MOMONA.

Otago Witness, Issue 3415, 29 August 1919, Page 27

MOMONA.

August 23.—Once again tho flood waters are out, and practically the whole of the southern part of the Taieri Plain is inundated, in many parts to a depth of several feet. On the east side of tho MomonaOtokia road the position not so bad, and the waters arc; commencing to recede, but on the western side the scene is desolately beyond description. It is just a vast expanse of water. In some places * the fences are covered, and the houses standing out in the water look strangely forlorn and desolate. A strong wind has bean blowing all day, and this has had the effect of backing up the water to a considerable extent. The river has fallen to normal again, and probably a start will be _ made immediately to repair the breaches in the river embankment. These river floods have occurred with unpleasant frequency during tho past two years. It is heart-breaking for those farmers in the low-lying districts. They never get a chance, but still, they carry on with a courage which knows not defeat. "Their work swept . away by. disaster; undaunted they build it again." Drowning Fatality.—The saddest feature of this unfortunate flood has been the accident whereby Alfred Lobb lost his life by drowning in the flood waters a few chains from his home. The deceased Was a fine young man, only 20 years of age, and a general favourite. The remains were interred in the Otokia Cemetery this afternoon, the funeral cortege being a very large one, testifying to the popularity of the deceased. The Rev. Father Morkane officiated at the grave.