TOLL OF HURRICANE.
HEAVY DAMAGE IN MAURITIUS. British Official Wireless (Received March 10. 5.5 p.m.) RUGBY, March 9. A telegram from the Governor of Mauritius to the Secretary of State for Colonies says that a preliminary inspection shows that the hurricane damage is severe, causing widespread distress. A large number of small dwellings were demolished and several thousands are homeless. The heaviest damage is reported in Moka and the western suburbs of Fort Lewis. Moka hospital was badly damaged, and will probably have to be evacuated. Temporary relief measures are in progress for the feeding and sheltering of the homeless. The loss of life, so far reported, is twelve, but reports are incomplete as the roads are blocked with debris. The damage to the cane crop, which were exceptionally promising, is very severe.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIV, Issue 18823, 11 March 1931, Page 9
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133TOLL OF HURRICANE. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIV, Issue 18823, 11 March 1931, Page 9
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