Walroa Bridge Demolished. The old bridge rendered unsafe in 1931 was completely demolished, and the new bridge in course of construction has suffered serious damage. Numerous cracks appeared in streets, and concrete fences in all parts of the town were flattened.
The noise accompanying the ’quake was like an artillery bombardment. The night was filled with screams and cries of fear. No fatality is yet repoited, but there are several casualties. Practically no resident possesses unbroken crockery or glassware. The water services were seriously damaged, and it will take several days to restore them.
Lighting and power broke down; several transformers were displaced and poles are out of alignment. FELT AT WAIPUKU-RAtT. WATPUKUR UT, Sep. 16. Earthquake shocks, prolonged for about a minute, were oxpe’icr~rd. at 1.27 this morning, and again at 1.15 a .in. The!*,?, wan a marked. isteady swaying movement, apparently from east to west, but no damage) occurred. Most people were awakened by the first which was the worst.
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Hokitika Guardian, 16 September 1932, Page 5
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