LATE LOCALS.
Tom, a tortoiseshell cat, the pride and joy of the crew of the liner Aorangi. met a. tragic end recently, being drowned in Auckland Harbour. In pursuit of a seagull, Tom climbed to the Aorangi’s rail, but Hie bird swerved wide, and a splash in the water coincided with the cry “cat. overboard.” The crew of the Aorangi lined the rail to watch their pet swimming bravely against the harbour swell, while in answer to a signal, a press launch in the vicinity went to tin- rescue. After much angling with ;1 boathook the oat was retrieved, hut apparently it had been its ninth liie, nml Tom, after a. piteous sigh, succumbed. There was much sorrow in tlie \orangi I'or'ard as Hie result of the tragedy, as Tom luid been a privileged passenger and companion.
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Hokitika Guardian, 8 May 1929, Page 5
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137LATE LOCALS. Hokitika Guardian, 8 May 1929, Page 5
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