TAIERI FLOODS.
DAMAGE MORE SERIOUS THA\ ANTICIPATED. (rRESS ASSOCIATION" TEI.EGRAM.) DIXEDIN. June 1. The flood-waters on the Taieri Plain are going down very slowly, and the length of time the land has been submerged is a serious matter for winter feed, especially the ttiruin and mangel crops. The damage ov the flood and the losses of stock will be more serious than anticipated. At Kaitangata last night it was lound accessary to blow up au old lock to let. tho water away, but this did not give much relief. Part of the main road is washed awav and the township partially isolated." Railwav communication ia!)iiot be restored un 7 til tiie water rcccdes considerablv.
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Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15918, 4 June 1917, Page 10
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114TAIERI FLOODS. Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15918, 4 June 1917, Page 10
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