DOBSON MINE

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 May 1927, Page 2

DOBSON MINE

NOAKES’ BODY LOCATED

The efforts of the exploration party to recover the remaining two bodies from the lower workings of the Dobson mine, met with partial success about 10 o’clock this morning, when the body of Alfred Noakes was locat ed in his working place. Arrangements were made for the removal of the remains, and this was accomplished this afternoon. The body of James Marshall is the only one now left in the mine.

Questioned by a reporter to-day, Mr. J. Hughes, the mine manager, expressed the opinion that there is no doubt Marshall’s body will be located but the actual time is uncertain, as hi was at the terminal of No. 2 dip heading, where it is probable (hat an accumulation of silt and other debris will be found. ’Rhe recovery of his body will be concentrated on, and the task will be carried out as quickly as possible. In reply to a question regarding the condition of the lower workings, Mr. Hughes said that it was retarding the work of the exploration party. The effect of the water had in places made the roof more or less treacherous, and as a result more care had to be taken. The funeral of the late Mr. Noakes, will take place to-morrow, leaving St. John’s Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. for Karoro Cemetery.