LAKE WAIRARAPA
FLOOD WATERS CAUSING CONCERN. SEVERE STRAIN ON PROTECTIVE WORKS. Masterton, Aug. 31. The upper parts of the Wairarapa are now free of flood dangers, but the position around Lake Wairarapa is causing settlers whose property adjoin its shores serious concern. The lake is reported to be at the highest level on record since the banks were erected. A very severe strain 1 has been imposed on the protective works .around the lake, and farmers are apprehensive as to the results if the banks give way. Pukio and Pihautea are now accessible by road. The railway, line is still blocked near Mangamahoe, further slips coming down to-night. It is hoped to have the line cleared here and at the Fernside washout on Friday. Passengers are being transhipped in the meantime.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXII, Issue 221, 1 September 1932, Page 8
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