SHARP SHOCK OF EARTHQUAKE.
[FEB PBBSB ASSOCIATION SPECIAL WTBB.] NEW PLYMOUTH, July 28. A slight shock of earthquake was felt here about 5 o'clock. WANGANUI, July 28. A heavy shock of earthquake occurred about 5.15 to-night. It was the heaviest felt for many years. Several chimneys suffered. WELLINGTON, July 28. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here at 512 this evening. The direction was stated to be from the north west. fPBOJT OUB OWN COBBEffPONDENT.] WELLINGTON, July 28. At 5.12 this afternoon the sharpest shock of earthquake experienced here for a long time was felt. The effect in the House was decidedly alarming, and startled members immensely, the debate bein» completely interrupted for a short time. The building creaked and swayed in a most formidable manner but no damage was done.
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Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2006, 29 July 1880, Page 2
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