Flood Disaster in New South Wales (1949)

Mar 27, 2022

Cinesound Review

Synopsis: Newsreel footage of devastating flood damage which occurred in New South Wales, Australia.

Reality Cat: During a tour of the devastation, a calico cat is shown stranded on a table in a flooded yard.

Flood Disaster in New South Wales - calico cat stranded on table in flood

The narrator states, “He’s safe now, but he has only eight lives left.” Never mind the fact the cat is likely female, one hopes the poor kitty was actually rescued!

Flood Disaster in New South Wales - calico cat stranded on table in flood
Flood Disaster in New South Wales - calico cat stranded on table in flood

Final Mewsings: Cats appreciate news crews who rescue as well as film!

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