FLOODS IN NEW SOUTH WALES.
Rivers Now; Subsiding.
HEAVY DAMAGE REPORTED. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association (Received May 12, 8.16 p.m.) SYDNEY, May 12. The flooded rivers have mostly subsided.
The Htuvkesbury river rose thirtyone feet, and submerged a wide stretch of the lowlands, the residents of which were removed in tilne to safety.
Both along the Hawkesbury river and the Shoalhaven river, heavy damage has been done to the unharvested maize crops. There has also been considerable losses in live stock, as well as damage to property.
FLOOD CLAIMS TWO VICTIMS.
LARGE AREA INUNDATED,
By Cable—rress Association —Copyright Australian and N.Z, Cable Association Received May 13, l.lv a.m. SYDNEY, May 12. Tiie sea is moderating.
The flood at Bega, where a large area is inundated, claimed two victims named Henry Duncan and Ted Walker. The men were crossing Yarrung flat in a dray, and were cut off by the flood waters. A party, attempting the rescue, got into difficulties. Two of the party were washed away, but managed to reach the bank. In the meantime, Drincan and Walker had disappeared. The bodies have not been recovered.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 13 May 1925, Page 9
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191FLOODS IN NEW SOUTH WALES. Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 13 May 1925, Page 9
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