SEARCH AT OMOTO

Press, Volume C, Issue 29695, 13 December 1961, Page 16

SEARCH AT OMOTO

No Trace Of Man Found (From Our Own Reporter) GREYMOUTH, Dec. 12. A large party of Greymouth policemen, assisted by members of the West Coast Deerstalkers’ Association, today made a second unsuccessful search in the bush at Omoto from which a voice was heard at least twice yesterday calling for help. The weather today was cold with frequent heavy showers and it was practically impossible for the searchers to climb the precipitous bush-covered bluff where the call was heard. No-one has been reported missing in the Grey district. The area being searched is a popular one for climbers and hunters and their voices have frequently been heard as they walked along the ridge above the bluff. The police believe that a man may have fallen from the top of the bluff and become trapped in the undergrowth. Though no calls were heard today, the search is to continue. Personal Items The Prime Minister (Mr Holyoake) and Mrs Holyoake arrived in Christchurch yesterday afternoon. They visited the Middleton factory of Andrews and Beaven, Ltd , and then attended the Christmas party of the Nationalist Club. They will return to Wellington this morning. The newly-appointed New Zealand Ambassador . fo Japan. Mr E. B. E. Taylor, of Christchurch, today presented his credentials to Emperor Hirohito at the Imperial Palace. Tokyo, December 12. Messrs C. G. Jarman and G. A. Holmes attended their last meeting as members of the board of governors of Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln, yesterday. Mr A. J. Smith, absent from the meeting because of illness, is also losing his seat on the board because of the change in representation made by the recent legislation. The chairman (Mr T. D. J. Holderness) and other members of the board spoke in appreciation of tlio work done by the three men. Mr Jarman has been a member of the board since 1948. Mr G. J. Gaffaney has been appointed editor of the "Timaru Herald.” Mr E. W. Murphy will be associate editor.—(P.A.)