View all subjects; More like this: Similar Items Find a copy in the library. READ MORE: * Kaikōura quake on steroids * Could homeowners face 'earthquake excesses' on house insurance? The Dunedin photographic company of Hugh & G. K. Neill sprang into prominence with their 1925 appointment as official photographers of the New Zealand & South Seas International Exhibition held in Dunedin in 1925-26. Return via the same track. At 10:17 am on Monday, 17 June, an earthquake shook New Zealand from Auckland to Dunedin, and was measured at 7.8 on the Richter Scale. nzherald.co.nz. Murchison District Museum and Historical Society (1999) Stories of Murchison earthquake, 17th June, 1929. Christchurch Library, abgerufen am 4. Details. On 17 June 1929, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck in the middle of the morning. Fortunately, the most intense shaking occurred in a mountainous and densely wooded area extending ~65 km north of Murchison that was sparsely populated. "He left Murchison just after the quake and sometime - well after dark - he got to Glenhope. nzherald.co.nz. Spiers, now aged 83, lives with his wife Miriam in Nelson and said the quake was never talked about much when he was growing up. [Sound recording], Nelson Historical Society lecture, NHS 85, NGHS 86; Earthquake Relief Committee, Nelson. (PHOTO: Murchison Museum), A road repairer's camp, Murchison, 1929. The captivating Maruia Falls were formed as a result of the 1929 Murchison earthquake, which caused a landslide in the Maruia Valley and diverted the course of the Maruia River, forcing it to cut a new channel over an old river bank. The quake was felt from Auckland to Bluff, and widespread damage was reported in Nelson (where the tower of Nelson Boys’ College collapsed, injuring two boys), Westport and Greymouth. Photo: Murchison District Historical and Museum Society. It struck the Murchison region of the South Island , with an estimated magnitude of 7.8, and was felt throughout New Zealand . At 10.20 a.m. the Murchison, Buller and Nelson districts were rocked by an earth tremor of tremendous force. Several thousand additional smaller earthquakes occurred during the three month period from Dec. 16, 1811 to March 16, 1812. It was loud enough to be heard in New Plymouth, more than 250km away. Story: Historic earthquakes – The 1929 Arthur’s Pass and Murchison earthquakes. Rev. Description On 17 June 1929, at 10.17 a.m., a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the northern South Island. "They were uprooted not only from their family but their community and their home.". Whilst there is a strong focus in New Zealand at the moment on the multiple landslides triggered by the Kaikoura earthquake last month, GNS Science have released a new report about the landslides triggered by the 1929 M=7.9 Murchison earthquake on the other side of South island. Nelson, Westport and Greymouth reported damage, but it was half a day before authorities realised that the worst hit … "They had to find their way back home, across slips and across the river back to Murchison," Mr Nalder said. Das Zentrum des Bebens lag in der Lyell Range, nahe dem kleinen Ort Murchison (in der Region Tasman) und etwa 60 km östlich von Westport. One the way across South Island last weekend I stopped in the town of Murchison, after which the 1929 earthquake is named. He always wore a tam o' shanter (hat) and it was all on in place, he had the torch going and in he came and said 'oh, it was just a bit of a shake'.". Murchison is a city in Tasman region of the South island of New Zealand. The scars remain on the land and in the hearts of those who have grown up in the shadow of the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake, which struck at 10.17am on 17 June, 1929. Brian Spiers at his home in Nelson. NZ Herald Home. Geographie. Photo: Murchison District Historical and Museum Society. Seventeen people lost their lives. White, who died only a few years ago, told her son Hank Nalder that they found their way alone to safety. A road gang assesses damage after the quake. In 1929, Murchison was the epicentre of a massive earthquake. MURCHISON - JUNE 17, 1929 1929 was a year of earthquakes in New Zealand - 678 in total. Physical Description: Silver gelatin print approx 11.1 x approx 15.6 Nelson College building damaged by the 1929 Murchison earthquake. Road workers clear a slip after the 1929 quake. On 17 June an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck the north of the South Island, killing 17 people. Landslides caused by the 1929 M=7.8 Murchison earthquake in New Zealand. A road repairers' camp in Murchison, 1929. MURCHISON, WEST COAST, SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND Shortly before 10.30am on Monday the 17 June 1929, violent shaking was felt almost all over New Zealand. AG 274. Murchison Earthquake. There were 17 casualties, mostly as a result of landslides triggered by the earthquake . There were 17 casualties, mostly as a result of landslides triggered by the earthquake. Kelvin Berryman's grandfather Noall Berryman, who worked for the post and telegraph department in Murchison was