STORMY WEATHER

Northern Advocate, 21 August 1929, Page 7

STORMY WEATHER

BIG SLIP DOWN. RIVERS RUNNING HIGtH. 'Per Press Association. —Copyright.) CARTERTON, This ]>ay. The Public Works Department has advised the Wairarapa Automobile Association of a heavy slip on the Peatherston side of the Rimutakas, which lias completely blocked the road. It is estimated that it will take two days to clear it. Heavy rain, ia still falling and all the rivers are very high.

COOK STRAIT TURBULENT,

HIGtH SEAS RUNNING.

MATANGI BATTERED, OTHER VESSELS DELAYED. (Per Press Association, —Copyright.) WELLINGTON, This Day. Terrific southerly winds and high seas were encountered in Cook -Strait last night by the Matangi, engaged on the Wellington-Nelson run. The Matangi, en route to Wellington, frequently shipped heavy seas on the aft deck and some empty oil drums were carried over the side, part of the railing to which they were lashed suffering damage. In the vicinity of The Brothers, two port holes on the starboard side near the waterline were smashed and water poured through into the second-class bathrooms, portions of the passenger accommodation being also flooded. Water also found its way into the dining saloon on the main deck. Temporary repairs were effected and the steamer arrived five hours late.

The Ngaio took ,12 hours to cross to Pieton instead of the usual . four hours. At one stage it took her fi-1 hours to cover 18 miles.

The Wahine arrived up to time from Lyttelton after a rough trip.

The Maori was 25 minutes hate at Lyttelton.