STEAMER AGROUND
REFLOATING EFFORTS UNSUCCESSFUL (Australian Press Association.) Sydney, December 15. Messrs. Burns, Philp, Ltd., have been advised that the steamer Morinda is still aground at the entrance of Dedele harbour. Attempts to reflour her have so far been unsuccessful, and the vessel is bumping badly. The Montoro has gone to the MOrinda’s assistance. The passengers are still aboard. PASSENGERS LEAVE. (Australian Press Association.) (Rec. December 16, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, December 16. Reports from Port Moresby state that the passengers left the steamer Morinda yesterday. A heavy broadside swel) prevented the success of an effort to refloat her.
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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 71, 17 December 1928, Page 10
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