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[UNITRD JPRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington June 6. The Hinemoa returned this morning from the search for the missing schooner Colleen Bawn, She visited several sounds and islands in the vicinity where the vessel was simposed to be lost, but without success. On Stephens Island some planking decking and a mast were found, but these are thought to be a portion of the schooner Merlin. The last heard of the Colleen was seen on the night of 6th May when she was spoken by a schooner. Old Jack, captain of the Colleen Bawn, then reported that one of the crew was sick, and was advised that as it was likely to be a dirty night it would be prudent to run to Port Underwood for Shelter. Subsequently a S.E. gale sprang’up--arid • it is supposed that the little vessel which was 16 years old, foundered. The crew Consisted of Captain Pyke, and 2 seamen. June 7. A private telegrani received in town states that a serious accident occurred at the Westport colliery. Particulars to hand are very meagre, but it appears a mishap occurred to the incline hy which co’ala are conveyed to the side of the mountain, where the ' works are situated and damages to the extent of a thousand pounds are stated to have been caused, according to a telegram sent to the head office, Dunedin. A reply was sent ordering the works to be
stopped until the scene of the accident had been inspected And necessary inquiry ihadc into the matter. Auckland, June 7. J A whale was harpooned yesterday ii> harbor by Captain Favepdias and boats’ crew, but it got away with, the halrpoou and line. ■ A mannaiAed Guai tz, a Swede, was found early this morning hanging to a lamp post ite\r the. gas.- works. The deceased, about two months ago, in company with a mate named M'Bunnc, arrived from Sydney. They- were supposed to be digits, and, atter remaining a few days, proceeded Vo Whangaii gum fields. Their success not being so good as they hoped, they returned to Auckland, and soon afterwardsM-Burnie left for Sydney, Guartz, remaining behind. An open verdict was returned. .
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Kumara Times, Issue 1152, 8 June 1880, Page 2
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