TO SAVE A CITY.
DESTRUCTION OF VILLAGES. TKOEL. FLOODS AT TIENSIN. GREAT DYKE BEING CUT. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) (Received 11.30 a.m.) PEKING, July 15. Disastrous floods are threatening Tientsin. They are caused by the abnormal rains in the hinterland. Experts advocate cutting a dyke, allowing the floodwaters to escape seaward north and south of Tientsin. The Chinese authorities agreed to the cutting, which will flood many villages, but stated it to be the only way to save Tientsin. Coolies are working all night long strengthening the dykes around the city. (A. and N.Z. Cable")
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Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 167, 16 July 1924, Page 5
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94TO SAVE A CITY. Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 167, 16 July 1924, Page 5
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