LATE LOCALS.
The Gael arrived from Wellington via Greymouth this afternoon at 2.15 o’clock, bringing a full general cargo which included two large iron mooring buoys for use at Okuru. After discharing, a cargo of timber and some long iron derricks etc., will be loaded for Wellington.
Decribiug the flesh of whales 'as ex■ellent for human consumption, Mr F. W. Vosseler, of Wellington, informed the Palmerston North Rotary Club that he had once, without his knowledge, consumed a repast of this meat, Snd had enjoyed it in the belief that it was prime corned beef. Huge quantities of whale flesh were wasted in th© Dominion, said Mr Vosseler, and ho considered it might easily be converted into food suitable for addition to the menu. On one occasion he had seen settlers in the vicinity of Tory Channel whaling station taking away quantities of whale steaks, allegedly for their dogs ; but the care ;vith which they handled the flesh belied the assertion.
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Hokitika Guardian, 16 November 1931, Page 6
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161LATE LOCALS. Hokitika Guardian, 16 November 1931, Page 6
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