SHARP EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.
By Telegraph—Press Association. DUNE D N, March 23. A sharp shock of earthquake was experienced at 9.3 C o'clock this morning. There were two distinct waves in the direction of frsm east to west. OAMARU, March 23. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt at 9.32 o'clock. INVERCARGILL, Mar:h 23. *An earthquake of about five seconds' duration was felt at 9.4 o'clock. GORE, March 23. " There were two severe earthquake shocks here at 9.38 o'clock this morning, extending over four seconds. The shocks were so violent that they started the town clock chimes, and caused brick buildings to sway v. bout in ai. alarming manner.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3145, 24 March 1909, Page 7
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108SHARP EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3145, 24 March 1909, Page 7
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