THE EARTHQUAKE.
At 4.55 this morning there were two distinct shocks of earthquake. The first was heralded by a roaring noise, and was of short duration, but was quickly followed by a much more severe shake. No damage is reported as having occurred through the shocks. A sharp shock of earthquake, lasting Beveral seconds, was felt in the Northern district at about eight minutes to five o'clock this morning. A distinct shock was felt at Kaiapoi at ten minutes to 5 a.m. The direction appeared to be from north to south, and continued some seconds. [Pur Pbkss Association.] WAIKABI, A. gust 29. Two shocks of earthquake were felt here at 4.60 and 6.30 this morning. The direction was north aud south. The first shook was rather severe, but no damage was done. ____■_—-—-—__—=____=_ I «Thb Silence of Dean Maitland." '—Tlie second performance ofthedrama- | tised version of MaxweirGrey'a popular ! novel, "The Silence of Dean Maitland," | was given in the Opera House last night I by the Walter Bentley Dramatic Company. There was a large audience, and the performance was much enjoyed. The drama wUI be repeated to-night.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5041, 29 August 1894, Page 3
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185THE EARTHQUAKE. Star (Christchurch), Issue 5041, 29 August 1894, Page 3
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