among the quake's first responders. Earthquakes on 9 March (Arthur's Pass) and 8 May (Central North Island) were felt through large areas of the country. Die heutigen Wasserfälle, die in Folge eines Erdbebens entstanden, das am 17. Doris, who died only a few years ago, told her son Hank Nalder that they found their way alone to safety. Kelvin Berryman's grandfather Noall Berryman, who worked for the post and telegraph department in Murchison, was among the quake's first responders. Kaikōura residents reflect two years after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in 2016. Although this disaster struck seemingly out of nowhere, there had actually been a number of warning signs in the lead up to 17 June. Mr Spiers, now aged 83, lives with his wife Miriam in Nelson and said the quake was never talked about much when he was growing up. On 9 March 1929 a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck in the mountain ranges near Arthur’s Pass. Two other rivers, mangles and Matiri river. Its highlight is the famous White’s Creek faultline, which was the epicentre of the 1929 Murchison earthquake and where the ground instantaneously rose more than 4.5 metres (nearly 15 feet). It was 90 years ago today the small township of Murchison, between Nelson and the West Coast, was torn apart by New Zealand's third-deadliest earthquake on record. Murchison earthquake, 1929. Local historian Judy Peacock, who has strong family ties to the town, said the few phones the town had were knocked out and the dirt roads were gone. Die Maruia Falls befinden sich im Verlauf des Maruia River, 9 km südsüdöstlich dessen Mündung in den Buller River, Die Wasserfälle erstrecken sich über eine Breite von 130 m und besitzen eine Fallhöhe von rund 10 m.. Entstehung. This was a major event that … Scene at the 'Morels' property after the 1929 Murchison earthquake. It was loud enough to … Murchison Earthquake 1929. Isobel Monahan and Eleanor Pointon were newborns, and Ernie French was four years old. "They had to find their way back home, across slips and across the river back to Murchison," Nalder said. At 10.20 a.m. the Murchison, Buller and Nelson districts were rocked by an earth tremor of tremendous force. View Further Sources here. Fortunately, the most intense shaking occurred in a mountainous and densely wooded area extending ~65 km north of Murchison that was sparsely populated. Photo: RNZ / Tracy Neal. Two people were reported to have been “engulfed in a fissure in the Manawatu.” Seven Maori were killed in the Wairarapa when their whare collapsed. Talk:1929 Murchison earthquake. Most of Murchison's 300 people were left homeless, in freezing winter conditions. Photo: RNZ / Tracy Neal. Nelson Provincial Museum. Access restrictions Partly restricted - Please … Hank Nalder, who lives in Richmond with his wife Maryanne, says 1929 created a culture of resilience that exists today. "They asked Dad to speak, but all he wanted to do once he got to Nelson was to go and have a sleep. Nalder, who lives in Richmond with his wife Maryanne, said 1929 created a culture of resilience that existed today, and was possibly why the town refused to forget. It struck the Murchison region of the South Island, with an estimated magnitude of 7.3, and was felt throughout New Zealand. Nelson, Westport and Greymouth reported damage, but it was half a day before authorities realised that the worst hit region was Murchison. Historic earthquakes: The 1929 Arthur’s Pass and Murchison earthquakes Ministry for Culture and Heritage EARTHQUAKE CONDITIONS IN MURCHISON TOWNSHIP: FURTHER INTERESTING PICTURES SECURED LAST WEEK. Photograph taken in 1929 by Frederick Nelson Jones. Friday, 11 December 2020. The Murchison earthquake June 1929. Archival audio: Murchison – interviews with 10 people who remember the Murchison earthquake. Before completing the Loop Walk, visitors may sit and listen to an audio presentation featuring human-interest stories of the 1929 earthquake. Full titles read: "EARTHQUAKE IN NEW ZEALAND (first pictures) - Many killed - damage estimated at 10 million pounds - thousands homeless and every bridge and road broken for … "Immediately after the quake it would have been tough times going back to cold Murchison in the middle of winter during the Depression but that's what made them what they are, really, a pretty tough bunch.". Local historian and Murchison Museum volunteer Judy Peacock. Murchison earthquake recollections. It's located in South Island, New Zealand.The earthcache will take you to a landslide caused by a 1929 earthquake via a fun walkway - don't wear your new shoes! He walked, crossing slips, and forded creeks.". The 1929 Murchison earthquake's victims were mostly killed by landslides. