FLOODED RIVERS.
Several people went as far as Ashnrst yesterday en route for Woodville, but were unable to pibceed further m consequence of the flooded state of the river. To-day again many Were disappointed m not being able to cros^. Although the river was low : enough, the recent fresh had xaised a sand bank m the centre of the .stream which would prevent the punt being worked. It will have to be removed, or possibly m a day ov two the stream on this side yrill.be low enough; io)allow horjjes and vehicles to gefc.on to Ahe sandj bank.We believe. *at word>as . to-day to Hunter that, be wonW.not.beiableto cross with the coach . 1 1 has been suggested that.tfa telephone at the Fevry would be, a great convenience to the travelling public. ;. ,
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 89, 10 March 1884, Page 3
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130FLOODED RIVERS. Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 89, 10 March 1884, Page 3
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