Flooding of the Grey River.1905.

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DescriptionAt about 8 o'clock on Saturday evening the flood'began to recede, and by 10 o'clock the water was off the main streets. Sunday morning broke fine and bright, and the sun seemed to mock the desolate surroundings.

The principal streets resembled a river bed, gravel being piled up feet high on the street pavement. The railway lines on the wharf were lifted to to the middle of the street, and large holes were 'dug out, one sufficient to bury a horse and cart. The shops presented a terrible sight, mud and slush being inches deep. All day the work of cleaning has been carried out, all employees, with buckets and brooms, being kept hard at it.

The streets are practically ruined, and on Boundary street the holes art. very large. Boxes, tanks barrels, and debris of all kinds are lying about the street.
Courtesy of the Alexander Turnbull Library.Date of Photo1905Map^[1]External Link1905 Flood, Paper`s Past.ContributorRichard Wooders

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Location (city or town)GreymouthLandmark (Place)Greymouth WharfEvent1905 flooding of the Grey River.

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Flooding of the Grey River.1905.

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