STORM AT ONSLOW.
THE PEARLERS IN DANGER AGAIN. (IIV TKLEOHAI'H—rttESS ASSOCIATION—COPYIUGIIT.) Perth, April 13. On April 6 a severe storm occurred at Onslow, which is situated on the West Australian coast 754- miles north of Premantlc, and which is one of the centres of the pearling fleet. News was delayed by the interruption of the telegraphic sorvico. Tlio storm raged during the whole day. Much dahiago was dono to property, including a large quantity of goods on the wharf. Two lighters, a lugger, and a cutter woredriven ashore. The last-named was a complete wreck. The tramway was washed away in several places. No loss of lifo has yet been reported, but fears are entertained for the safety of nine pearling luggers which put to sea the night bctoro the storm.
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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 481, 14 April 1909, Page 7
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130STORM AT ONSLOW. Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 481, 14 April 1909, Page 7
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