SLIP BLOCKS OTIRA GORGE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18960, 6 January 1930, Page 9

SLIP BLOCKS OTIRA GORGE.

WEATHER NOW FINE ON WEST COAST. (Special to the "Star.”) GREYMO-UTH, January 6. The road through the Otira Gorge was blocked last night by a slip. It is estimated that; two days will be required to Clear the obstruction. After Saturday’s showers the night was very wet at Greymouth. The rainfall for the 24 hours ended at nine o'clock yesterday morning totalled 135 points. The weather improved yesterday and the rainfall was only nine points for the 24 hours ended at nine this fiiorning. To-day was beautifully fine and the track was splendid for the trots. Motoring Mishaps. A party of ladies in a Christchurch car had an unpleasant experience on Saturday morning while attempting to cross a flooded creek on the west side of Arthur’s Pass. The car ran into deep water and all their luggage was soaked. The ladies crossed by footbridge, but were three hours in the pouring rain. They completed the journey to Greymouth by train and another car being sent out to recover the luggage. Three Ashburton tourists met trouble between Punakaikai and Greymouth yesterday when the car skidded on a loose shingle surface and. ran into a swamp. Other motorists assisted to restore it to the road. One lady was thrown out when the car door opened, but escaped with nothing more serious than shock.