WATER IN MINE
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) GREYJIOUTH, December 17. After a dry period of five weeks, rain came on Saturday with a northwesterly wind and gradually increased over the weekend. , . . . The Hokitika River ran bank-high at midday on Saturday, but then receded. The Grey River rose markedly today, indicating steady rain up the valley. Streams near the town rapidly flooded, and siuce midday some street surfaces have been under water, and Others eroded. The worst damage, however, was in the Brunner vicinity, where it is reported that two old Dobson Mine shafts allowed the entry of water, so that the mine may be rendered idle for a day or two. "O.n the Midland railway line near the Dobson Mine bins there were two wash-outs, each 20 feet deep and 30 feet long. There were also two slips east of Stillwater. ' Gangs have gone to repair the damage, but it is doubtful if trains will run tomorrow. There are other slips on tho Reefton and Bunanga lines, and considerable flooding around Omoto, near Greymouth, but no damage is reported there.
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Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 146, 18 December 1933, Page 11
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179WATER IN MINE Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 146, 18 December 1933, Page 11
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