A SENSATIONAL INCIDENT.
A sensational incident occurred ab the Williamsfcowa pier on Saturday evening, the 16th, as the Orraaz was starting on her voyage to Sydney. A newly-married couple, intending to take their honeymoon trip to Sydney, called out to be taken on board.. ,T ho "sailors threw a line, and they were being hauled on board, when just as thoy reached the rail both lost their hold and fell into the water, the lady, who was a good swimmer, struck out boldly. Her husband was also a swimmer. Both were rescued by a boat, bub they missed their passage. _____________
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9320, 25 March 1889, Page 5
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