EARTHQUAKE JOLTS
ROARING SOUND IN OTAGO
(PiA .) DUNEDIN, Sunday. An earthquake, considered to be the most severe in the memory of Otago residents, was experienced throughout the province at 5.30 o'clock last evening. The disturbance, which consisted of two major jolts, was accompanied by sustained tremors and a roaring sound. No structural damage has been reported, but movable objects in homes and shops, particularly in Central Otago, were thrown about. At 5.31 o'clock on Saturday evening Timaru experienced the sharpest earthquake shock since the big Murchison. shake some years ago. There were two distinct shakes of an upward variety, and while little material damage was reported, many persons hurried out of doors.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 109, 10 May 1943, Page 4
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