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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 536, 1 June 1920, Page 2

The wreck of the American schooner Defender on Nuku Suku Reef, on April 10, was a boon to the natives of Fulaga. Captain Ei'.icson and his crew of six rowed to island, which wns ten miles away, and next morning, when they returned to the wreck, they were attended by aboull 22 ennoes, carrying practically the whole population. The natives evidently considered a wreck ended private ownership, for they helped themselves to the stores and any odd clothing. V.'hilu the cargo of timba/ had no attraction for the natives, the paint proved a great treasure, and before long their canoes were all the colours of the rainbow., I