1956 Press Photo Floods In New South Wales Homes Evacuated

Floods In New South Wales.. Homes Abandoned As Rivers Overflow.. Keystone Photo Shows:- The scene of utter desolation as the surging floodwaters of the swollen Georges River reached nearly to the rafters of these wooden homes at East Hills, New South Wales.. Every available Army duck - surf boat - rowing boat and canoe were called into service to salvage furniture and rescue families from the stricken homes.. The damage runs into Millions of pounds..

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 02-02-1956.



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