FINANCIALLY RUINED
NATIONAL AID NEEDED
(By Telegraph—Press Association.) WAIBOA, This Day. . The people last evening wero - surprised by the sudden arrival of aeroplanes and tho Hner Northumberland with a naval party and wireless equipment. ' Commnndpr Upton waited on the Mayor and informed him that as a result of messages which had been received ho had come with a staff of fourteen men and two doctors to establish victualling and medical services. Tho Mayor informed him that it was thought the town was financially ruined. The business portion had collapsed,
but the homes are still habitable. Electric light has been restored, and a modified water service is available. The road exit to the north is normal, but the southern road is blocked for some time to come. The greatest concern now is the risk of the total collapse of tho Wairo traffic bridge, which carries water and electric mains. ' The sanitary service is satisfactory, and food supplies are not unduly scarce. The people are wonderfully calm and getting back to normal. The restoration of tho- town is impossible, without national financial assistance. The excellent weather and warm nioonlight nights cnablo'tho people to sleep out of doors' in comfort and safety.
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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 32, 7 February 1931, Page 12
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199FINANCIALLY RUINED Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 32, 7 February 1931, Page 12
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