QUAKES CONTINUE
IN TINIROTO DISTRICT. GISBORNE, March 17. .That the earthquakes are not, finishod with is clearly evident in the Tiniroto district, about thirty miles from Gisborne. Since 'February, scores of shakos have, been experienced, hardly a day passing without a disturbance. To-day appeared to ho the first day of complete quietness, and the residents were congratulating themselves when at. 8.39 p.m. am! at 8.44 p.m. two good sharp shocks were experienced.
During scores of shakes the houses rocked, and several additional chimneys came down.
The residents divided the quakes into three forms; (one) a sudden upward iolt ; (2) smooth and undulating. and '.rj-admilling working to a climax, and then gradually dying away; (3) a gentle swing of the earth, which, on occasions continues for over ten minutes.
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 March 1931, Page 3
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128QUAKES CONTINUE Hokitika Guardian, 18 March 1931, Page 3
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