RAIN IN AUSTRALIA
FLOODS IN SEVERAL DISTRICTS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND CROPS (Rec. February 16, 9.50 p.m.) Sydney, February 16. Following further heavy rain, floods are reported in the valley of the Clarence River. The water invaded many homes in the low-lying portion of South Grafton, where boats were used to rescue the inmates, while thousands of acres of farm and grazing lands along the vallev are under water and severe damage has been caused to crops and propertv. • The body of an unknown man, a victim of the flood, has been discovered. At the latest report the waters were falling. Kempsey also reports a flood, several residents being compelled to leave their homes. A number of stock were drowned in the flooded areas. Splendid rains were experienced. on the pastoral country, out west. Wentworth reports nearly five inches. 'J he town is partially flooded. Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland all report soaking rains, with floods, railway and road washouts, and considerable damage to property and crops in some districts.
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Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 119, 17 February 1928, Page 9
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170RAIN IN AUSTRALIA Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 119, 17 February 1928, Page 9
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