WIRELESS CALL FOR DOCTOR
INCIDENT AT SEA (By Telegraph—Preßa Association) WELLINGTON, This Day. Yet another instance of the use of wireless in saving lice was recorded during the last homeward voyage of '.he lonic". The vessel's surgeon Dr. Harris hoarded the Dunkirk steamer The Germanic in a rough sea and attended i member of the crew who was in a weak condition from loss of blood. When .the lonic received the radio call her course was set for the Germanic and the doctor was transferred in a boat. One of the crew of the French boat had had his hand almost blown off in an explosion and nil artery was **v\.m' fatal consequences being feared. Dr. Herries soon made the sufferer comfortable. The timely aid was promptly recognised by the Paris office of the Shipping company which sent Dr. llenie3 a set of sleeve links set in platinum.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 9 April 1930, Page 4
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