NORTHERN TELEGRAMS.
(From Dunedin papers) Nelson, March 12. The ship Hera, loading wool at Port Underwood, was found to be on fire yesterday, and was run ashore. By last accounts she was still burning. She had on board nearly a full cargo, consisting of wool, grain, and some flax. The cause of the fire is not known. Some conjecture that it was the act of an incendiary, as some of the crew were sent on board in irons after having deserted. Hokitika, March 13. The s.s, Tarajua arrived here this morning, She left Melbourne on the 7th, and made the passage in 5 days 14 hours. During the first five days she experienced strong S.E. winds, and a southerly breeze for the last few hours. She brings 17 saloon and 72 steerage passengers, together with 275 tons of cargo for all ports. Passenger List;— Misses Carrol, S. Martin, Luhning, Pearce, Masters Stronach (3), Messrs. Hall, Stanton, H, Goldston, Harper, J, S. M. Thomson, George Duflield, A. C. Pritchard, Thomas Parker, Johnston, R. J. M'Kenzie, James Stuckley/and 72 in the steerage.
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Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 110, 17 March 1870, Page 5
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180NORTHERN TELEGRAMS. Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 110, 17 March 1870, Page 5
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