FLOODS OCCUR
AREA IN N.S.W. SUSPENSION OF TRAFFIC. SEVERE CROP DAMAGE. (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) Received September 13, 9.45 a.m. SYDNEY, Sept. 13. The Hastings River has broken its banks and the flood waters have spread over a large area of low-lying land. All traffic is suspended, the water being five feet over the bridges and the main roads. Angus Kennedy and a companion were attempting to cross a Hooded stream, when a branch of a tree crashed on them. Kennedy and his horse were killed instantly. Severe damage to crops is reported from the Maitland district.
The auxiliary schooner Acielle was driven ashore and wrecked near Smoky Cape lighthouse during the gale. The crew had a narrow escape, jumping overboard and swimming to the beach.
The large launch Eclipse is' a total wreck at Seal Rocks.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 244, 13 September 1929, Page 7
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138FLOODS OCCUR Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 244, 13 September 1929, Page 7
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