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A rather awkward accident happened in the Upper Harbor yesterday. Mr and Mrs Barnes were out yachting and in the evening the yacht struck on a sand bank, _ The mast then snapped, and left them helpless and they had to pass an uncomfortable night on board the boat. An Auckland telegram gives particulars of a religious craze among the Maoris. A prophet has arisen before whom sacrifices are made, and arrangements are being marie for the sacrifice of a young girl, the prophet’s daughter, on an altar. Steps will be taken to prevent the proposed homicide. Near Masterton yesterday the four - old daughter of Mr Duncan M‘Lachlan was burnt to death through her clothes catching fire. At Waikouaiti Races to-day the Cup was won by Cockerill’s Skipper, with Laverty’s Benedict second. .mmmmmmm
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Cromwell Argus, Volume XVII, Issue 832, 24 March 1885, Page 2
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