Phenomenal Rainfall.
Nelson, June 26
Reports have been received of two landslips in the Golden Bay district. At Collingwood, after heavy rain, a slip took place at the back of the old Post office, occupied by Mr Fletcher, whose stable was wrecked, but the building was missed.
The main road is blocked at Wainui, between Takaka and Totaranui. There was a phenomenal rainfall early on Monday, and it is believed a waterspout had broken on the hills. A very heavy landslip occurred in a gully at the rear of the residence of Mr G. Winter.
A dam was formed by a slip, but after a while this gave way, and water and debris came down and carried a nine-roomed house before it. Mrs Winter and daughter ran from the house. The former was struck by a corner of the house, but her daughter raised her and they ran down a paddock. Before reaching the gate the debris overtook them, and Mrs Winter was thrown down against a gate. She was much bruised, but not seriously hurt. The house is practically demolished. The dairy was carried down to a large tree, where it became jammed. Mr Organ’s house was protected by a strong hawthorn hedge and trees, which diverted the torrent.
Mr Constable’s property has suffered considerably, his grass lands being covered by slips.
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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 6, Issue 51, 28 June 1895, Page 2
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