SEARCH FOR SWIMMER.
DRAGGING IN WADXATO. j (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) HAMILTON, this day. I A search is being made for the body of Mr. John Edward Foulds, single, aged 24, who disappeared in the Waikato River, at Claudelands, on Sunday afternoon. . . Mr. Foulds was seen swimming by his brother, Mr. Robert Foulds, about half a chain out from the eastern bank of the river at about 3.30. Mr. Foulds was not missed until after six o'clock, when he failed to return to tea. It was not until then that the search was instituted. Dragging operations were continued to-day, but without suceess. Mr Foulds was a strong swimmer and had often sum across the Waikato River and back without effort.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 27, 2 February 1932, Page 9
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119SEARCH FOR SWIMMER. Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 27, 2 February 1932, Page 9
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