MAIN TRUNK EXPRESS
RUN THROUGH FLOODED AREA (United Press .association.) AUCKLAND, This Day. The first express from Wellington arrived this morning on time, though flood water had inundated an Extensive area near Hunterville, and at one place the earth about the sleepers was being washed away. Workmen effected temporary repairs, and the heavy tram crept safely through- the inundations. After the express passed it was noticed thaV the rails had sagged about six inches at a danger spot, but there was evidence of the water subsiding.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, Issue LIV, 20 February 1920, Page 5
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86MAIN TRUNK EXPRESS Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, Issue LIV, 20 February 1920, Page 5
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