WAIROA FLOOD.
DAMAGE NOT SO GREAT AS EXPECTED. (BY TELEGRAPH - PRESS ASSOCIATION ) WATROA, Sept, 29. Rain ceased late yesterday, .and during tlie might the flood waters receded, a strong southerly springing up and quickly drying up the flats. The damage, was not so great- as feared, although boats, punts and launches have been "knocked about, two small jetties carried away, trees uprooted and gardens damaged. Several, slips have come, down on the roads and the Waiiroa-G-isborne main highway is blocked at Tuhara, but- it is expected to be cleared to-day. Much loss of stock is feared. The river bank is strewn with huge quantities; of firewood. fencing amterial, etc.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 30 September 1927, Page 5
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109WAIROA FLOOD. Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 30 September 1927, Page 5
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