Seddonville flood damage after Murchison earthquake

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DescriptionSEDDONVILLE - FLOOD-DAMAGE after MURCHISON EARTHQUAKE of 17 June 1929. This event (as it affected Seddonville - has been well-documented by my uncle Jim Quinn (late of Kawerau), who was attending school at the time. This area was isolated for a fortnight.Date of PhotoBetween 1st January 1929 and 31st December 1929Map^[1]ContributorMaurice Alan Quinn

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Location (city or town)SeddonvilleEventFloodMurchison earthquake 1929

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Linkhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?.....6195008350&type=3&theaterCommentsMaye Dunn Maurice my grandfathers cousin Elizabeth Henderson Martin married a Tom Quinn who was born in Charleston but lived in Seddonville any relation to your family.??
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Maurice Alan Quinn
Maurice Alan Quinn I don't think so Maye. My branch of the Quinns arrived in NZ from Ayrshire, Scotland in 1875 including my great-grand-uncle Tom Quinn who turned one on the outward journey. All issue have been accounted-for.
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Maye Dunn
Maye Dunn Ok thanks Maurice..

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Seddonville flood damage after Murchison earthquake

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