THE FEDERAL WRECK
' BODIES IDENTIFIED. LAST FAREWELL MESSAGE. By Telegraph—Prcsj Association—Copyright Melbourne, April S. The five b idies picked up have been definitely identified as those of members of the Federal crew. A bottle has been picked up off Geelong heads supposed to contain a last message from the Federal. It is dated Gabo Island, April Ist, and says: “ Stormy night—boat sinking fast—wind terrific —squall—party lowered boat —started for land.” It was signed by Captain Coull and some members of tko crew. The owners of the Federal are taking steps for giving present relief to the widows and families of those lost. It has also been decided to inaugurate a relief fund, towards which the firm contribute £SOO.
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 78, 9 April 1901, Page 2
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