A Supposed Wreck
UnltedPress Association—-By Electric Telegraph Sydney, July 18 Mews from the Marshall Group states that a large number of cases of kerosene, aud tbe body of a man, were found on Btkar Island, indicating tbe wrpek of a kerosene laden ship. The footprints of a woman and children also were noticed on the beach. Received Wakapuaka July 19,9 43 a m, This office 105 am Sydney, July 19 There is evidence that the orew of the vessel wrecked on Birkar Island subsisted on turtle and drank the b'.ood of birds. The island is barren and uninhabited. The German authorities at Juliufc sent steamers and searched evsy island. At a place named MoloUt wreckage and ships' boats were found* It is supposed that all perished.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 5423, 19 July 1901, Page 3
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126A Supposed Wreck Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 5423, 19 July 1901, Page 3
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