EARTHQUAKE
PANIC IX HASTINGS. By Telegraph—Press Associalion. 'Hasting*, Last Night. A violent earthquake sent women panic-stricken into (lie street and stopped the pcwt office clock at seven minute* past seven this evening. Buildings rocked in a most°alarniina manner. ° Th« only damage reported so far is to the post office tower, which lias been slightly displaced, several ugly cracks showing in the brick work. It .started the post office clock striking and it is still tolling dismally.
EXCITEMENT IX NAPIER.. ' Napier, Last Xight. A violent shock of earthquake occurred here about seven minutes past seven to-night. Many residents within doors were greatly excited, and rushed into the streets. Part of the coping from the top of the Provincial Hotel came down, and small pieces of plaster fell from other buildings. Several chimneys are also reported to have been shaken down. , Masterton, Last Night. A shock of earthquake was felt hero at 12.45 p.m. to-day.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 90, 6 October 1911, Page 5
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153EARTHQUAKE Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 90, 6 October 1911, Page 5
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