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1947 Hailstorm damage of one million pounds in Australia
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0:31Now PlayingDate: 16th January 1947
Location: Australia
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
AUSTRALIA: New South Wales: Sydney:
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HAIL Hail-storm in Sydney - hand showing size of hail
STORMS Severe hail storms at Sydney. Shot of the Sydney Central Stn. with all windows broken.
SYDNEY Severe hail storm - shots of Central Stn. in Sydney with all windows broken by force of the hail
Australia; Weather
Damage, aerial footage, workers, sweepers, broken glass
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