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BY INTERNAL EXPLOSION.
ibout noon yesterday word was -received from Farewell Spit lightkeeper that the Regulus, which, left iSclson for Westport on Monday evening, was returning to Nelson witn. two boats in tow, a*nd that she had on board sixty shipVrecked persons. The lightkeeper was unable to ascertain the name of" the ■wrecked vessel, and as the story gamed currency, which" it very quickly did, there was much conjecture as to what vessel had come to grief, as there was no/'indication^ ; whether^ the number given was a Tship's; company only or whether passengers were included, nor was, there, any information as to wliev;as there any information ..w4ie^ total ;of those on- board the wrecked vessel. .".■.'. J - In the circumstances, the Mayor (Mr W. Wallace Snodgrass) judged iv proper that arrangements should be made for the reception, accommodation, an<3 supply of immediate-necessities of those who liad been rescued. He' Accordingly called together suet of the citizens as he came in touch with, and at this short notice about thirty citizens assembled and formed themselves into a committee for the purppse. ' ' ■ . v The drivers of licensed venicles expressed their willingness 'to convey without charge the party to such places of accommodation as might be arranged. Accommodation was secured at various hotels and arrangements .'.nade to have the ambulance and nurses in attendance in case their services might be required. It was also arranged through the Harbourmaster (Captain x Collins) that the Mayor and some members of the committee should go out in the pilot launch and meet and board the Regulus and forward the carrying,,, cut of the arrangements following* iheV landing. These arrangements were admirably carried into effect. An ample numßer of cars and cabs were in waiting some time prior, to the arrival of the Regulus, which was expected to be shortly; after four o'clock. A very large crowd had assembled to witness the landing, and to enable this to be effected with the least disaomtort the outer wharf was cleared, fhe police, under Sergeant Barrett, keeping guard over the approach. There was great excitement when the Regulus came in-, to view when she cleared the lighthouse, and it could be seen distinctly that a considerable body of persons were standing about her decks. After she entered harbour and drew nearer to the wharf there was a sense of relief when it was seen that'there were no women among the rescued, and the sailor caps and clothing indicated that there were no passengers in the party. Approaching the wharf- the Regulus ran io the inner berth, where the crowd was at its thickest, and as she drew in the Mayor, who had boarded from the pilot launch, announced that all were safe, there had not been any lives lost, the news being greeted with a hearty. cheer, to which the ship's company heartily responded. The,query from one of .the crew, fsAre we downhearted?" met with a stentorian negative response. :;: At the wharf, side further membei's of the citizens', committee boarded the llegulus, and in a very short time the crew, first, and officers were drafted to various billets and quickly conveyed there. • After the Port Kembla's company had . been housed the citizens' committee met in tho Mayor's room and steps were taken to supply those' deficiencies in clothing, etc., which existed in almost every case. . * Various outfitters were •communicated with, and all agreed to supply what was required from them at a small mar- , gin over cost, and during the evening the immediate wants of the whole of the party were supplied. The Collector of Customs (Mr W. i)o----venish) advised the secretary of the Shipwrecked Sailors' Society of the. facts, anl received a reply authorrsTn}};* Lim to draw upon the society up to £2 per man in the meantime if required, and advising that if further relief was necessary particulars should be supplied, j This telegram was handed to the Mayor, who replied that the men had. landed destitute, that steps had been' taken to billet them and make up deficiencies in clothins;, and that he expected that more than £2 per man would bo required. {
OFF FAREWELL SPIT.
ALL HANDS SAVED.
FATE OF JHE PORT KEMBLA.
GREW BROUGHT TO KELSON.
MAILS FOR NEW ZEALAND LOST.
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Colonist, Volume LVIII, Issue 14515, 19 September 1917, Page 5
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BY INTERNAL EXPLOSION. Colonist, Volume LVIII, Issue 14515, 19 September 1917, Page 5
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