THERE SHE BLOWS!
l A RACE TO THE DEATH. [Per Press Association,] BLENHEIM, Last NightA Nautical Board hoard evidence at Picton with reference to two collisions between launches owned by rival Perano parlies. A feud between the Tory Channel whalers is now a matter of common knowledge and a signal that whales arc in the oiling alwuy leads to a thrilling race to the death between the launches. There have been incidents so reckless that the Marine Department lias been compelled to take a hand. Two serious collisions between launches while struggling for possession of a harpooned whale, was the subect of the nautical inquiry. Mr. W. R. Riddell, S.M., Wellington, presided with Captain Barror. and Captain Dowhurst, assessors, After hearing evidence the Court reserved decision.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3496, 4 November 1926, Page 11
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126THERE SHE BLOWS! Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3496, 4 November 1926, Page 11
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