SWORDFISH CATCH.
EIGHTEEN IN EIGHT' DATS,
(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent)
TAURANGA, thk day. Doctor Richard L. Sutton. professor of dermatology at the University of Kaneae, and Mre, Sutton, who have jut returned from Mayor Island, landed 18 swordfish in ehrht days, the fish weigking 2201b. to 3101b. Both angles declare that they enjoyed the thrilling eport. Their catch probably ranks as a world record for the period. Dr. Donovan, Dr. Stephens. Mr. Xbrnian Stephens and Mr. Xornian Meyer. all of Melbourne, also returned good catchee from 2501b to 3151b. A foal party. Dr. Mark, l>r. Stuart. Mr. W. A. Peterson and Dr. Will, of Taradale, sad good sport, with catches from 2821b to 3241b. Messrs. G. Nichols. W. HaTit T. Redwood and N. Clarke, all V Hamilton, had a week-end at Mayor Island with good results.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 26, 1 February 1937, Page 8
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