BAD WEATHER AT NELSON.
(Per Press Association.) NELSON, March 14. A heavy north-westerly gale 'with high spring tides caused the highest sea on the city foreshore for manyyears. Port Road, lower parts of The Wood, and part of Washington Valley are under water, and it is believed considerable damage has been done at the Port. Boats are out rescuing poultry and' removing goods in The Wood. The water washed over Halifax Street near the centre of the city right to the foot of the new post office stairs._ Heavy rain has fallen, but is now clearing, though the gale is still raging. The water has risen two feet over the wharf at Motueka.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume 9166, Issue 9165, 15 March 1910, Page 3
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113BAD WEATHER AT NELSON. Manawatu Standard, Volume 9166, Issue 9165, 15 March 1910, Page 3
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