YACHT NGATAKI.
The Auckland yacht Ngataki has arrived at Papeete, Society Islands, : 111 well.
The Ngataki left Auckland on August !>. and intended to visit Tubriai, in the Auetral group. It is quite possible that it has done so, and then sailed on to Papeete, which is due north of the Austral group and 2222 miles from Auckland.
From Papeete it was the intention of the skipper, Mr. .T. Wrav, to visit Suwarrow Island, where he believes treasure to be buried, of which he has particulars and a plan.
In addition to Mr. Wrav, the Ngataki had on board Messrs. L. Bakewell, D. Quayle, A. Coates and T. Clarkson. They expert to be back in Auckland before Christmas.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 220, 17 September 1938, Page 20
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