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U,OVD'S ATEDAL FOR FAYING
LIFE AT SEA. (U.P.A. hv Elec. Tel. Copyright), -. LONDON, Feb. 23M - Llovd’s medal for saving life at sea has been awarded to two Papuans, . Lgna Kevau and Caro Pag. for heroism in rescuing Mrs* Benge, vndse 4 luisbaml and her four.children, and 13 natives, were drowned when iho motor vessel Vaivaii fouhdcvecL il is believed Hiat this is the first occasion on which'the medal lias been awarded to natives.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 11449, 25 February 1931, Page 2
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