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Hokitika Guardian, 29 August 1921, Page 3

LATE LOCALS.

j Tbe disappearance iff the young CobI Hfii girl, Maria M airhead, which has aroused so much interest, has now been i cleared up. Information was ri'eeiveet 1 at Greymoulli last nigbfc that her par- | cuts bail been adviseel that her brother r.nel uncle who went over to Christ-e-hiiri'li in search 1 of her, located her at her aunt’s place in Christchurch. Tt seems that she is on the- verge of a nervous breakdown, which will account lor her actions. The Hon. C. J. Barr, Minister of Education, will visit the Coast early next month. Mr Sedelem will oewmpanv the Hon Minister through the ' Grey-Westland districts. It is expected the Ministerial party will arrive at Greymonth about the Bth September, and proceed as far south as Waiho Gorge. While in the southern district the Hon Minister will look into several matters affecting school buildings etc. Tat an* traffic bridge which is being erected by Mr R. Scott, near Waiho Gorge, is now being pushed ahead. It is ho]>cel that the timlter for the stringers will be. on the ground next week. and as The piles are driven and the large approach on the South side, vf the stream are completed, the bridge should lx> ready for traffic In about a month or five weeks’ time. When available it. will lie a great, boon to the locality rnd the travelling public.