The Aorere Ashore.
Patea, February 10
The Aorere went ashore coming over the bar this afternoon. A strong southerly gale drove her aground on North Spit. The position is unfavorable.
Messrs Newman Bros, the local agents for the steamer received a wire yesterday to say that a 10 per cent average bad been levied over the cargo. There is a considerable quantity of Opunake cargo on board. Messrs Newman Bros having £SOO worth, besides that consigned to other shippers.
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Opunake Times, Volume VI, Issue 254, 12 February 1897, Page 2
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79The Aorere Ashore. Opunake Times, Volume VI, Issue 254, 12 February 1897, Page 2
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