LAUNCH WRECKED
(Press Assn.-
CREW REACH SHORE SAFELY
— By Telegraph — Copyright.)
WELLINGTON, last night. The Secretary of the Marine Department received advice to-night that the launeh Matatua had been wrecked in Pallister Bay. Her crew of three are safe. The launch left Foxton last Tuesday and arrived at Riddiford's station at Orangorango on Thursday. A supply of benzine was taken in and the launch left again at 3 p.m. for Wellington. As nothing more had been heard of the vessel some anxiety was felt regarding her safety and inquiries were made by thg' Marine Department. It was then learned that the launch had been wrecked and her crew of three had reached shore in safety, and walked to Riddifords station, whfere they received attention,
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 59, 31 October 1931, Page 3
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