FLOODS IN HUNGARY.
(By Electric Tklkgraph.— Copyrioht.) London, March 23. Vicry severe floods have occurred in Hungary, and great loss to property has been occasioned. Several villages have been destroyed. The cemeteries were scoured by the rushing water, and coftins are scattered over the country. In many instances the coffins wen , smashed to pieces, and the remains of those buried strewn over the ground. Great distress prevails, and steps are being taken to collect funds in aid of the sufferers. Vienna, March 24. By the recent floods in Hungary 60 villages were entirely submerged. The loss of life and property has been very great.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2451, 27 March 1888, Page 2
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104FLOODS IN HUNGARY. Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2451, 27 March 1888, Page 2
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