February 4, 2023 – The Valley Profile

The slip at Ruamahanga Bay on SH25 has now been cleared. Photo: Google Maps

SH25 open, care still needed on road

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:February 4, 2023
Post category:News

The slip at Ruamahanga has now been cleared and SH25 on the Thames Coast Rd is fully open, according to Waka Kotahi NZTA. The overall condition of the road still requires…

Suze McElroy with the ruby rock at the Thames School of Mines Rock Shop. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Ruby’s charm ingrained at School of Mines

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 4, 2023
Post category:News

A love for Thames history led Suze McElroy’s move to the School of Mines site in Thames to become the visitor services co-ordinator. She told The Profile she was keen…

The death of the daughter of an Upper Albert St resident was ruled accidental. Photo: Supplied

Death ruled accidental

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:February 4, 2023
Post category:Dead Cert Vintage Valley News

Mary Trumper very seldom left her house in Upper Albert Street, Grahamstown, Thames, but the harried mother of five children did need to go out on June 18, 1872. Three…

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