CYCLONIC STORM IN AUCKLAND.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3510, 13 July 1926, Page 2

CYCLONIC STORM IN AUCKLAND.

Auckland, Last Night,

Severe damage was done by a storm during the week-end, which is considered to lie the hardest experienced for many years. The wind reached cyclonic force at times, and an exceptionally high tide occurred in the harbour last night, the water at full tide being within two feet of the western ferry. The waves were breaking over all the wharves and ferry services had to be suspended for two hours. The full fury of the storm broke on tho railway embankment, which is being 1 extended across Judges’ Bay and Hobson Bay. iTlie waves washed away a large quantity of spoil along that portion of the embankment built during the last six weeks, and in places now, practically nothing but foundation remains. Originally the embankment was a chain wide from Point Resolution toward Orakei, but the storm lias carried away thousands of tons of earth, with the result that the line has been completely wrecked in places. Yacht and launch owners spent an anxious week-end, several yachts and launches suffering damage. McCallum brothers’ scow, Pahiki, loaded with shingle, was swamped outside the Wairoa river yesterday morning. Telegraphic and electric light services were interfered with at various places. Miilford waterfront, where many properties run right down to the beach was a scene of devastation to-day. The retaining walls, which looked strong enough to withstand any seas, gave way and roofs and fences were also swept away. Mr. A. Marshall's summer house, built on piles, was washed away and now lies upside down. Concrete steps at the bottom of Brett Avenue collapsed. At various other points on North Shore, great havoc, was caused. The damage at Milford and Takapuna is estimated at £SOOO.