CYRENA FINDING
WRECK ACCIDENTAL. 4.LL EXONERATED. . WANGANUI June 24. In connection with the stranding of the Cyrena, the Court’s finding was given this morning. It stated that after a protracted sitting and a very exhaustive inquiry, the finding was the complete exoneration of Captain Patterson and his officers; also of Captain Mclntyre, harbour master, and the harbour officials. The Court held that, the accident was due to the narrow bank caused by a submerged log, which is deemed to be an “act of God’’. The Court intimated that its decision was unanimous]. Costs were awarded to the master of the Cyrena and the pilot.
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Grey River Argus, 25 June 1925, Page 5
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104CYRENA FINDING Grey River Argus, 25 June 1925, Page 5
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