MASTERTON POSITION
(Press Assn.-
SERIOUS STOCK LOSSES
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Masterton, Monday. A heavy rainfall experieneed here this morning, following yesterday's snow has resulted in serious flooding. Several houses in the town are surrounded by water. The Waipoua River broke through at a point close to the town. No danger is anticipated. Considerable damage was done to power lines, and the telephone service has been interrupted. All street fire alarms are out of ordcr. Over four inches of rain has fallen since Saturday night, the heaviest experieneed for many years. Serious losses of stock are feared, particularly amongst lambs.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 314, 30 August 1932, Page 5
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