THE BEGA ENQUIRY.
Press Association—Copyright. Received April,l6, 8.10,a.m. Sydney, April 16. At the inquiry into the loss of the Bega, passengers gave evidence that the ship had a list when she left the wharf at Tathra. One of the boats -was very leaky, and the only bailer was a boot and there ’.vas difficulty in keeping her afloat. One passenger deposed to being handed a knife to cut the painter of the women’s boat. Other evidence showed that the vessel was carrying less cargo than usual, aud that it was well stowed.
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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9123, 16 April 1908, Page 5
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92THE BEGA ENQUIRY. Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9123, 16 April 1908, Page 5
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