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. TJ.LK MISHAP TO THE KAROIU. By Telegraph—Press Association Dunedin, December 19. ' Mr. AViddowson, S.M., in sivii'e «iecision in the magisterial inquiry regarding the mishap to the steamer Karori, said iiiiat the opinion of the Court was ! thnti the casualty was caused by tho wiip taking a sheer on a sti'oiij (loftd tidi , j which thre\v s her out of position, and through not answering tilie helm in sufficient time to enable her to clear Hie dancer. In the circumstances tho Court exonerated the miwtor, oflicors, and crew , of the ship from all blame- Tho accident was in no way ntJHbntuble to * dej feet in the ship's gear, mid the mnsNand officere acted with all prudence after the accident. Tin; cerlificalcs of Hi* master and officers would be lvinrned. Captain Hopkins was allowed costs.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 74, 20 December 1919, Page 8
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137SHEERED BY THE TIDE Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 74, 20 December 1919, Page 8
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