The Jerusalem Quake

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, Issue 178, 13 July 1927, Page 5

The Jerusalem Quake

Three Hundred Killed. WIDESPREAD DAMAGE DESERT BEDOUINS TERRIFIED. [By Cable —Press Assn. —Copyright.) (Received 1?, 9.35 a.m.) tendon, July 12. An eye-witness of the earthquake has arrived at Cairo from TransJordama and reports that the 'quake lasted 40 seconds. Three hundred people were killed and widespread damage done. The movements of the lava beds were visible and had a terrifying effect on the desert Bedouins, who were inspired with awe (A and N.Z.) GOVERNMENT HOUSE DAMAGED London, July 12. The earthquake around Jerusalem' was more serious than was at first reported Twenty-six were killed and 30 injured in the Jerusalem district, and 30 killed and 250 injured in Nablus,

The tower and interior of Government House were seriously damaged and a Russian servant was killed. Hie magnificent apartments, including the private rooms of Ixird Plumer and his wife were wrecked and rhe whole building has been declared unsafe, including the famous chanel. with a cracked tower. The walls ot the Hebrew Univeisity were cracked and the roof of the chemical laboratory collapsed. Other buildings damaged include the Post Office the Zionist, executive offices, and the Church Missionary Society's school. Collapsing houses killed four children at the Mount of Olives.— (A.P A. and “Sun’ l cable.)