WAIROA ALARMED.
HEAVY, ROCKING SHAKE. PEOPLE RUSHED OUTSIDE. (By Press Association.) WAIROA, this day. An alarmingly severe earthquake was experienced throughout the district at 2.30 this morning. It was followed by numerous tremors for hours afterwards. Practically no damage has been reported from business premises and residences, but there were many breakages indoors. Many people rushed outside in their night attire. The shock was of the heavy, rocking type.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 106, 7 May 1931, Page 9
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