EARTHQUAKES AT GISBORNE.
Glsbokne, July 31. The severest shock of earthquake felt for years was experienced about 1.20 a.m. this morning lasting for 30 seconds and travelling from a southerly in a northerly direction. Another shock, but less severe, occurred 15 minutes afterwards. No damage was done. An old Wellington resident, who is on a visit here, says it wds the severest shock he has felt for the last 20 years. Just before dusk the preceding evening a most brilliant meteor was observed.
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Oamaru Mail, 31 July 1880, Page 2
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