THE THERMAL REGION.

Otago Witness, Issue 2923, 23 March 1910, Page 63

THE THERMAL REGION.

LANDSLIDE NEAR TAUPO. AUCKLAND, March 21. The Taupo correspondent of the \ r evv Zealand Herald says an alarming landsl ; de occurred at the Native settlement of Waihi, a mile to the westward of Tokaanu, on the snores of Lake Taaoo, yesterday morning, when the hillside behind the village began to bodily slip away, and it then forced its way to tne lake, carrying whares, houses, and everything in its track. The landslide has now spread out about three chains into the lake in deep water. Unfortunately, the Natives had little warning, and one of them, named VVi Tamiawhana, was killed, and others were injured through the failing debris. The hill is still sliding, and the Natives are hurrying away from Waihi village, as they expect the whole place to be demolished. It is .only a short distance from where the other memorable landslip occurred iu March, 1846, when the village of Terana was overwhelmed by a landslide, and all the inhabitants were killed except three who escaped. "Ore of the. latter was the mothei of Wi Tamaiwhana, now killed in this slide. The Natives are in a great state of excitement, and are hurrying off with their household goods and escaping from what they consider the impending doom of the beautiful village of Waihi.