Earthquake in Solomon Is.
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WHAT is described as the worst earth quake in the history of the island occurred at Vanikoro, British Solomon Islands, on July 19.
Tremors commenced at midnight on Monday, July 16, and continued until Saturday, July 20.
All buildings on the island were badly damaged. The Vanikoro Kauri Timber Company suffered severe losses and much property and equipment were destroyed.
Though some of the inhabitants were thrown heavily to the ground, there were no casualities. The natives at the first signs of an upheaval left the foreshores and fled into the bush.
The above particulars were received by radio at the end of July, but no further details have reached Sydney.