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Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 313, 7 November 1929, Page 3

Humour and excitement were provided when a heifer being placed on the Mako at Port Ahuriri forced its way out of the canvas sling and landed on the upper deck (reports an exchange). The beast quickly demonstrated that it was unharmed by dashing (into a corridor that led below into the saloon. Within a few seconds quarters that had been spick and span were turned upside down. After paying hurried calls to a number of cabins the heifer made into the saloon, where afternoon tea was neatly laid on the T tables. In a few minutes almost everything movable was smashed. Eventually the animal was secured with a rope, and by the aid of a winch it was hauled from the saloon, up•. the stairs and on to the deck, and from there it was lowered into the hold to join the rest of the herd that was being sent to Lyttelton. Shipwrights had to be engaged to put the cabins and saloon in order again, and so complete was the work of the heifer that the officers and engineers, who usually dine in the saloon, had to forsake it for their evening meal and have it at an hotel. After a delay of several hours the Mako got away for Lyttelton.