HEAVY SEA IN THE SOUTH.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXII, Issue 174, 2 August 1898, Page 2

HEAVY SEA IN THE SOUTH.

DAMAGE AT TIMARU AND DUNEDIN. [United Press Association.] TIMAKU, August 1. Tha heaviest se* for years rolled into the bay to-day, its greatest strength being reached previous to noon, and by evening it had calmed down a good deal. Itf brought a lot of shingle np to the oaut o the breakwater, and carried a great quantity over the mole into the harbour, near the end of the main wharf, the hank at this point lieing ■visible at low tide. This will be easily removed by tbo dredge. The sea banked up the waters of the washdyke lagoon, and caused the new railway embankment to subside, delaying the train a little. Tbe embankment was repaired, but was in some danger' again as the tide rose in the afternoon. DUNEDIN, July 31. High tides and heavy sea are causing much damage at St. Clair and tbe Esplannde. and the sandhills have been washed away to a large extent. Last night and to day tho corner of a house occupied by Mrs Wilson was undermined, and she with Mr Reidle, who occupied anothsr bouse on tbe Esplanade, were to day removed from their bouses, as these are no longer safe, Part of the road on which the tramway runs has been washed away. As showing the' great change which has been made, the beach on -which the children were in the habit of playing is now covered with -water 10 to 12ft deep.