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Northland Age, Volume 27, Issue 44, 4 November 1927, Page 5

Collision in Sydney Harbour Tahiti And Ferry Boat Twelve People Killed Valuable Assistance Given (Special to Age) Auckland This Day. A collision between a ferry steamer and the Taliiti took place ia the Sydney Harbour yesterday at 4.30 p.itt. 'the ferry steamer which was crowded with children was everturned and the accident is considered to be the worst txperien'cd in 1 tie Sydney Hirbour for years. Twelve persons were killed and many injured, and most pathetic scenes were witnessed on the wharf where, thousands of people assembled with a view to ascertai 1 whom the victims were. The IBnni rendered valuable assistance in the rescue work that followed the collision. Vhe total casualties were not available last evening, but they are co-’sicered to be considerable. New Zealand Cicketers Returning Home ’Welcome To Be Given Special to Age Wellington, this day. The members of the New Zealand cricket team sailed from Sydney to-day by the Tahiti. They arrive on Monday, and arrangements are being made to give them a fitting welcome. The Gaming Bill Nearer The Top Another Shuffle (Special io Age) Wellington, last night. The Gaming Act Amending Bill, which was originally at the bottom of the order paper, has been brought.up to eighth place. There is therefore a reasonable chance of it coming up for discussion at an early date. HARE RACING Exhibition in Palmerston i North Thousands Witness Sport. (Special to Age) Auckland, this Hay. Thousands of people assembled at the Manawatu Showgrounds on Wednesday to witness an exhibition of greyhound racing. Fast and clever whippets performed and the sport was most interesting. Although the attendance was very large, not one spectator encroached upon the roped arena. Wiiales in Pacific. Laig-e Numbers Seen. Special ip Age Auckland, This Day. fncomiti'; vessels report seeing large numbers of whale in the P? :ific. AMUSEMENTS PRINCES b PICTURES NOVEMBER Sai. —' The Pony Express” (greaterthan the‘Covered Wagon’) also 2nd Episode of “Scarlet Str ak ’ Wed. o—“A Kiss In Th° Dark” A.iolphe Menjou. A Paramoun: feature. Sat. 2-—“ Black Cyclone” featuring Rex, King of wild horses also 3rd episode of “Scarlet Streak’’ Wed. 16 —“Mademoiselle from Armentieres” (special) Sat. 19 The Demon” Jack Hoxie Also 4th episode of “Scarlet Sireas” Wed. 23 —"New Lives For Old” Betty Compson. Fat 26— “ Desert Gold” Zsne Grey, also sth episode of “Scarlet Streak” Wed. 30— “ Men of Steel.” (special) Milton Sills and Doris Kenyon.

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