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(Received December 19,10,45 a.m.) . Stusey, Dec. 19, The people onthosteamerPrincoss Lad ken to a birthday picnic, given to celebrate the seventh anniversary Mie birth of Major Bridge's twin 'OM&ters, one of whom named Marjoiwras drowned. v,fira only other fatality wasachild named Buckland, aged 6 years, A child named Ward, and nurse girl are in a critical condition, The collision occurred in daylight, ptlierwiso there would have been a heavy loss of life. How the accident happened is inexplicable, as tho harbour is quite "V pjear at the spot we it took place. After the impact, there was a panic, and the awning deck of the Princess collapsed, injuring a number of passengers. A little girl was seen in tho water right under the sponson, and Miss Javas, who was struggling in the water, saw the upturned face, and grabbing the little ono, succeeded m raising it up above her head, at arm's length, A nasty sea at the moment overwhelmed both, and the child was seen no more. A soldier sprang in aud rescued Miss Javas. Volunteer Borland, holder of the Royal Albert medal for bravory displayed at a submarine explosion, which happened somo time ago at Middle Head,bravely rescued a lady, After the collison, life belts were promptly served out on the Princess. Both vessels were at nearly full speed at the time of tho collison,
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4906, 19 December 1894, Page 3
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229Latest Particulars. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4906, 19 December 1894, Page 3
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