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Bamboo River, St. Thomas
"Discussing the problems caused by the flood rains which destroyed the furniture and bedding of several people in Bamboo River, St. Thomas. Left to right in the front row are: Harold Golding, acting secretary of the Parish Council, Senator Violet…
Albion, St. Thomas
"Once there was a fording: corner fording at Albion in St. Thomas was washed away Wednesday night as heavy rains sent tons of water and debris across it."
No. 1A Waltham Terrace
"This gully collapsed causing a landslide. The building at right is a welding plant at 1a Waltham Terrace which ravaged by the rains."
Barbican Heights
"Stuart Pattinson's home was one of those most affected in Barbican Heights during Gilda rains."
Columbus Drive, New Haven
"A new discovery? It is a known fact that Columbus discovered Jamaica, and it was with this in minds that Columbus Drive in New Haven was named. But little did the citizens think that boats would be needed to sail down Columbus Drive in 1975, almost…
Constant Spring Road
"Prelude to Carmen: This scene on Constant Spring Road was typical of many Kingston streets yesterday. Young men in bathing trunks (one is seen at right) earned quick money pushing stalled cars. Ironically, there was little water in the pipes in this…
Highland Drive
"2. Adina Bruff of Highland Drive uses a rake stick to test the depth of the water in the gully which runs in the back of her yard. Water overflowed the gully bank and went for her house to damage furniture and other personal effects."
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Industrial Estate
"Water, water, water: this section of the Industrial Estate near to Tinson Pen was virtually impassable for motorcars. Here, one car that shut off is being pushed by citizens of the area."
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Lacovia, Bamboo Walk
Dirt road lined with bamboo trees on both sides. The area, between Middle Quarters and Lacovia, is known as Bamboo Avenue today.