Wellington, Marlborengh and West C oast Affected. [BY TELEGRAPH.-PRESS ASSOCIATION.]
Wellington, this day. A smart shock of earthquake was felt here shortly after noon.
• . Westport, this day. A strong shock of earthquake was felfe here at noon. '
Blenheim, this day. A very severe shock of earthquake was experienced here at noon to-day. The* Government buildings and otber structures rocked, and considerable alarm was occasioned. The shock lasted seven or eighfc seconds, and was preceded by several; seconds' loud rumbling. No damage ia_ reported; The shock was felt generally throughout the province, and is the heaviest! known for many years.
1 , . Chrisxciitjrch, this day. A slight Bhock of earthquake occurred here about two minutes past nooo, dux*tion 4$ seconds, The direction was «p~ parentiy from N.E to S. W. It was fel(| at Kaikoura and Lyttelton and Akaro»* The weather is fine.
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Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 169, 11 September 1886, Page 5
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141Wellington, Marlborengh and West Coast Affected. [BY TELEGRAPH.-PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 169, 11 September 1886, Page 5
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