Fatal Boat Accidents.
(Pek Press Association.) Gisbobne, Juno 12. News hae just boon received that a sad accident baa occurred at Toiago Bay. A boat with passengers (Mrs Kirk and three children) wore landing from the s.s. Australia when it capsizad. Another boat from i ho shore went to the rescue and this also capsized and ita occupants were drowned. These were Constable Sucpoolo, two natives, and Mr J. J. James. Wellington, June 12. A telegram received in Wellington this morning by Mr Stacpoole, father of the coustable supposed to be drowned, states that it is believed that he tr&ti picked up by the steamer Australia. Stacpoole is known to bo a strong swimmer.
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Southland Times, Issue 9543, 13 June 1887, Page 2
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