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Received Wak&puaka May 17. 10 *.tn., Guardian office 11,25 ».m. | Steamer Ashore. Thuppay Island, May 17. The steamer l>uke of Devonshire, just arrived from London with a full cargo, struck an unknown obstacle when leaving the harbor and had to be beached on Friday Island, She h»g a big hole in her side, and twenty-four feet of water in number 1 hold, eight feet in number 2. The others are dry, She lies in a dangerous position Salvage steamers h;;.ve gone to her assist" ance. Probably her whole cargo will have to be discharged.
Fatal Cycling Accident. Melbourne, May 17. At the bicycle road race from Werribee to Melbourne, Sheppard, a clerk in the N.Z.L. and M.A Co., collided with a bridge, and was killed. Crotty, another competitor, fell over Sheppard's machine and was severely injured. Earthquake. Adklaide, May 17 Another severe shock of earthquake was felt at Kingston early on Saturday morning, and since occasional tremors have been felt. .
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XVII, Issue 4193, 17 May 1897, Page 2
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161Australian. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XVII, Issue 4193, 17 May 1897, Page 2
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