THE WEATHER.
THE EFFECT OF THE STORM. The town of Blenheim presents a filthy appearance. The water entered nearly every business place. In some of the outlying parts of the town the water attained a depth of from oft to ("ft. and people had to be removed from their houses to the higher levels. The northern end of the borough suffered most. In several places the protective banks gave way, allowing water to pour ixto the town, wh'lo in other places the flood topped the high banks. A good number of horses and cattle perished, but no loss of nuniTt.n life is reported. The railway authorities at Christcb.urcb report that through communication on (he north lines has been rertored. but the Midlruul branch is still interrupted, and i'voin present indications is likely to <ema!ii so for about a week. Communication bv telegraph to Wrlliimton is now possibl? bv means ■ f the wire hotwomi Christchurch and fVvmouth, which has been repaired. 1 lie other wires are still down. Business is naturally congested. Mr Paulin's forecast :—E.N.E. winds ; cold rain and sleet showers.
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Evening Star, Issue 14629, 27 July 1911, Page 4
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181THE WEATHER. Evening Star, Issue 14629, 27 July 1911, Page 4
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