THE LOST COLLIER
THE MISSING CREW. (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) SYDNEY, Feb. 9. In reference to the sinking of the Annie M. Miller, the vessel, accordin', to survivors’ stories, capsized and sank within eight minutes. Ono man was in a hunk when he was thrown out on to the deck, and then plunged into the water. He was later picked up by a boat. Tho six men in the boat who almost exhausted when rescued by the pilot steamer. They told graphic stories of their experiences. The “ Captain Cook ” and two other steamers searched for the six missing men until an early hour without avail. It is now thought some of those missing were trapped in their blinks, and were drowned. They are:— Captain Pilling, John Wilson, E. Rowera, Andrew Anderson. H. Andrews, P. Brennan.
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Hokitika Guardian, 11 February 1929, Page 3
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136THE LOST COLLIER Hokitika Guardian, 11 February 1929, Page 3
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