Food Supply Low

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1003, 20 June 1930, Page 11

Food Supply Low

RAVAGES OF N.S.W. FLOODS Refuge Taken on Roof-Tops WATERS DRIVE PEOPLE FROM HOMES

Ti.l E floods in certain district; worst for over 100 years, ; shortage in many quarters. One man is missing and drowned. Many people had their roof-tops, where the floor United P.A.—By Telegraph —Copyright Reed. 10.5 a.m. SYDNEY, Today. The floods in Maitland are the worst for over 100 years. The peril in the middle and north coast areas is greater than yesterday. At least 1.000 families are homeless and rain, driven in squalls, is adding to their discomfort. Miles of country west of Maitland are under water. The Manning River at Taree has broken its banks and has reached the highest point in its history. The floods in Maitland are the worst for over 100 years. The Weather Bureau, however, hopes that the waters will recede today, as the storm and rain are clearing. Many thrilling and dangerous rescues have been reported. A flood boat struck a pole at East Greta and sank. A man seized two children and swam with them to safety. Assistance was rushed to tlie 11 other occupants. A Chinese was rescued from the roof of a house, where tlie water was swirling round his legs. Tlie West Maitland police report that Cyril Ness is thought to be drowned at Denman. Only his horse and saddle were found.

s in New South Wales are the and there is a threatened food is believed to have been to be brought to safety from i waters swirled about them. Ten thousand men are idle at Cess- ! nock after the first week’s work for j 15 months. At Oakhampton the rush of water was so sudden that many escaped with only the clothes they were wearing. A Wallis Creek family was driven to the roof, but it was too rough to rescue them. A dam near Maitland burst during the night. The tolling of a bell gave the warning. Three young mothers had to be removed in their beds at Wingli am. There is a danger of a food shortage in many places. Maize-grow’ers have lost everything and it will be years before the district recovers. North coast trains are still marooned. Policemen and willing helpers are being kept fully occupied j in rescuing families. There was an unusual occurrence today in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, which had to be adjourned owing to the absence of some of the country members who were held up by floods. The Government, having only a slender majority, was taking no risks of defeat.