Earthquakes.
fPBE PRSRB AJBBOCUTION.] AI C'KLAXD, This Day. A '.sharp earthquake occurred last night. One chimney fell at Parnell with a crash. Otherwise there was 110 damage else,where. IXCJLJfiVOOD, This Day. A smart tdioek of earthquake occurred at five'minutes past six last night, the direction being east to west. Jt« duration was 00 seconds. XliW PLYMOUTH, This Day. The novo rest earthquake since 19(J13 occurred at p.m. yesterday. A lew chimneys were overthrown, and other slight damage is reported. HAMILTON, This Day. A smart 'quake was experienced here, lasting 30 scconds, at six o'clock last evening. Country reports state that the shock was general, and old residents describe it as the most severe for forty years. One jeweller's shop in Hamilton had its window goods thoroughly mixed and tho glass smashed. "WAIHI, This Day. A sharp shock of earthquake occurred here at six o'clock last night.
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 May 1912, Page 2
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146Earthquakes. Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 May 1912, Page 2
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