MORE WRECKAGE
MISSING PLANE
More wreckage believed to be from the missing Western Federated Aero Club's Gipsy Moth, which was lost when returning to New Plymouth from the South Island aero pageant at Hokitika in March, has been found in the vicinity of Island Bay. The machine, which was piloted by Mr. ' Arthur Smith, of Pungarehu, Taranaki, who had with him as passenger Mr. James Hamill, also of Pungarehu, is thought to have crashed into .the sea in the vicinity of Ohau Point, Makara, 'during heavy fog.
A day or two ago an, elevator from one of the wings with fabric torn away from a large portion of,.it was found on the beach at Island Bay. About the same time a tyre and tube, the latter still inflated, from one of the landing wheels was picked up by fishermen at sea and brought to shore. In a fatality of this nature, when no body is recovered, the Police Department advise the Coroner of the position, and he may make a recommendation to the'Attorney-General, who decides whether or not an inquest shall be held.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 128, 1 June 1937, Page 10
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183MORE WRECKAGE Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 128, 1 June 1937, Page 10
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