THE N.S.W. FLOODS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11, 17 May 1913, Page 6

THE N.S.W. FLOODS.

EXCITING TIME. (Received 9.40 a.in.) Sydney, May 17. The sea is abating. The railway traffic in the northern railway districts was dislocated by washaways through the floods. Communication beyond Singleton is cut off. The Brisbane express is still held up. The breaks in various other places will probably not be restored beyond Monday or Tuesday, though the water is now falling over the whole of the low-lying lands along the Hunter river. The valley was deeply flooded; losses in crops and stock and the damage to property is very heavy. Water invaded the streets and many houses in Singleton and Maitland, in some to a depth of three feet. People were warned by the fire bells and removed their goods, and fled to safety in the hotels and public buildings. All vehicular traffic is suspended and business is at a standstill. Boats plied High Street,- Maitland. Settlers in the outside districts were rescued by boats. There were several cases of drowning, and many narrow sensational escapes. (Received 10.10 a.m.)

The Wirarhera had a rough trip. All other arrivals had 1 a tempestuous time, and and many vessels are barbbund.

Some of the residents of Huntervillelly were rescued from roofs and from other perilous positions after spending hours in the storm. A man named' Slack was washed out of a buggy fit Kelso and drowned. It is believed his companion was also drowned. The Manning river is in high flood, Causing much damage and loss.