THE WOOTTON OVERDUE.
t ANXIETY IN; SHIPPING CIRCLES. . ' ." . . . / LAUNCH REPORTED MISSING. : [Pbb PbmacAiwooiation.] .: ' : ” Foxtdh, May 12. Anxiety is being shown in shipping circles regarding the non-arrival ■ of the Woottou, which left Lyttelton for Foxton at ’ midday on" : Tuesday, and should have arrived oh Friday morning. Since leaving, the Wootton has not been sighted by any vessel. It is surmised the vessel has sustained a broken shaft or disabled machinery. The Marine Department has been advised that she is four days overdue, and all steamers are warned to keep a sharp look out. It is reported from Pahaiitanui this morning that a launch containing three persons leftKapiti on Sunday, - and has not been , seen since.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 18, 12 May 1914, Page 6
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114THE WOOTTON OVERDUE. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 18, 12 May 1914, Page 6
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