ROBBERY AT SEA
A THOUSAND POUNDS IN GOLD,
PRESS ASSOCIATION. AUCKLAND, November 8. On tho voyage of the Navua, between Lauloka (Fiji) and Suva, it was discovered that the .steamer’s safe Jiad been robbed of one thousand pounds in cash. On arrival here the police were communicated with. They searched tho steamer and examined the officers and passengers. It is understood that tho affair so far is a complete mystery. Tho utmost reticence is observed. The safo was opened with a key and locked again. Prior to the discovery of the theft , tho safe contained one thousand sovereigns, also four boxes of silver coin. The gold disappeared, leaving no trace, but tlio silver was untouched. Such largo sums of money are carried for trading purposes.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 6052, 9 November 1906, Page 8
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125ROBBERY AT SEA New Zealand Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 6052, 9 November 1906, Page 8
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