MISSING LAUNCH.
WRECKAGE found. (By Radio —Special to Press Association.) CHATHAM ISLANDS, July 21. Wreckage found at Munning Point is stated definitely to be part of the missing launch Te Arolia. The >Te Arolia evidently’ foundered in the tide rip and the heavy following seas.
The launch To Aroha, 36ft. long, and cutter-rigged, left Kaingaroa at midday last Friday for Owenga, 24 miles distant, with 11 men on board to play in the annual football match. They were all fishermen of Kaingaroa. Tho names of the men are William Paynter, married; Ririinu Wiki, married; Edmund Paynter; Edward Thompson; Michael Thompson; Waiti Thompson; Bishop Ashton; James Whaitiri; B. Remi; H. Stone; Taaka Ngaia. It is understood that William and Edmund Paynter were brothers, as were the three Thompsons.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LI, Issue 197, 22 July 1931, Page 7
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127MISSING LAUNCH. Manawatu Standard, Volume LI, Issue 197, 22 July 1931, Page 7
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