Vessels Overdue.
The barqueutine Handa Isle left Auckland for the Kaipara in ballast on November 1-lth, and has not yet arrived at her destination. A little anxiety is felt regarding the vessel, as she is now 2G days out, and several vessels which sailed from Auckland some considerable time after her have since arrived at the Kaipara. It is just possible that the vessel has been blown off the land by one of the strong westerly winds which have been prevalent of late, and, being in light trim, has not been able to make the land again, Another vessel concerning wbicn anxiety is felt is the brigantine Sarah and Mary, from Dunedin to Auckland. The brigantine passed the East Gape thirteen days ago, and has not yet put in an appearance. The weather conditions have been against the vessel, as after entering the Bay of Flenty strong head winds were encountered,"which would considerably retard her progress, ________
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Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 68, 4 December 1902, Page 1
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