WRECK OF THE BERLIN.

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WRECK OF THE BERLIN.

A Gallant Rescue

Press Association —Copyright. Loudon, February 25,

A Dutch captaiu named Sperling is the hero of tho Berlin catastrophe. He swam through tho 60ft. surf from his small boat to tho pier and thence through the waves to the wreck, carrying a life line, and with tho help of tliree others ho rescued the last three women before tho lifeboat men returned. Prince Henry received a groat ovation yesterday at The Hague for helping and encouraging tho rescuers. PIo once or twice risked his life.

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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8750, 26 February 1907, Page 2

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