Hawkes Bay Province, in New Zealand, has been the scene of an appalling disaster—so terrible that its extent can only be estimated. Severe earthquakes began yesterday morning and the City of Napier and the neighbouring town of Hastings were soon in flames. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wed 4 Feb 1931, Page 13
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