STRANDING OF THE EASTERN.
~ „■ . • , By Tolceratli—PresfAssociation—Ccspyrlflit." Brisbane, January 29. Further efforts to float the steamer Eastern, which is ashore on Salamander Bank, twenty-two miles north of Brisbane, liavo been unsuccessful. The vessel's position is becoming serious. London, Jai.uary- 28.. Fifteen.; to 20 per cent, is being quoted for tho Eastern's reinsurance. NEfr ZEALAND PASSENGERS. . Sydney, January 30. A number of the Sydney, and " New Zealand passengers by the steamer Eastern have arrived overland from Brisbane. Tho New Zealanders include Sir. and Mrs. L. Blundell, Mrs. Nelson and infant, Mr. A. E. North and Miss North. They were compelled to leave the bulk of their luggage on board the stranded steamer,'which lighters are unable to approach'. The latest report states that the cargo is being jettisoned. The prospects of floating the vessel are improving, though the sea is still rough.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1039, 31 January 1911, Page 5
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