Panic on Paddle Steamer
MISHAP DURING HEAVY FOG United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. .MELBOURNE, .May 23. There was a panic when the paddle launch Fairyland struck a submerged object during a heavy fog on the River Yarra last night. About 110 passengers, many of whom were youths and girls, fell or were thrown into the cold water after the launch had been run ashore. Somo of the passengers struggled iu the water for about ten minutes, but all either managed to scramble ashore or were rescued. A hole was lorn in the bottom of the launch and the water began to rise rapidly. The pilot rushed to the shore. The passengers assembled on the side of the launch and their weight forced the rail beneath the surface. The panic increased and some climbed on to the frail roof, which collapsed. Roy Harding, a nephew of the pilot, rescued four girls who were being carried downstream by the current. Several other youths also rescued girls from drowning.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 123, 26 May 1936, Page 7
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