THE EARTHQUAKE

Hokitika Guardian, 19 February 1931, Page 5

THE EARTHQUAKE

CONDITIONS AT NAPIER. MEASURES FOR RESTORATION. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association) NAFTER. February 19. The weather at Napier this morning was fine,and sunny with no wind. There was an absence of shocks since last evening. The following telegram was sent to ' the Prime Minister bv Air Barnard AI.P. for Napier: “The big question what measures are to be taken and when for the restoration of the earthquake area is becoming increasingly important and urgent. After much thought and consultation with, numerous constituents, 1 desire to recommend for your favourable consideration first that the Government immediately cause comprehensive arrangements to be made for the ascertainment of total loss suffered through the

earthquake and fire, secondly that a commission or other suitable body be set up immediately to investigate and advise as to the best methods for the rehabilitation of the earthquake area. J urge that both steps are necessary so that Parliament may have sufficient facts and advice before it when the coming session begins to consider and decide on measures to be adopted for the restoration of the district. ’’ EARTHQUAKE RELIEF. WELLINGTON, February 19. -he Prime Minister’s fund is £122,820 8s sd.