DEFYING THE LAW.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume L, Issue 16619, 24 December 1924, Page 7

DEFYING THE LAW.

FIERCE STRUGGLE ON A KETCH

SKIPPER. AND CHEW ARRESTED

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(Received December 24, 2 p.m.) HOBART, Dec. 24,

Some time l ago while endeavoring to effect the seizure of (lie lishing ketch UaivnHess, which Adas alleged to lie 'trapping crayfish off St. Helen’s Water, 'Railin' t’lwiil longer, accompanied by Trooper Blair, hoarded the vessel during t hit' night, and roused hire skipper, who admitted the offence, hut said he was not going to he taken alive. He Hilled on the crew of three to a,id him.

Challenger produced his aiuthoriity, ami warned the men of tho seriousness of their action. He told them tine boat was now in has charge. Nevertheless the' crew rushed, forward, and started to raise the anchor. Blair and Challengier emdelavoredl to’ stop them. A heroei si niggle for possession of the kolrli. lasting half an hour, ensued. The sails had been set. The police 1 gave way in the face of larger opposition. Challenger informed the skipper and crow that they were under arrest, but Hie A’essel stood out to sea. Blair and OhMlenger deckled that/ if they could got the 1 captain, off the boat they might be able to manage the men. The captain was asked to' take Blair ashore in a motor boat, which ho eventually agreed to do. Challenger immediately headed the ketch, for Hobart, but the wind dropped, and she became becalmed. The captain later returned, and after being made aware of Clih-1-leneers’ intention, rushed him. Tn the ensuing struggle both fell over the side, hut ;fortv,naitoly landed in a motor dinghy alongside. Challenger, having no means of defence, A\ r as forced to submit. and was con\ r eyed, ashore. Warrants ha.ve been issued 1 for the arrest of the master. William McKay, and crew of the Dauntless. Late on Monday night, Hie Dauntless crept into the Tamar rWor, a.ndi under. rt'oHer of d-’vkness the crew hoarded a. train for Hobart for the purpose of giving themseWes up to the police. Tire vessel was known to he in the vicinity. The men. avw arrested aboard fire train shortly before they reached Hobart.