SLIP IN MANAWATU GORGE.
PROMPT WORK IN CLEARING LINE (BT TEl.fiflK/irit.—6PISCIM. cbRRESrOtf DKltt.l ■
; : Palmcrston North, January 6. . The raiti experienced during tno wook ; has at last had an effect on.the loose cliffs of the Mariawatu Gorge. This morning ,a, slip came down at the eastern end, tortus nately not" of any magnitude, but slimcieiit . t<> cover the-' line and block tjie tram fcara Woodvillo to Palmerston, .Intimation of tho . occurrence' was sent to Palmerst-pn, and a special -train* with- a gang of men was Sent out. This: special brought- in the passengers ; to Palmerst-on, and the- gang set to work to clcar the line,■■{making such, excellent progress that the Nanter express, leav- :■ ing here at midday, was able to get-through -'' •■ without delay. ....
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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 399, 7 January 1909, Page 2
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