THE RECENT BAD WEATHER.
$ AUCKLAND, July 23. The auxiliary schooner May Howard which has arrived at Hokiauga from Auckland, lost two anchors and her foresail, and had her cabin doors smashed by a heavy sea during the gale. The scow Hawk, which has arrived at Hokiauga, after a voyage of 21 days from Gisborne, reports very heavy weather. WOODYiLLE, July 23. The recent Hoods in the MaiurwntLi river changed the course to the northern bank u t Ngawapuna, where tha bridge rests on wooden piers. A gang of nun was working all yesterday streinrthening the piers. WHANGAItEI, July 23. The recent Hoods wrought great havoc at Grahauistowii railway extension, scarcely a cutting escaping damage, while a long passage through I'ah Hill, which has taken, years to form, is now choked by huge landslips. From both sides of this cutting there is a veritable sea of mud. ll 'is estimated that it will take the greater part of a year to h n J« tl ° work to the stage it was before tnu ■<lil«. ________
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Temuka Leader, Issue 5418, 24 July 1906, Page 2
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173THE RECENT BAD WEATHER. Temuka Leader, Issue 5418, 24 July 1906, Page 2
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