A sad boating fatality happened last week, two brothers, Harry and Louis Ball,' residents of Solomontown (South Australia) being drowned in the gulf. The two, with a companion, left Port Piric, their intention being to have two or three days' fishing in the gulf. When sailing down the river, Harry Ball fell overboard, and Louis promptly plunged in to rescue him. Mackey, who was steering, attempted to bring the boat up to the wind, but, owing to the heavy •sea running, was unable to do so for a considerable time. He waited in tho vicinity, but could not make out anyone swimming. He made for the shore, and reported the matter to the police. Harry Ball left a widow and five children, and Louis a widow and one child.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume 9186, Issue 9186, 9 April 1910, Page 5
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