Heavy rain hits Otira railway; Jim Ferguson's farm south of Ross hit by landslide

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DescriptionHeavy rain hits Otira railway; Jim Ferguson's farm south of Ross hit by landslideDate of Photo1985Map^[1]ContributorAndrew Breeze

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EventHeavy rain hits Otira railway; Jim Ferguson's farm south of Ross hit by landslideFlood

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CommentsLisa Richardson
I remember walking up the slip and inspecting the damage with Dad (the late George Ferguson) and my Uncle Jim Ferguson. Today is the anniversary of dad's passing. 35 years today. It's also the anniversary of mum's death (Grace Ferguson, nee Hahn). 40 years today.

Sandra Douglas
Wow thats sad both passing on same date..

John Murray
Reported by Pat Taylor a great patron of the Kings Hotel. A avid connosoier of Famous Grouse Whisky. RIP Pat.

Sue McBride
Remember that too

George Ferguson
I was there

Anne Brown
Oh my goodness that sounds like a nightmare.

Sandra Douglas
Hav photos of the road , farm& paddocks ..
55mm that's pittance to us now get 160mm & up to 300 in cple days..we get thunder at moment..

Wendy Rodden
I remember this too! Pretty sure I have photos somewhere!

Wendy Oats
I think something similar happened maybe 10 years ago too.

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Heavy rain hits Otira railway; Jim Ferguson's farm south of Ross hit by landslide

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