BALCLUTHA.
' , . Thursday. The township is still under water, the average being two feet deep. Only three dwelling houses have gone, Jbut several -buildings are undermined, and in great danger. One small, store was washed away, and one fancy goods shop washed into the .street, and'also a blacksmith's shop. Gravel and mud pits are formed in the streets, and gardens and fences .broken down and washed away. Ihe currents are very strong in some parts. The streets are full of large holes, making it extremely unsafe for horses. A man and horse went completely out of sight in a hole to-day, but both were saved. Sandspits, &c, prevent boats plying. Only a few families remain, and almost all have gone to neighbouring settlers. The railway is much' damaged, and the station buildings are still, standing, but undermined. Both bridges are safe. Inch Clutha, Stirling, and Kaitangata are all submerged. A greater part of the stock has been saved as y«t, but in a very precarious position. No human lives were lost. The river' has fi lien very little. ' r
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Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3007, 4 October 1878, Page 2
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178BALCLUTHA. Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3007, 4 October 1878, Page 2
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