THE OTAGO FLOODS
SERIOUS DAMAGE AND LOSSES OF STOCK. . By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, Juno 2. Tho Hood-waters on the'Taieri Plain aro join? down very -slowly, anil tho length of time Hie land has been submerged is a serious matter for winter feed? especially t'hc turnip and mangel crops. The damage by the flood and tho losses'of stock will be more serious than anticipated. '~,.. . ■ \t Kaitaugata last night it was found necessary to blow up an old lock to let the water away, but this did not Rive much relief. Part of tho main road is washed away and the township partially isolated. Tlailway communication cannot bo restored until tho water recedes considerably.
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3101, 4 June 1917, Page 4
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112THE OTAGO FLOODS Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3101, 4 June 1917, Page 4
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