NEW ZEALAND: Napier in ruins after earthquake (1931)

GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Scenes following the earthquake that destroyed Napier, New Zealand, on Feb 3rd, 1931. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: The Great Holocaust Feb 3rd 1931. Napier in Ruins NEW ZEALAND: Napier: EXT PANNING shot Hastings street in ruins Wreckage of car and debris of ruined buildings SLATE INFORMATION: Marine Parade as it was and as it is now! Library footage of people strolling down Marine Parade before earthquake struck PANNING shot of ruin and devastation People setting up makeshift camp SLATE INFORMATION: Dr Moore’s Hospital resembles the Leaning Tower of Pisa Hospital building leaning at an angle Rubble Debris with chimneys left standing Ruins of Municipal Theatre Power lines with smoke coming out Wreckage of car Group of soldiers marching down street More of devastation including houses with rooms exposed Various of wrecked