IN AND AROUND NAPIER

Horowhenua Chronicle, 20 February 1931, Page 3

IN AND AROUND NAPIER

Progress Reported NAPIER, Last Night. The weather to-night is fine with the sea ruffed by a slight easterly. Two moderate shocks were felt today, at 6.40 p.m. and another at 8.15 p.ra. A few minor shocks were also felt by some. Street lighting is being further extended and the water and sew'erage system is still receiving attention. Electric current is now' available tor a few houses after the testing of the old wiring proving satisfaetorv. Much progress is being made in clearing the sites and there are indications that further bodies remain to be discovered in one or two localities. No attempt has yet been made to clear the breakwater road. Some unnecessary alarm was felt concerning the rivers, one rising rapidly to-day because a dam had burst higher up. However, the water got away quietly and the River Board’s overseer is satisfied there is no danger from that quarter. During fine weather the work of diverting the Tutaekuri is proceeding and that river will soon discharge at the washout, saving the river course of five miles. Water was going down the new channel to-day. The following telegram has been sent to the Prime Minister by Mr. Barnard, the member for Napier: — * ‘ The big question of what measures are to bo taken,, and when, for the restoration of the earthquake is becoming increasingly important and urgent. After much thought, and consultation with numerous constituents, I desire to recommend for your favourable consideration that the Government immediately caus3 comprehensive arrangements to be made for the ascertainment of the total loss suffered through the earthquake and fire; that a commission or other suitable body be set up immediately to investigate and advise as to the best methods for the rehabilitation of the earthquake area. lt l urge that both steps are necessary so that Parliament may have sufficient facts and advice before it when the coming session begins to consider, and decide on, the measures to be adopted for the restoration of the district.”