TARANAKI'S EXPERIENCE
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) NEW PLYMOUTH,' This Day. The most prolonged and'severe earthquake for many years shook New Plymouth and the district for about three" minutes, commencing at approximately 10.18 a.m. It began gently and increased to a force whiph made the earth heave and the buildings sway alarmingly. A number of chimneys "fell, and other minor damage was done.. Inglcwood reports a similar experience, 10.17 being given as the time of the commencement. Waitara was also severely shaken. '
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 139, 17 June 1929, Page 10
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80TARANAKI'S EXPERIENCE Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 139, 17 June 1929, Page 10
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