THE SUN Stop Press

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 693, 19 June 1929, Page 1

THE SUN Stop Press

HELP FOR REFUGEES WELLINGTON, 'Today. \ The Government has received the information as to the loss of life- in connection with the earthquake with the deepest regret, and has hastened to express condolence to the relatives of those who lost their "We shall not he found wanting 1 in practical sympathy and shall he prepared to extend a generous measure of assistance to those who have suffered,'’ said Sir Joseph Ward today. Arrangements are being made by the Anchor Shipping Company to despatch the Arahura from Nelson to Westport in case she is required to take | people off, in event of danger arising* | from the blocked Boiler River. RAIN HAMPERS RELIEF NELSON, Today. Heavy rain has set in. This is likely to interfere greatly with road communication with Murchison. Moderates shocks of varying intensity cohtinue to be felt in Nelson and in Eraser and Murchison. The county clerk today telegraphed to Muchison refugees at Nelson that shocks generally are less frequent and of much less severity. He adds that the worst now appears to be over. Owing to the service car being located, the Moth plane did not leave yesterday, but * Captain Noel Chandler may go to the W'est C cul t tomorrow if the weather improves. All service carp which were not reported previously are safe