THE QUAKE

Hokitika Guardian, 19 September 1932, Page 6

THE QUAKE

WAIROA REPAIRS. IN FULL PROGRESS. . (Per Press Association — Copyright \\ A T ROA, September 19. . The dirtiict experienced a fairly quiet night, only two heavy jolts being experienced about five and seven this morning. .‘Numerous minor tremors occurred, but they were not sufficient to cause concern. The weather is now fine and warm, nyaking th e conditions a little more pleasant than previously. The town 'schools re-opened this morn-, ing. A temporary budding was arranged at North Clyde to avoid the necessity of the children u-ing the .punt, which still maintains a twentyfour hour .service. A generous offer has been accepted of .Richardsons Shipping €°y., who will makg no freight charge on materials for earthquake repairs or reliefpurposes. A sudden death occurred on a punt this morning when an elderly man, Joseph Brodie expired. Deceased wa'j a married man, with a large family.; He was employed on relief work. Gangs are out in all parts of the borough ,-on restoration work. Good progress is being mad P in the restqiv ation of water and the end of the week Should se e a temporary scheme in operation. Business is back to- noi'inr 1 to-day.. A large number of shoppers observedthat no statement had yet been made , Regarding what would be done for the new bridge. „ >G .- Repair work at the iiospitab.is proceeding apace, large gangs IK-ing busily engaged. No reliable estimate of tlio damage will b e made till the -experts report on business premises.