HULK KEEPER MISSING
anxiety of wife CLOTHES IN LAUNCH (“Per Prfcss Association.) WELLINGTON, last nic*ht. A. N. Briggs, the hulk keeper on the Westport Coal Company’s Alameda, is reported missing. His wife, who lives ashore, expected him home yesterday morning for provisions. She became i anxious and watched the hulk with glasses but saw no sign, so she telegraphed to the company. A tug went out and found the launch tied close to the boarding ladder, indicating that it had been got ready to leave. In it were Mr. Briggs’ jacket and hat.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20091, 10 November 1939, Page 5
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93HULK KEEPER MISSING Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20091, 10 November 1939, Page 5
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