Murchison earthquake 1929

Hodgson's Store, a building which was rebuilt and is still in operation as a general store today. (PHOTO: Alexander Turnbull Library and Murchison Museum)

A slip at Hinehaka. (PHOTO: Murchison Museum)

A road repairer's camp, Murchison, 1929. (PHOTO: Alexander Turnbull Library and Murchison Museum)

Morel’s house destroyed by Busch’s Slip in Matakitaki Valley, after the Murchison earthquake 1929. (PHOTO: Murchison District Historical and Museum Society)

Matakitaki Bridge after the 1929 quake. (PHOTO: John Spencer)

Workers clearing a slip near Murchison, 1929. (PHOTO: Murchison Museum)

Road workers clear a slip after the 1929 Murchison earthquake. (PHOTO: Alexander Turnbull Library and Murchison Museum)

Road gang, Murchison. (PHOTO: Alexander Turnbull Library and Murchison Museum)