THE LOSS OF THE BEGA.
. Press Assn— By telegraph— Copyright. - (Received this day, 9.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, to-day. At the enquiry into the loss of the -Bega, passengers gave evidence that -the steamer had a list when she left Tfche wharf at' Tathra. One boat was heavily laden, ; ."and had only a boot :as bailer. Great difficulty was experienced in lceeping this boat afloat.-.Ono-passeneOT deposed to being 'handed » knife by a' sailor, who a«k---•«d him to cut the painter of the -women's hbat,; - Other evidence was to the effect "that- the vessel was carrying less ■cargo than usual, and it was well :siowed, • :
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Bush Advocate, Volume XX, Issue 1004, 16 April 1908, Page 5
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102THE LOSS OF THE BEGA. Bush Advocate, Volume XX, Issue 1004, 16 April 1908, Page 5
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