FORMING A BREAKWATER.
USE OF A STEAMER. Far Press Association. GISBORNE, Jan. 19. The Talune was sunk this morning at Waikokopu for the purpose of forming the nucleus of a breakwater for the protection of the wharf. The vessel was hauled close inshore and rests on a reef. She is later to be filled with ballast obtained by filing a charge in the adjoining cliff.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 44, 21 January 1926, Page 4
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65FORMING A BREAKWATER. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 44, 21 January 1926, Page 4
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