The Late Collision.
THE INQUIRY. AUCKLAND, May 29. The inquiry into the collision between the Awhina and tho Australia is still proceeding. The evidence yesterday was chiefly of a corroborative character. The captain of the Essex said ho was under the impression that a sailing ship in tow would keep right-of-way and that tho steamer should keep out of the way and this is why he did not show a red light when he saw those of the steamer. After the red light was shown by the Australia there was no possibility of avoiding a collision. Eugene McCarthy, second mate of tho barque, deposed that the officers of the Australia seemed to do their utmost to avoid a collision. Evidence still being takop.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 5019, 29 May 1889, Page 3
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123The Late Collision. South Canterbury Times, Issue 5019, 29 May 1889, Page 3
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