DAYS OF TERROR

Feilding Star, Volume 9, Issue 3847, 1 October 1932, Page 6

DAYS OF TERROR

Chalcidice Earthquake

COMPLETION OF RUIN R? V PANIC-STRICKEN INHABITANTS (Aust. and N.Z. Cahle) Athens, Sept. 29. Most of tlie earthquake casualties IITe women and children. The inhabitants are terrified owing to rumours fhaf the whole Clialcidice Peninsula is likely lo sink. Geolo-

gists are trying to culm tlieir fears. Religious services are being held day and night in the open air. The most severe shock to-day heaped earth in some villages 200 ft. high. Sulphurous fumes, dust and cloud in tin* atmosphere are rendering breathing difficult.