Residents in certain portions of the city received something in the nature of a surprise last evening when on turning on their water taps the water gushed out, hissing and spluttering like soda water. The water was very much like magnesia in appearance, but when left for a few minutes soon became clear and still. The explanation is probably that air was sucked through the'pipes at a broken portion of the main; and the water th,us became aerated. . • . ■
In the presence of a very large gathering in Alexandra Hall last night, Mr. EL E. Holland lectured on the Australian strike. He referred to the origin of the trouble, and traced its history and incidents. His description was illustrated with lantern views, showing leaders in the strike and various incidents.
An accident which was fortunately not attended with serious results occurred in the Taita Gorge yesterday afternoon. A motor-'buß belonging to M'Ewen and Carter, carriers, of Petone, was conveying a party to the Trentham Camp, when the vehicle went over the side of the road. The 'bus did not completely overturn, being held up by a wire fence, and no one was injured. The mishap was the result of the ;side of the road giving way as the 'bus was passing another vehicle
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Evening Post, Volume XCIV, Issue 67, 17 September 1917, Page 8
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