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Great Flood Deluges an Unprotected Village
In Quebec the village of St Albans suffers a devastating flood after a river bank collapse. A pulp wood mill is buried, bridges are swept away, and as many as twelve deaths are feared. Cattle and other animals perish. land slides and rising water cut off access to the area. River Noire near St Albans sees destruction hindering communications and confirmation of casualties remains limited.
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Quebec
St. Albans
St. Casimer
St. Ann
Gauthier
St. Albanus
Salt Lake