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(feom otjb own cobbespondent.) GREAT FLOODS AT GREYMOUTH. SEVERE DAMAGE TO ROADS AND RAILWAY WORKS. GREYMOUTH. April 7. Fearful floods here yesterday. It rained incessantly for 40 hours, and the whole town was inundated. The stone protective works stood the severe test, and saved the town from utter destruction. It was the highest flsod yet known in Greyuaouth. Kesidents in lower part of town were all removed to places of,safety. Several cottages were swept to sea, but no other losses have occurred in town except damage to gardens and fences. Several landslips have happened on the Grey Valley road, and severe damage ensued to roads and railway works.
CHARLESTON. April 8. The attendance at the Cricket Match good. Westport went to the wickets first. Westport, first innings, 22. Charleston, 29. Westport, second innings, 62. Charleston just going in again with a very poor show, Pickering made, in the last innings, 20, and Ward 18, not out. April Bth, 4.30 p.m. Fielding of Westport exceptionally good. Charleston, second innings, 51. Westport thus winning by 4.
[Anglo-Australian Press Telegraph Agency] REEFTON. April 8. The flood here was very heavy, but the damage inconsiderable. A hundred pounds will replace everything.
LYELL. April 8. In consequence of the flooded rivers the chairman, Mr Broad, was not able to attend on Monday the advertised time for the nomination of members for the District Board. A public meeting was held last evening for the purpose of nominating members. Eleven were proposed. Messrs Ryan, Fennel, Dempsey, Carrol, Leslie, and Beck had the show of hands. A poll was demanded on behalf of Mr Nevin. The Chairman will recommend that the Superintendent gazette the six that poll most on the day of election.
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Westport Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1166, 10 April 1874, Page 4
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