"A smart shock of an earthquake was felt-in Nelson, between 3 and 4 the morning ofthe 24th ult. There were three distinct vibrations, and severer' than have been felt" for a long time. Mr Benson, on the beach, was awoke at 4 o'clock, by the falling of his dock. Many persons who did not fell the shocks, were roused at that time by something tbey could not account for. A cor- f respondent informs" us that he felt six or seven shocks at 10 minutes past two.
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Southland Times, Issue 633, 18 February 1867, Page 6
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87Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Southland Times, Issue 633, 18 February 1867, Page 6
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