Lord Nuffield Contributes Towards Stowaway’s Fare
WOMAN ON AWATEA Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Last Night. A womau stowaway wc. discovered on the Awatea a day out from Sydney, stated passengers when the liner arrived at Wellington to-day. Bhe evaded attention during the early hours of the voyage by the simple expedieut of sitting in tho lounge. The weather was rough and many passengers were seasick and she escaped notice. When she was discovered a subscription list was circulated among the passengers, but it is understood that Lord Nuffield, who was a passenger, made a substantial contribution and nothing further was necessary. The ship's officers declined to discuss the incident. ller fare was forthcoming. ‘‘l have not reported her as a stowaway,” said Captain Davey.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 55, 7 March 1939, Page 6
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