Damage to property caused by the Halswell tornado

20 January 1983

Damage to property caused by the Halswell tornado

20 January 1983

Damage to property caused by the Halswell tornado. The tornado hit the Halswell area at about 8pm, demolishing garages, wrecking fences, and knocking down trees. In the foreground a boat has been lifted onto the neighbouring property.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: South West / Halswell

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Reference ID: CCL-StarP-02184A

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