THE EARTHQUAKE

Hokitika Guardian, 3 July 1929, Page 5

THE EARTHQUAKE

’Q(JAKE INVESTIGATIONS.

L Uy Telegraph, Per Press Association

NELSON, July 3,

. Seen by a “Mail”, reporter to-day Dr Adams, Government Seismologist, said that although after investigation the first, estimate of the general intensity of the shock as determined by reports of local observers may .be somewhat reduced ,in kelson district, lie was of the opinion that the intensity of the shock in Murchison had reached the ten scale.

Members of the committee' agreed with Dr Adams that the effect on the buildings in ‘ Murchison was certainly disastrous. In a few instances buildings had not suffered and it was extraordinary how they had escaped. It was remarked that very few fissures wore found on solid ground.. It was on alluvial ground where most of the damage had occurred. Dr Adams and members of the committee pointed out that at present they Were only collecting evidence and were not at present prepared to make considered statements. In due course the Committee will make R report to the Institute of Architects and Dr Adams will report to the Government.

4 OAMARU DONATION. ;0 AMARU, July 3. The Mayor to-dav forwarded £6OO to the" General Committee as a first contribution to the .. earthquake relief fund. , •