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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17146, 31 December 1929, Page 8

The recent wreck of the steamer Manuka recalls n singular experience which befell her on a trip from Sydney to Auckland in 1913. Under the command of the late Captain D. McLean, the Manuka, with a Pull list of passengers, had had a wonderful fine crossing. Approaching the Three Kings a tremendous sea suddenly arose in the form of a succession of moun-tain-high waves, the coast being entirely obscured when the vessel glided down into each sea trough. As quickly as the phenomenon came it ceased, The steadiness and buoyancy of tho steamer was generally praised after this unusual experience,

London, Dec. 20.- Sailed, Canadian Challenger, from Halifax. The first "pal night" of the Waipaoa liirl Guides was held last evening in Kailaratahi Hall, there being representatives present from the various branches in Gisborne, Wairoa, and Orinond. The Waipaoa troop, which has a membership of lii. is to be complimented in view uf (lie fact thai every member gained a. service star (hiring the year just ended. The following badges were presented by the district, captain. Miss \V. F. Lysnar: Cooks, two; laundresses six.: writers, one; horsewomen, one; gardeners, four; and sewing, one. A number of brownies also obtained badges. Mrs. A. M. Shanks gave an address on the ideals of the Girl Grade movement, while Miss Lysnar outlined the movement as she had seen it. in other countries. A tasteful supper was K'Qrvjedj. a<nd a thoroughly enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. In connection with the new Duco service to Opotiki, we have been asked to state.that this is additional to the service the company lias already established. There will thus be two services daily, one leaving Gisborne at 5 a.m. and the other at 1.30 p.m.