On Saturday night at six o’clock, Otahuhu was swept by one of the worst thunderstorms ever experienced in the district. Apparently it developed from across tne Mamikau Harbour, and, within a few minutes, Otahuhu was in almost ejarkness. A heavy thunderclap and alarming displays of lightning were followed by a remarkably heavy downpour of rain. This soon ceased, and, following a gloomy and eerie atmospheric period, ram streamed down heavier than ever. Electric lights went out, and animals were much disturbed bv the severity of tho disturbance. Another tennis fabric • thu makes up smartly is Tootal guaranteed p j que> A fresh shipment has just come to hand per the Rangitata. Blue, almond, pink, parchment, lemon and white. Fast colours, unshrinkable and soft non-crush finish, 58 inch, A’ Collinson and Cunninghauie, Ltd. —Advt.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 1, 1 December 1931, Page 6
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