Notes from Blenheim.
SHAKING THEM UP.
[By Telegraph—Press Association.] Blenheim, last night. A severe and prolonged shock of earthquake was experienced here about 5.30 this evening. A smaller shock was felt yesterday at 6.30. OBITUARY. Mr Thomas Webster, an old resident of Picton, died this afternoon, PAINFUL ACCIDENT. Mr Scott, from Scott Bros.. Christchurch, met with a serious accident at Awaterc bridge, now in course of construction. A girder, which was being put into position, fell out of place, and struck Mr Scott, throwing him off the ladder some distance to the ground. In addition to several broken ribs, he was considerably bruised and shaken. He is progressing favorably. DEMAND FOR LAND.
A ballot was held to-day at Ivaikoura for small grazing runs in the Washdyke Survey District. There were 175 applicants for the section. G. M. Parsons, of Kaikoura, was the successful applicant.
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 39, 15 February 1901, Page 2
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