GIGANTIC STORM IN CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Independent, Volume V, Issue 324, 15 January 1907, Page 5

GIGANTIC STORM IN CAMBRIDGE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —About mid-day to-day Cambridge was visited by a terrific storm, lasting fully an hour, and continuing unabated up to the time of writing. The amount of water pent up owing to the small drain pipes put down by our progressive Council was amazing. An enormous lake extended from the corner of Mr Fowler’s up past Mr Court’s shop. The thunder was apalling and lightning most vivid. It is astounding that the public should have to put up with so much inconvenience, when a series of larger pipes would do a great deal to avoid the trouble. Our friend Mr O’Toole may be against the clock, but it would be useful, if for nothing else but to set it chiming on the approach of a storm, so that the inhabitants of the town might shut their doors and shopkeepers secure their goods. I am, etc., Visitor. January 12, 1907.