WEATHER IN THE SOUTH.
SWOLLEN RIVERS. FURTHER UNEASINESS AMONG SETTLERS.
By Telegraph.—Press Association. Duiiciliu, Lust Night. .News of (i tlmw and swollen rivers \ip country is causing further uneasiness anion"; the Tuicri settlers, some of whom uru moving stock buck to higher ground. The Tuicri river rose three feet ut Outi'iiui during the day and rose during the night. -Many settlers are sullermg from exposure and perpetual diunp. 'Pliu Government concession re free railage bf stock was received with gratification.
Fcver is feared from the rotting vegetation and carcases if warm weather follows the subsiding of the waters. About two-thirds of the farm hands have ken discharged. All teams are idle.
Reports from Central Otago state that several creeks are in high flood. HEAVY LOSSES OF SHEEP.
Timaru, Wednesday. Warm rain is falling in the Mackenzie country, and the snow is rapidly thawing. Uunholders state that tlie losses of sheep will be very heavy.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 182, 23 July 1908, Page 2
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154WEATHER IN THE SOUTH. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 182, 23 July 1908, Page 2
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