CHRISTCHURCH.
This day.
The severest shock of earthquake experienced since 1858 occurred shortly before eight this morning. The vibration continued about 45 seconds; direction, N.E. to S.W. No serious damage is reported. A small piece of ornamental stone moulding was displaced from the summit of the cathedral spire, and fell on to the asphalt pavement, making a deep indentation. " '.
Coleridge nominations :—J. Jed son, D. McMillan, J. D. Ennys. Show of hands —Jedson, 10; McMillan and Ennys, 2. A poll was demanded.
The tenders for the new public hall were accepted on Saturday. Amount, £8000.
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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4036, 5 December 1881, Page 2
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