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removing the chimney

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The chimney busted right through the wooden beam holding up the roof. I'm told it may an alarming noise.

Yes, it was a joke. The tours, that is, not the yard filled with earthquake-caused sand volcanos. They were very real. You can see one covering the driveway in this photo. The signs read as follows. "Tours run 1/2 hourly. $5.25 admission. Eftpos unavailable." "If you think this is bad... you should see the back!"

A new crack in the footpath in Rydal Park.

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Cracks in the roads and foot paths were surprisingly hard to find given the strength of the earthquake.

the jolt opened most kitchen cupboard doors

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Views the day after Boxing Day 2010

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Lone Star pre Demolition

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Lone Star pre Demolition

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neighbours survey the sand volcanos

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Lots of people were out and about in the streets checking on everyone after the earthquake. When it was clear that everyone was OK, the sand volcanos became the feature of interest.