A gang of workers employed to clean up Westport railway lines .1929.

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DescriptionA gang of workers employed for clearing up damage in the Westport railway lines after the Murchison earthquake.
The 1929 Murchison earthquake occurred at 10:17 AM on 17 June. It struck the Murchison region of the South Island, with an estimated magnitude of 7.3, and was felt throughout New Zealand.

Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19290703-48-3 'PhotographerJames RingDate of Photo3rd July 1929Map^[1]ContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)WestportOrganisation (eg business)NZ RailwaysEventClearing up after Murchison earthquake

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A gang of workers employed to clean up Westport railway lines .1929.

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