WRECKED MARINERS
AND AN INHOSPITABLE HOUSE. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Dec. 9. In the height of the storm in the early hours of last Wednesday, the forty-five foot fishing launch Sicilia, with five (all Italians) aboard, was washed ashore at Titalii Bay. The crew struggled ashore like drowned rats, and sought shelter at a boarding house. After they knocked for some time it is stated the door was opened and slammed in their faces. After a further effort tney went across to the Post Office store and here were given shelter and made comfortable. The launch and crew belong to Island Bay.
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Hokitika Guardian, 10 December 1929, Page 2
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