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Murchison 1929 Earthquake (Earthcache) (GC2AG7V) was created by beltfamily on 6/19/2010. Apparently, the rumble was loud enough to be heard in New Plymouth. This was the 1929 Murchison earthquake. The track terminates in the middle of the old slip amongst the struggling vegetation, giving a good idea of the magnitude of the shake. The earthquake centre was in the Lyell Range, just west of Murchison, and thus the earthquake became known as the 1929 Murchison earthquake. It happened 40 years and a few months ago, on June 17, 1929 to be exact. There are photographs and written accounts of the devastation throughout the district and the experiences of the local people of the time. Murchison District Historical and Museum Society. Jump to navigation Jump to search. For days preceding the earthquake, booming noises had been heard in the hills around the town. Murchison Earthquake On 17 June 1929, at 10.17 a.m., a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the northern South Island. Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, abgerufen am 4. It was felt in cities and towns all over New Zealand. It triggered landslides on the steep surrounding mountains that swept away homes and caused 14 of the 17 deaths. It struck the Murchison region of the South Island, with an estimated magnitude of 7.8, and was felt throughout New Zealand. Brian Spiers said after his grandfather raised the alarm, his father - also named Bert - helped evacuate 280 people to Nelson, 125km away. "Once a Coaster, always a Coaster, and to be able to spend a fair amount of my career back down there doing research on the Alpine Fault, so there's a certain sort of circling around on some of the childhood drivers, I guess.". 9 March 1929: Arthur's Pass: Canterbury: 7.0: 7.0: 11 km: 42.83°S: 171.83°E: 1929 Arthur's Pass earthquake: 17 June 1929: Murchison: West Coast: 7.3: 7.7: 9 km: 41.69°S: 172.20°E: 17: 1929 Murchison earthquake: 23 June 1929: Murchison: West Coast: 6.5: 6.2: 14 km: 41.78°S: 172.32°E: Felt throughout central New Zealand 12 February 1930: Porangahau: Hawke's Bay: 6.2: 6.2 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - After the quake - Morels home Murchison Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Murchison earthquake On 17 June 1929, at 10.17 a.m., a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the northern South Island. On 17 June an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck the north of the South Island, killing 17 people. By mid-morning, that had all changed. Napier, New Zealand. "They asked Dad to speak, but all he wanted to do once he got to Nelson was to go and have a sleep.". The scars remain on the land and in the hearts of those who have grown up in the shadow of the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake, which struck at 10.17am on 17 June 1929. Morel's house, destroyed by a slip in Matakitaki Valley after the 1929 Murchison earthquake. It struck the Murchison region of the South Island, with an estimated magnitude of 7.8, and was felt throughout New Zealand. Transcript. Ms Monahan is expected to be at today's service, which will begin with the tolling of the church bell 17 times. (PHOTO: Alexander Turnbull Library and Murchison Museum), Morel’s house destroyed by Busch’s Slip in Matakitaki Valley, after the Murchison earthquake 1929. On 17 June a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Buller–Nelson region. The earthquake that struck Murchison on 17 June 1929 was felt all over New Zealand. He came in. Download this stock image: Maruia Falls were created by the 1929 Murchison earthquake when a slip blocked the original channel, Murchison, New Zealand. It was 90 years ago on Monday that the small township of Murchison, between Nelson and the West Coast, was torn apart by New Zealand's third-deadliest earthquake on record. It was felt in cities and towns all over New Zealand. "Once a Coaster, always a Coaster, and to be able to spend a fair amount of my career back down there doing research on the Alpine Fault, so there's a certain sort of circling around on some of the childhood drivers, I guess.". Whilst there is a strong focus in New Zealand at the moment on the multiple landslides triggered by the Kaikoura earthquake last month, GNS Science have released a new report about the landslides triggered by the 1929 M=7.9 Murchison earthquake on the other side of South island. Murchison earthquake On 17 June 1929, at 10:17am, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the northern South Island. Lives were lost at Murchison in 1929, and again at Īnangahua in 1968. The 1929 Murchison earthquake occurred at 10:17 am on 17 June. Doris White, eight years old at the time, was buried in a slip that hit her school but was rescued by her sister Gertie. The earthquake that struck Murchison on 17 June 1929 was felt all over New Zealand. There were 17 casualties, mostly … Residents were sent scrambling from their houses and many spent the rest of the night outside. He came in. "Next thing, bang, bang, bang on the door and it was Dad. Geology -- New Zealand -- Tasman District. "He left Murchison just after the quake and sometime - well after dark - he got to Glenhope. Two people were reported to have been “engulfed in a fissure in the Manawatu.” Seven Maori were killed in the Wairarapa when their whare collapsed. She said a local man, Bert Spiers, walked the 41km from Murchison to Glenhope to raise the alarm. 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