across the vessel. Three were injured and there were some narrow escapes from being washed overboard. After this experience the Manly traffic was suspended. The small steamer Calgowrie, laden with timber from Bateman's Bay to Sydney, was driven ashore at Croulla. The crew, after a thrilling experience, . landed safely. The storm has caused considerable damage to property in the city and suburbs. The gale at its maximum velocity blew at 70 miles an hour. Many small boats in the harbour were lifted from the water and blown on to rocks. The weather bureau has issued a warning that floods may be expected on the South Coast.