QUEENSLAND.
Brisbane, July 16. The steamer Ranelaigh ran down and sank the brigantine Spunkie 132 tons, Captain Walsch, off Cape Moreton. No lives were lost, the Brigantine's crew being rescued by the steamer. The latter was not damaged by the collision. News has been received from New Guinea to the effect that two men belonging to the exploring party have been murdered by the natives. Count Pfeill and Herr Rocholl, who were engaged m explorations m New Ireland were deserted by their followers, who carried off their instruments and provisions. The leaders of the party lived on copra for some time, and were not rescued until they had gone through great hardships.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1895, 17 July 1888, Page 3
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112QUEENSLAND. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1895, 17 July 1888, Page 3
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