EARTHQUAKE AREA
SURVEY BY CAPTAIN BUCKLEY. V (By Telegraph—Press Association). WESTPORT, August 1. Captain Whitford, of the Marine Department, in,a Moth plade in charge ;• of Captain Buckley, made a survey of the steamer routes as far as Hikurangi Light house. He' saw nothing in the ,ature of a disturbance of the marine bottom or in the nature of a shoaling. Two further flights were made, both by Captain Buckley, accompanied by Corporal Smith. The.:.first flight was from Seddonvillc along the Glasgow Fault to the sea, numerous photos being taken en route. The second flight ws over Mt. Rochfort to the -Buller Hirer, and ovor, to Murchison .vih I,yen, where an inspection was'made, and photos taken of the slips in the jvlnta'kitaki River,' causing the lake. The plane then left for Christchurch, but in the vicinity of Lewis Saddle engine trouble developed, and the plane was steered for' lteefton, and thence * —- back, to Westport.' ; There the usual perfect landing was made. The engine will be overhauled in the morning, and if all right the return flight to Christchurch will be made via Arthur’s Pass. '
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Hokitika Guardian, 2 August 1929, Page 5
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