STORM IN THE SOUTH.
CiraisTciiUßCH, March 17. Yesterday's storm was general throughout tyie province. At Southbridge and Springfield a severe thunderstorm was experienced. The Waimakariri rose in heavy flood, but fell rapidly this morning. At Kaiapoi the water broke through the embankment at Charles- street and. the north-east parfc of the town was flooded. The water, however, did not attain within two feet of the inundation of last June. The greatest height was reached at six a.m. No damage occurred to the railway, but a good deal to small bridges and culverts. Corn in stack is not much injured. Live stock has been lost. The Rakaia was flooded heavily, and four pilos of the railway bridge was carried away.
Bride (exchanging bridal costume for travelling dress): "Did I appear nervous at all dining > the cer.emony, Cla^a ?" Bridesmaid (envious) : " A little at first, dear, but not after George had said, 'I will.'"
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Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 248, 21 March 1888, Page 7
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151STORM IN THE SOUTH. Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 248, 21 March 1888, Page 7
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