Violent Earthquake off Coast of Dutch New Guinea
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Dutch New Guinea
A SUBMARINE earthquake of great violence convulsed the Arafura Sea near the Aru Islands, off the southern coast of Dutch New Guinea, on February 2. It was the most terrific disturbance ever recorded at Riverview Observatory, Sydney—all the instruments were flung completely out of adjustment. Darwin, Northern Australia, was rocked by a ser ies of tremors for 10 minutes, but only minor damage was suffered.
Mr. E. W. P. Chinnery, Director of District Services and Native Affairs in
New Guinea, is at present spending
long leave in Victoria.